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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 6:22 AM GMT
Prannoy eyeing an easy win
Kicklitz keeps committing unforced errors and Prannoy has raced to a 7-2 lead in the second game. This should be an easy wrap up for the Indian.
- 8 May 2022 6:18 AM GMT
Prannoy takes the first game
He thought he had it in the bag very early, but in the end Prannoy had to fight really hard to pocket the first game. Good little fight from the German but the Indian is just a much superior player. Prannoy takes the first game 21-9.
- 8 May 2022 6:13 AM GMT
Kicklitz putting up a fight
Kicklitz wants to go down fighting. He stitches together a few points and is staying afloat in the first game. He trails 7-14.
- 8 May 2022 6:09 AM GMT
Too easy for Prannoy
This is just too easy for HS Prannoy. He has completely outplayed Kicklitz to take a massive 11-2 lead at the mid game break.
- 8 May 2022 6:05 AM GMT
Prannoy v/s Kicklitz
A wonderful start for the experienced HS Prannoy as he goes 6-2 up within blink of an eye in the final match of this tie .
- 8 May 2022 5:56 AM GMT
Dhruv Kapila and MR Arjun win 25-23, 21-15
Dhruv Kapila and MR Arjun beat B Geiss and J Volker by 25-23, 21-15.
India lead 4-0 against Germany.
- 8 May 2022 5:53 AM GMT
A good rally by the Germans, they finish it off with a quick smash. They trail 15-18
- 8 May 2022 5:51 AM GMT
Geiss and Volker are feeling the pressure now as the Indians roll off with brilliant cross-court action. They lead 16-13.
