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Badminton Asia Team Championships 2022, Day 4: Indian men's and women's teams crash out - Scores, Updates, Live Blog
It's the end of the road for the Indian men's and women's team at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2022 as they fail to win their ties.
Lakshya Sen and Ashmita Chaliha at the BATC 2022 (Source: Twitter/Badminton Asia)
Thanks for staying tuned with The Bridge from Day 4 of the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2022 being held at Shah Alam, Malaysia.
The Indian men's and women's teams crash out on Day 4. While Lakshya Sen and M. Manjunath could forge a win among the men's team 2-3 overall defeat against Indonesia, Ashmita Chaliha was the only winner among the women's team who succumbed a 1-4 loss against Japan.
The top two teams - Korea and Indonesia reach the semis among men, while Malayasia and Japan make the cut among women.
Live Updates
- 18 Feb 2022 3:01 AM GMT
After a brilliant start to the day, it is Manjit-Dingku in doubles action next!
India makes a good start against Indonesia, thanks to Lakshya Sen. We'll head into the Men's Doubles now with Manjit-Dingku!
- 18 Feb 2022 2:59 AM GMT
And that's it Aakarshi Kashyap wins Game 2
Kashyap has managed to keep Nidaira at bay and bagged the second game. They will now square off in the deciding game.
- 18 Feb 2022 2:57 AM GMT
Great, great fight here as Lakshya Sen wins with a beautiful smash!
In a 46 minute clash, Lakshya Sen has to dig deep against Chico Aura but eventually, the World No. 13 player prevails in straight games, winning 21-18, 27-25!
India is the first to get on the board in this tie, let's goooo!
- 18 Feb 2022 2:52 AM GMT
A neck-to-neck battle ensues
Game 2 has been all about Kashyap's resilience. She's been trying her best, giving a tough time to Nidaira. Tied at 13-13 and aiming to somehow bag this game.
- 18 Feb 2022 2:51 AM GMT
Nervous battle here as Chico Aura keeps making things difficult for Sen!
Lakshya Sen and Chico Aura are trading points fast!
