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Sudirman Cup LIVE: India v/s Thailand - Updates, Results, Score, Blog
Follow us for all the LIVE updates from India's clash against Thailand in the Sudirman Cup.
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE Blog from the Day 1 of Sudirman Cup 2021.
India will take on Thailand in their first group stage tie today. The Indian challenge today will be led by Kidambi Srikanth in Men's Singles and the women's doubles duo of Ashwini Ponaappa and Sikki Reddy. The others in action will be Malavika Bansod in women's singles, MR Arjun-Dhruv Kapila in men's singles and Sai Praneeth-Tanisha C in mixed doubles.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates.
Live Updates
- 26 Sep 2021 10:15 AM GMT
Thailand closing in
The Indian lead is at 2 points now, as Thailand wins three consecutive points. 18-16 at the moment.
- 26 Sep 2021 10:13 AM GMT
What a shot!
A terrific body smash from Ponnappa, and the opponent had to move away from the line there. POWERFUL!
- 26 Sep 2021 10:11 AM GMT
A sense of calmness on the court
There seems to be a different level of calmness in the court for India. This certainly was not the case in the first three matches. Ashwini-Sikki leads 16-12.
- 26 Sep 2021 10:09 AM GMT
Brilliant coordination between the Indians
The lead for India has been reduced to 3 points at 14-11, but this is some brilliant synergy on display by Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy. They are out on a mission!
- 26 Sep 2021 10:06 AM GMT
Sikki Reddy slaying those drop shots
Sikki Reddy has nailed quite a few drop shots today. She is looking in some great touch as India leads the opening game 13-7.
- 26 Sep 2021 10:05 AM GMT
5 point LEAD for India
India goes into the mid-game break with a massive 5-point lead at 11-6. Just the start the team was hoping for Ashwini and Sikki in a must-win encounter. Can they carry forward this momentum?
- 26 Sep 2021 10:03 AM GMT
9-5 lead for India
Some very smart display of badminton from Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy as India take a 9-5 lead.
- 26 Sep 2021 9:56 AM GMT
Early lead for India
Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy take an early 3-0 lead in the must-win match!
