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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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- 17 Feb 2022 3:17 AM GMT
And we are in for a decider as the Hong Kong pair takes Game 2!
Manjit-Dingku lose steam in the clutch moments of Game 2 and lose it. The Hong Kong pair wins the second game, 21-15.
We are into the deciding third game now!
- 17 Feb 2022 3:14 AM GMT
The Hong Kong pair with the momentum...
The Hong Kong pair gets some momentum now and bypass Manjit-Dingku to lead 17-15.
The Indian pair needs to close the gap!
- 17 Feb 2022 3:11 AM GMT
Manjit and Dingku take the lead at 13-10
Things are tenser in Game 2 as well but the young Indian pair are playing well and has the lead at 13-10
- 17 Feb 2022 3:01 AM GMT
And Manjit-Dingku prevails in Game 1 but that was close!
Manjit-Dingku gets pushed by the Hong Kong pair but they manage to win the opening game in 13 minutes with a score of 22-20! Let's goooo, India!
- 17 Feb 2022 2:53 AM GMT
Looking sharp and strong, Manjit-Dingku lead in the mid-game break...
Manjit and Dingku have settled into this match and have the lead at 11-9.
They need to expand on this gap to breathe a little easily but so far, the Manipuri duo is doing great!
- 17 Feb 2022 2:50 AM GMT
And Manjit-Dingku start with a lead!
Hungry for a win as well, Manjit-Dingku also start off well in this match!
