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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 9:52 AM GMT
Can Ashwini-Sikki hang on?
Only one of the two matches played between this pair has gone into three games - and it was the first contest back in 2017. Will the Indian pair be able to withstand the pressure?
- 26 Sep 2021 9:48 AM GMT
Women's Doubles up next
We have the women's doubles match up next and India will enter this must-win match as big underdogs.
Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy will lead the Indian challenge against Jongkolphan and Rawinda - a duo they have lost to thrice previously, with no wins to show for.
- 26 Sep 2021 9:45 AM GMT
Thailand LEADS the TIE
Two fantastic victories in singles and Thailand now leads the tie 2-1. The win by Dhruv Kapila and Arjun MR looks like something which happened ages ago now.
- 26 Sep 2021 9:44 AM GMT
Vitidsarn WINS!
Unfortunate for Kidambi Srikanth as the shuttle deflects off Vitidsarn's head to land outside the court. A controversial decision to end the match, but Srikanth has lost this 21-9, 21-19.
- 26 Sep 2021 9:42 AM GMT
Vitidsarn challenges
Point given to Srikanth, but Vitidsarn challenges. Which way will this go?
- 26 Sep 2021 9:41 AM GMT
Srikanth saves one
An agressive rally, but Srikanth manages to hold his own. A powerful cross-court winner from the Indian.
- 26 Sep 2021 9:40 AM GMT
3 MATCH POINTS FOR Vitidsarn
A 20-17 lead, and Vitidsarn has three match points. Srikanth under pressure.
- 26 Sep 2021 9:39 AM GMT
Vitidsarn leads again!
Pressure mounting on Srikanth as Vitidsarn takes an 18-16 lead. Will the Indian be able to force this match into a decider?
- 26 Sep 2021 9:37 AM GMT
Srikanth equalises
Srikanth is not willing to give up. The 28-year-old fights back and equalises once again!
