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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 9:10 AM GMT
One way traffic!
One way traffic at the moment, as Vitidsarn races to an eight-point lead at 15-7.
- 26 Sep 2021 9:09 AM GMT
Vitidsarn leads at mid-game break
Vitidsarn has a four-point lead at the mid-game break. Can Srikanth bounce back?
- 26 Sep 2021 9:08 AM GMT
Srikanth fighting back
Some smart play from Kidambi Srikanth as he tries to stage a fightback.
- 26 Sep 2021 9:06 AM GMT
Wonderful drop from Srikanth
A wonderful cross-court drop shot from Srikanth to win back a point. Trails 5-8.
- 26 Sep 2021 9:04 AM GMT
Not at his best
Srikanth is certainly not looking at his best here. Still early times in the match, but he trials 3-7.
- 26 Sep 2021 9:02 AM GMT
Early lead for Vitidsarn
Vitisarn takes an early 4-2 lead. Srikanth trying to hang on.
- 26 Sep 2021 9:00 AM GMT
Vitidsarn takes the first point
Vitidsarn takes the first point of the match, with a powerful smash.
- 26 Sep 2021 8:55 AM GMT
Kidambi Srikanth up next!
It is men's singles up next, and it will be the former world number 1 - Kidambi Srikanth for India. The 28-year-old would be raring to go after missing out on the Tokyo Olympics qualification.
He, however, is expected to face a stern challenge from Kunlavut Vitidsran. The duo has faced off once earlier, with Vitidsran winning the match in straight games at the 2020 Asian Team Championships.
- 26 Sep 2021 8:50 AM GMT
Chochuwong WINS!
Malvika Bansod saves two match points, but that is all she could come up with as Chochuwong wraps up the match 21-11, 21-14 to equalise the India-Thailand tie at one match apiece.
- 26 Sep 2021 8:48 AM GMT
Malvika saves one
Some wonderful net play from Malvika Bansod as she saves one match point. A little too late, I would say.
