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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 9:23 AM GMT
Sankeerth strikes back and has kept Prannoy on the edge playing some brilliant angular shots. Prannoy leads 9-7.
- 9 May 2022 9:14 AM GMT
Prannoy wins the first game 21-15.
Prannoy picks up his pace despite a sluggish start. Kept his strokes shuttling between smashes and close net play.
He wins the first game 21-15.
- 9 May 2022 9:11 AM GMT
Prannoy showing his class. Sankeerth goes for a full-length dive but couldn't connect with the shuttle. Prannoy leads 18-14.
- 9 May 2022 9:10 AM GMT
Prannoy keeps relying on crosscourt shots to win three consecutive points. He leads 16-13.
- 9 May 2022 9:07 AM GMT
Sankeerth with a wonderful smash, Prannoy falls back but fails to make the return. Sankeerth equals at 13-13.
- 9 May 2022 9:01 AM GMT
Prannoy keeping his defensive game intact and has the got the upper hand to win the point. He leads by 9-8.
- 9 May 2022 8:55 AM GMT
H.S. Prannoy shows some good defence, relying on his experience. Sankeerth, however, matches it up with a good pace. The Canadian leads 4-3.
- 9 May 2022 8:49 AM GMT
Next up: H.S. Prannoy vs B.R. Sankeerth
Both players have made their way on the court. The action in the men's singles event is set to begin. Sankeerth will be serving.
