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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 8:41 AM GMT
Satwik-Chirag wrap up business in 29 minutes!
Satwik-Chirag meant business from start to finish and win in straight games, 21-12, 21-11 to give India a 2-0 edge in the tie against Canada!
India is yet to lose at match at the Thomas Cup 2022, so far, so incredibly good!
- 9 May 2022 8:37 AM GMT
Beautiful shot placements from both Satwik and Chirag!
Satwik-Chirag stay incredibly quick with their hands and responds well to take a blistering 18-8 lead!!
- 9 May 2022 8:34 AM GMT
Satwik-Chirag keep a 5-point cushion lead here!
The Canadians show more resistance but their errors also creep in and Satwik-Chirag lap up to the chances and lead 11-6 in the mid-game break
- 9 May 2022 8:30 AM GMT
Satwik-Chirag keep their opponents flustered with their pace!
Satwik-Chirag command a lead at 7-2 in the second game as their pace is proving to be too much for the Canadian duo of Ho/Lee.
Their returns keep finding the net as Satwik-Chirag keeps attacking with style, covering all corners.
- 9 May 2022 8:25 AM GMT
Satwik-Chirag bag the first game, easy-peasy!
Satwik-Chirag don't have to sweat too much for this as they win the first game in 14 mins, 12-21!
- 9 May 2022 8:23 AM GMT
Satwik-Chirag have a healthy lead!
Satwik-Chirag keep their attack on and play close to the net! They lead 19-11 in the first set.
- 9 May 2022 8:21 AM GMT
We are into the second match - it is Satwik-Chirag in action!
Satwik-Chirag have started off in great fashion and lead 16-10 against the Canadian pair!
- 9 May 2022 8:02 AM GMT
Kidambi Srikanth beat Brian Yang 20-22, 21-11, 21-15.
That's it. Yang hits it outside and Kidambi bags the match.
India is in the lead by 1-0 over Canada.
- 9 May 2022 7:57 AM GMT
Kidambi is steaming off Yang putting him all across the court.
Kidambi leads 14-11
