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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.
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Live Updates
- 17 Feb 2022 3:50 AM GMT
Kiran George steps up his game now!
Chan is leading very confidently in this match so far but Kiran George is making better shots now. He lags behind at 14-8 however.
- 17 Feb 2022 3:44 AM GMT
Blitzing start to the match!
Chan Yin Chak attacks from the get-go and Kiran George is well on the back foot as the Hong Kong player leads 9-1.
- 17 Feb 2022 3:42 AM GMT
Next up - it'll be Kiran George in action!
Kiran George is up next as he takes on Chan Yin Chak in the third match of the day.
George will try to give India the lead in this tie! Let's gooo!
- 17 Feb 2022 3:34 AM GMT
Argh, that was a close, close miss for Manjit-Dingku as they lose by a whisker...
Despite having led the match for a better part, Manjit-Dingku fail to get India the win.
It's Hong Kong that gets on the board now after this close thriller.
We are at 1-1 on the board in this tie.
- 17 Feb 2022 3:28 AM GMT
Manjit-Dingku need to cover up soon...
The Hong Kong pair is playing with renewed confidence and leads the way at 15-13.
Manjit-Dingku need to put the pressure right back!
- 17 Feb 2022 3:25 AM GMT
The fight is real close once again
Manjit and Dingku have a 2-point lag as the Hong Kong pair head into the mid-game break with the lead!
