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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.
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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 3:28 PM GMT
5-straight points!
5 straights points for Ashmita and she has taken the lead at 9-8. A nice little passage of play for her.
- 8 May 2022 3:26 PM GMT
Asmita trails
This does not seem to be going Ashmita's way. She is trailing 3-7in the second game.
- 8 May 2022 3:21 PM GMT
Asmita surrenders Game 1
That was quick. Rachel pockets the first game 21-12 in just 11 minutes. Can Ashmita force this into a decider?
- 8 May 2022 3:14 PM GMT
11-5
A massive advantage for the Canadian at the first mid-game break. Can Ashmita bounce back?
- 8 May 2022 3:10 PM GMT
Ashmita on the backfoot
Rachel Chan has started off well and has opened up a 7-3 lead. Pressure on the young Indian.
- 8 May 2022 3:03 PM GMT
Crasto and Jolly beat Choi and Wu 21-9, 21-15. India lead by 3-1.
Jolly's powerful return to Choi, does the job for the Indian teens, who win 21-9, 21-15.
- 8 May 2022 2:58 PM GMT
Jolly and Crasto lead 15-13
A rally of smashes by Crasto, taking charge up front. The Indian pair is proving to be too good against the Canadians.
- 8 May 2022 2:54 PM GMT
Crasto makes full use of the pace and beats Choi on successive ocassions. The Indian pair leads 11-9 at the interval.
- 8 May 2022 2:53 PM GMT
An error of judgement by the Canadian pair puts the Indian duo with a 9-8 lead.