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Thomas & Uber Cup Finals LIVE: Indian men's team defeat Canada 5-0 — Blog, updates, score, results
On day 2 of the Thomas Cup, the Indian men's team is going to square off against Canada in 5 exciting clashes, Get all the LIVE updates.
The Indian men's team on Sunday defeated Germany by 5-0 in their opening tie of the BWF Thomas Cup Finals 2022 in Bangkok. Continuing on that momentum, the Indian men's team also thrashed Canada 5-0 to keep their spotless run going at the Thailand event.
Save for Kidambi Srikanth and Priyanshu Rajawat being tested in close three-setters, India didn't have any trouble on Day 2 of the Thomas Cup and registered solid victories.
Stay tuned to The Bridge's LIVE blog for all the updates from the tournament:
Live Updates
- 9 May 2022 10:43 AM GMT
Priyanshu Rajawat does it in style and wins the opening game 21-13
Priyanshu Rajawat needs only 15 mins to take the first game!
- 9 May 2022 10:42 AM GMT
The youngsters have really made things heated here!
Priyanshu is moving really well as is Lai - both the youngsters are playing good badminton here but Priyanshu's game is better shaped
- 9 May 2022 10:39 AM GMT
Priyanshu leads 17-10!
Priyanshu is being quick on his feet and recovers after quick dives as well. Great show from the youngster who leads here!
- 9 May 2022 10:35 AM GMT
Priyanshu stays on track and leads 11-7!
The errors creep in for Lai as Priyanshu takes the lead at 11-7 in the opening game of the final match of the day
- 9 May 2022 10:32 AM GMT
Priyanshu uses deception here and we take the lead at 8-5!
Rajawat uses stealth here and picks up fast points on the trot to lead 8-5! Let's go, Priyanshu!
- 9 May 2022 10:29 AM GMT
Victor Lai begins strongly, Priyanshu on the backfoot here
Priyanshu seems to be warming up still as his error count picks up. Victor Lai keeps attacking to lead at 2-5
- 9 May 2022 10:22 AM GMT
Next up, we will have Priyanshu Rajawat in action!
Priyanshu Rajawat emerged as the find of the BAI Selection Trials and the youngster will be responsible for carrying India's spotless win streak forward at the Thomas Cup so far in this edition!
Rajawat will take on Victor Lai in the final match of the day!
READ ON | A star is born — Priyanshu Rajawat 'unexpectedly' takes Badminton Selection Trials by storm
- 9 May 2022 10:20 AM GMT
What a solid performance by Krishna and Vishnu here as they WIN!
The Indians are in superb form as Krishna and Vishnu win the match in 34 minutes, 21-15, 21-11 to take India up to a 4-0 lead against Canada! Beautiful stuff!
