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Thomas & Uber Cup Finals LIVE: Both Indian men and women start their campaign with wins — Blog, updates, score, results
The Indian men's badminton team take on Germany in Thomas Cup while the women's team begins their quest against Canada in Bangkok. Follow LIVE updates from the tournaments.
The Thomas & Uber Cup Finals teams from India
The prestigious Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2022 is all set to begin at the Impact Arena, Bangkok.
India's formidable men's team will beat Germany 5-0 in the morning on the opening day of the Thomas Cup. The women's team backed it up with a 4-1 win over Canada in the Uber Cup later.
The Bridge brings to you all the action from the tournament LIVE on our blog. Follow here:
Live Updates
- 8 May 2022 4:46 AM GMT
Into the final game
Brilliant cross-court play by Schaefer, he gets the better off Kidambi with a body smash and earns a point. He leads 2-1
- 8 May 2022 4:42 AM GMT
Kidambi Srikanth wins the second game. Puts the tie into a decider.
Kidambi is in control of the match. Bags the game 21-9 to square off in the deciding game.
- 8 May 2022 4:40 AM GMT
Deceptive play by Kidambi, he looks comfortable to winning this game. Leads 17-9.
- 8 May 2022 4:38 AM GMT
Too flat for Schaefer, Kidambi punishes with a smash down the line. He leads 15-8.
- 8 May 2022 4:36 AM GMT
Schaefer pulls off good defence on the line and earns the point with a brilliant slice. Kidambi 11-7 Schaefer
- 8 May 2022 4:34 AM GMT
At interval, Kidambi leads 11-4
Kidambi has switched his gear and has stepped things up. He leads 11-4 at the interval.
- 8 May 2022 4:30 AM GMT
Glimpse from the men's double action, where Satwiksairaj and Chirag wwon their match.
