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Thomas Cup Semi-finals HIGHLIGHTS: India defeats Denmark to enter finals — Scores, Updates, Medal, Blog
Fireworks are set to fly as Lakshya Sen and Co. lead the charge against Viktor Axelsen and his men in the India vs Denmark Thomas Cup 2022 semi-final tie. Follow LIVE.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty and Kidambi Srikanth during the Thomas Cup 2022 semi-finals against Denmark (Source: Badminton Photo)
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge from the semi-finals of the Thomas Cup 2022, being held at the Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand!
Lakshya Sen went down to Viktor Axelsen but Satwik-Chirag managed a nervous three-set win against Kim Astrup and Mathias Christiansen to level the tie at 1-1. Kidambi Srikanth also followed it up with a fantastic win against Anders Antonsen. However, the pair of Krishna and Vishnu lost and finally HS Prannoy stepped up once more to create history for India and took the team to their maiden Thomas Cup final!
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Live Updates
- 13 May 2022 12:57 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag keep their nose ahead at 17-15
Quite the dramatic Game 2 this is with the Danes also being relentless here.
Satwik-Chirag are playing better though and have the slight edge!
Come on, India!
- 13 May 2022 12:51 PM GMT
The Danes level up now at 12 ALL
Some really solid shots from the frontcourt by Chirag Shetty but the Danes also attack here
- 13 May 2022 12:49 PM GMT
Wonderful comeback from Satwik-Chirag as they lead 11-9 in Game 2!
Satwik-Chirag come back from behind here and take the lead at 11-9 in Game 2.
Solid badminton from both the Indians here!
- 13 May 2022 12:47 PM GMT
And we are at 9 ALL! Boys have levelled up!
Kim Astrup looks at Satwik's serve as he slips and falls. India levels up at 9 ALL!
- 13 May 2022 12:45 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag force errors now!
Chirag's flick serve proves effective here as Satwik-Chirag stay hot on the chase in Game 2 at 9-5
- 13 May 2022 12:42 PM GMT
A glaring 8-2 lead to the Danes
Into Game 2, the Danes are attacking more and have a lead.
Satwik-Chirag need to find answers soon
- 13 May 2022 12:41 PM GMT
Into Game 2, it's another slow start for Satwik-Chirag as the Danes lead 5-2
There is a momentum shift for the Danes here as they are playing neater now. Satwik-Chirag have to play catch-up once more!
- 13 May 2022 12:37 PM GMT
Kim Astrup tumbles on one side as Satwik-Chirag win the first game!!
Satwik-Chirag get the first game in style at 21-18!! What a show, boys!
Kim Astrup, recovering from a hamstring injury meanwhile tumbles and falls.
- 13 May 2022 12:33 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag find the momentum and lead at 19-16
Satwik-Chirag have come up from behind how! Powerful smashes from both seem to dictate this game now as the atmosphere in the stadium is really pumped up
