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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 6:20 AM GMT
Both players keep toe to toe of each other
Lot of aggressive play from Ginting now as he is being relentless, pushing Lakshya to defend more. It is 4 ALL!
- 15 May 2022 6:18 AM GMT
Engaging rallies already as Sen shows his class now!
Sen leads 3-2 in this opening game as he takes a few quick points with great rallies.
Sen moves lightly on his feet and pushes Ginting to the corners.
So far, very good from both players!
- 15 May 2022 6:16 AM GMT
Anthony Ginting comes in with body smashes here early into the match!
Ginting starts off this final and he gets on a 2-0 lead! Full-on attack from the Indonesian.
Lakshya is yet to charge!
- 15 May 2022 6:12 AM GMT
Lakshya Sen leads the team out, what a moment here!
Such a goosebump-y moment here for Team India as Lakshya Sen leads the Indian contingent out.
He goes up first against Anthony Ginting, let's go!
- 15 May 2022 6:06 AM GMT
Loud cries of How's the Josh here!
The Indian team huddle for a final team hurrah as they pump themselves up with a 'How's the josh? High, Sir' - trust India to be Bollywood-y, with everything!
Let's gooo, one last time at the Thomas Cup!
- 15 May 2022 6:03 AM GMT
Ready or not, we are about to start now!
India will simply have to put their best foot forward here as they take on a formidable Indonesian side!
- 15 May 2022 5:57 AM GMT
The stage is set, our nerves are already tingling!
The stage is set at the Impact Arena in Bangkok where a new Thomas Cup champion will be crowned.
Team India are first-time finalists while defending champions Indonesia will be looking for their 15th title!
- 15 May 2022 5:53 AM GMT
It's almost time now! Let's get ready
We are about to begin with the much-awaited finals between India and Indonesia now.
It will be Lakshya Sen heading out first against Anthony Ginting.
On paper, Sen has the advantage and has won against Ginting in the one time that they met during the German Open 2022!
Let's hope Sen can give Team India the dream start here!
- 15 May 2022 5:38 AM GMT
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