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Thomas Cup Final LIVE - India win the Thomas Cup - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog, Medal
Follow us for all the latest updates from India's clash against Indonesia in the final of Thomas Cup 2022.
The Indian men's badminton team created history when they entered the semifinals of the Thomas Cup 2022. Not only did the country enter the semifinals of the team event for the first time in 43 years, but they were also assured of their first-ever medal in the 73-year-old tournament.
Now they have gone one step further into the finals following a 3-2 win over a strong Denmark side. The Indians will now take on 14-time champions Indonesia in search of their first-ever Thomas Cup title.
Lakshya Sen scored a dramatic win for India against Olympic bronze medallist Anthony Ginting in a heart-racing three-setter already. India leads 1-0, Satwik-Chirag in action.
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- 15 May 2022 7:25 AM GMT
India take 1-0 lead over Indonesia
Next up:
In men's doubles clash Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty take on Indonesia's Kevin Sanjaya/Mohammed Ahsan.
- 15 May 2022 7:24 AM GMT
Let's keep this winning momentum going - it is Satwik/Chirag up next!
LAKSHYA SEN GETS INDIA INTO THE LEAD AND HOW! WHAT A FANTASTIC SHOW BY THE YOUNGSTER AS INDIA LEADS 1-0!
Next up, the Men's Doubles as Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will take on one half of the Daddies and one of the Minions - Mohammad Ahsan and Kevin Sukamuljo!!!
This cannot get better!
- 15 May 2022 7:20 AM GMT
Lakshya Sen beats Anthony Ginting 8-21, 21-17, 21-16
Lakshya keeps it really close to the net and Ginting fails to make a return. Lakshya Sen wins the match in the deciding game with four match points. What a spectacular comeback from the Indian here!
- 15 May 2022 7:18 AM GMT
Ginting 16-19 Lakshya
Lakshya earns a point through serve. The Indian camp rejoices his game.
- 15 May 2022 7:17 AM GMT
Ginting forces Lakshya to fall back and he hits it on the net. Ginting 15-18.
- 15 May 2022 7:15 AM GMT
Lakshya Sen leads 17-14
Brilliant crosscourt action by the Indian. uses his forehand and backhand strokes to make the deception.
- 15 May 2022 7:14 AM GMT
Lakshya with the lead
Keeping the rallies quick, Lakshya takes advantage with a powerful smash and leads 15-14
- 15 May 2022 7:13 AM GMT
Lakshya 12-12 Ginting
Pressure mounts on Ginting as Lakshya equals the scoreline with four straight points at 12-12.
