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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 4:10 AM GMT
Srikanth seems to be in control
A brilliant reverse slice by the Indian, who levels up at 7-7.
- 8 May 2022 4:08 AM GMT
Srikanth 4-6 Schaefer
A long-long rally ended with Srikanth pulling off a smash that was beyond the German's reach.
- 8 May 2022 4:07 AM GMT
A brilliant cross-court by Srikanth, where Schaefer pulls up a body defence, Srikanth hits a powerful stroke but it goes wide. Schaefer leads 6-2.
- 8 May 2022 4:04 AM GMT
Kidambi trails 1-3
Service over for Schaefer as he hits it on the net. Kidambi trails 1-3.
- 8 May 2022 3:56 AM GMT
And Satwik-Chirag get the win, phew!!
India gets to a 2-0 lead in the tie against Germany as Satwik-Chirag prevail after some threat from the German duo.
Satwik-Chirag win in a tight three-setter, 21-15, 10-21, 21-13 in 57 minutes!
- 8 May 2022 3:54 AM GMT
Shetty leaps and switches his defense to attack!
The Indian pair take the lead at 19-12 in this decider!! Let's goo!
- 8 May 2022 3:52 AM GMT
The rallies are heating up here, Satwik-Chirag come out on top!
Satwik-Chirag are on the prowl and they attack fiercely to lead 17-11
- 8 May 2022 3:46 AM GMT
And Satwik-Chirag steps it up to lead 11-9!
Jansen's return finds the net and Satwik-Chirag get the lead in the mid-game break of the decider. Let's goo!
