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Thomas Cup 2026: India beats Chinese Taipei; advances to semi-final— Highlights
Catch all the highlights from the quarterfinal tie between India and Chinese Taipei at the Thomas Cup 2026.
India is up against Chinese Taipei at the 2026 Thomas Cup. (File Photo)
The Indian men's team defeated Chinese Taipei in the quarter-final of the 2026 Thomas Cup in Horsens, Denmark, on Friday.
The former champions cleanswept the tie 3-0 against an aggressive Taipei team and confirmed India's just second ever medal at this prestigious competition.
India fielded a full-strength team with Lakshya Sen in the first singles, and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty in the first doubles match.
In the second singles, the 20-year-old Ayush Shetty went in and closed out the match for India with a straight-game win against Lin Chun-yi.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 1 May 2026 6:00 PM IST
That's it from our coverage of the 2026 Thomas Cup Quarterfinals
Do tune in tomorrow as India will be in action for their semi-final tie against the winner of the other quarter-final matchup between Japan and France.
- 1 May 2026 5:40 PM IST
Final Scorecard of India Vs Chinese Taipei Tie
India 3-0 Chinese Taipei
- MS1: Lakshya Sen bt. 18-21, 22-20, 21-17 Chou Tienc Chen
- MD1: Satwik-Chirag bt. 23-21, 19-21, 21-12 Wang-Chiu
- MS2: Ayush Shetty bt. 21-16, 21-17 Lin Chun Yi
- 1 May 2026 5:37 PM IST
India 3-0 Chinese Taipei! Advanced to the semi-final
The 20-year-old Ayush Shetty claimed today's first straight-game win for India with a 21-16, 21-17 victory against world no.8 Lin Chun Yi, to confirm a spot in the semis.
This is only the second semi-final in the Thomas Cup for India. The last time, they ended up winning the title in 2022.
- 1 May 2026 5:31 PM IST
Ayush Shetty wins! India confirms a medal at the Thomas Cup
Game-2: Ayush Shetty (IND) 21-17 Lin Chun-Yi (TPE)
Ayush Shetty showcased a brilliant brand of aggressive and composed gameplay to win the match and tie for India, confirming his maiden Thomas Cup medal
- 1 May 2026 5:25 PM IST
Ayush is just five points away from taking India to the semis
Game-2: Ayush Shetty (IND) 16-12 Lin Chun-Yi (TPE)
- 1 May 2026 5:22 PM IST
Lin's high lift goes behind the backline as Ayush is cruising through the game
Game-2: Ayush Shetty (IND) 13-10 Lin Chun-Yi (TPE)
- 1 May 2026 5:18 PM IST
Ayush is commanding the game against the visibly unfit Lin
Game-2: Ayush Shetty (IND) 11-8 Lin Chun-Yi (TPE)
- 1 May 2026 5:15 PM IST
Lin misses his cross court smash as Ayush levels the score
Game-2: Ayush Shetty (IND) 7-7 Lin Chun-Yi (TPE)
- 1 May 2026 5:13 PM IST
A couple of unforced errors from Ayush and Lin take a lead early in the game
Game-2: Ayush Shetty (IND) 3-5 Lin Chun-Yi (TPE)
- 1 May 2026 5:06 PM IST
Ayush comfortably wins the game with a domination post mid-game
Game-1: Ayush Shetty (IND) 21-16 Lin Chun-Yi (TPE)
