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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 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.
