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Uber Cup LIVE - India v/s Japan Quarterfinal - Live Blog, Updates, Results, Score
Follow us for all the live updates from India's clash against Japan in the 2021 Thomas Cup.
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE blog of Thomas and Uber Cup 2020.
The Indian men's team fell to a defeat against China in their final group stage match. But, they have still managed to qualify for the quarterfinal.
But, before that we have the women's team taking on Japan in the quarterfinals of the Uber Cup.
Stay tuned for all the live updates.
Live Updates
- 14 Oct 2021 2:05 PM GMT
4-1
Bhatt continues to struggle and Takahashi takes her lead to 4-1 with some delightful shots.
- 14 Oct 2021 2:04 PM GMT
Early lead for Sayaka
The second game starts and Sayaka Takahashi has raced to a 2-0 lead in no time.
- 14 Oct 2021 2:02 PM GMT
NOPE!
Sayaka Takahashi wins the first game 21-16. The scoreboard might suggest it was close, but it never was. The Japanese was in complete control of the proceedings from the start and Bhatt has a lot to ponder about.
Japan just 1 game away from knocking India out of the UBER CUP 2021. All on the young shoulders of Aditi Bhatt for Inida.
- 14 Oct 2021 1:59 PM GMT
6 GAME POINTS
A wonderfully placed backhand from Sayaka and she has 6 game points at 20-14.
- 14 Oct 2021 1:58 PM GMT
6-point lead!
Sayaka Takahashi is closing in on the first game. She leads 18-12. Can Bhatt strike back?
- 14 Oct 2021 1:57 PM GMT
Takahashi back in control
A couple of errors from the Indian and the Japanese is back in control. She leads 16-11.
- 14 Oct 2021 1:54 PM GMT
Consecutive points for Aditi
Sayaka hits the shuttle wide twice and gifts Bhatt two points. India trails 8-13.
- 14 Oct 2021 1:52 PM GMT
11-6
Sayaka Takahashi in complete control of the proceedings as she goes into the break with an 11-6 lead. Bhatt and the Indian coach have a lot of thinking to do.
