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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 2:42 AM GMT
Next up - we have Manipur's badminton duo of Manjit-Dingku in action!
After such a brilliant start, Manjit and Dingku, playing in their first-ever senior BATC tournament will hope to keep the winning momentum going as they clash against Law Cheuk Him/Lee Chun Hei Reginald!
- 17 Feb 2022 2:40 AM GMT
And that's a wrap - LAKSHYA SEN WINS!!
India gets off to a perfect start for the day as Lakshya Sen does everything needed to clinch the win against Lee Cheuk Yiu and he does it in straight sets and just 34 minutes, 21-19, 21-10!!
Wonderful start to the day and the tie!
- 17 Feb 2022 2:33 AM GMT
Lakshya Sen finally gets into full throttle...!
Lakshya Sen gains some steam and collects 4 points on the trot to lead 11-5 in Game 2!
Looking good for India!
- 17 Feb 2022 2:30 AM GMT
Into Game 2 we go and the same tussle continues!
Lakshya Sen remains ahead with a 2-point lead at 6-4 but Lee Cheuk Yiu is hot on his heels as well.
- 17 Feb 2022 2:25 AM GMT
That was close but Lakshya Sen gets the opening game!!
Lee Cheuk Yiu puts a lot of pressure on Lakshya Sen but the World Championship bronze medallist remains in the control seat to win the first game, 21-19, in India's tie against Hong Kong, let's gooooo!
- 17 Feb 2022 2:21 AM GMT
Lakshya Sen gets a 2-point cushion lead now!
Lakshya Sen is making the most of the momentum and he has the control in the clutch situations - he leads 19-17!
- 17 Feb 2022 2:16 AM GMT
The tussle is real between these two, this match is going to be tight...
Lakshya Sen and Lee Cheuk Yiu are tied at 14 ALL in the opening game!
