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Badminton Asia Team Championships, Day 3: Indian Men's Team win 3-2 against Hong Kong China - Scores, Updates, Live Blog
Putting in solid performances, the young Indian men's team get their first group stage victory at the BATC 2022, winning 3-2 against Hong Kong.
Lakshya Sen (Source: Badminton Asia)
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge from Day 3 of the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2022 being held at Shah Alam, Malaysia!
With Lakshya Sen setting the mood for the tie with a stunning win, all the Indian shuttlers today played very well and was close to winning almost every encounter. Eventually, Lakshya Sen, the doubles duo of Hariharan/Ruban Kumar and finally Mithun Manjunath successfully carried India to a 3-2 victory against Hong Kong China.
Playing a lot of deciders today, India was in good form as they got their first win in this campaign and saved faced after a dismal outing against Korea on Day 1.
Follow all updates live here:
Live Updates
- 17 Feb 2022 5:11 AM GMT
Men's singles match begins!
Mithun takes a lead against Hong Kong's Jason.
Score is 5-1
- 17 Feb 2022 5:02 AM GMT
We are all set for the final match that will decide the tie today!
It's been a crazy tie so far and India and Hong Kong will give it their all in this one last,deciding match!
Mithun Manjunath will have to carry India to victory!
- 17 Feb 2022 5:01 AM GMT
Hariharan/Ruban Kumar WINS! India tied with Hong Kong at 2 ALL!
That was one clinical finish! India is back on the board again!
Hariharan/Ruban Kumar win in 25 minutes in a straight-set affair, 21-17, 21-16!
Very good showing, boys!
- 17 Feb 2022 4:52 AM GMT
Into Game 2, Hariharan/Ruban Kumar keep the lead!
Looking strong from the Indian pair!
- 17 Feb 2022 4:47 AM GMT
Hariharan/Ruban Kumar get GAME 1!
Good going from this Indian pair! We are up in the first game!
- 17 Feb 2022 4:40 AM GMT
The Hong Kong of Chow/Lui get to the mid-game break first though....
This is turning out to be a fairly good start with both pairs staying close to each other on the board!
