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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 2:52 PM GMT
A brilliant forehand by Crasto, who finds the gap between the two Canadians and wins another point.
- 8 May 2022 2:51 PM GMT
Another close contest to begin the second game here. Jolly keeps on raking the points for India with her crosscourt shots from the back.
Score is levelled at 5-5
- 8 May 2022 2:45 PM GMT
The Indian pair wins the first game by 21-9
Jolly smashes past Josephine Wu at lightning speed. Jolly and Crasto pocket the first game by 21-9
- 8 May 2022 2:41 PM GMT
Jolly/Crasto 12-7 Choi/Wu
The Indian pair has taken a five-point lead at the interval. Some good reflexes out there on display by Crasto and Jolly.
- 8 May 2022 2:34 PM GMT
Levelled at 3-3
A flurry of attacks and a tight contest mark the beginning of the game. Both teams levelled at 3-3
- 8 May 2022 2:29 PM GMT
Next up: Women's Doubles
Tanisha Castro and Tressa Jolly will take on C. Choi and Josephine Wu
- 8 May 2022 2:26 PM GMT
Akarshi Kashyap beats Wen Yu Zhang by 17-21, 21-18, 21-17
With another smash into the nets from Zhang, Kashyap wins the match.
