Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games 2022 Badminton Day 2: India beats Australia 4-1 in MIXED TEAM — Scores, Updates, Results, Blog
The Indian badminton team dominated Sri Lanka in the Mixed Team badminton event and won 5-0. They will now take on Australia in the final group match.
An aggressive Kidambi Srikanth sealed his spot in he final. (File photo)
After a fantastic start against Pakistan on Day 1 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022, defending champions India took on another neighbour, Sri Lanka, and defeated them 5-0.
Lakshya Sen and Aakarshi Kashyap also made their debut today.
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- 30 July 2022 8:32 AM GMT
A massive 10-point lead for India here in the second game
Ashwini and Satwik dominate the second game and have a 14-4 lead!
- 30 July 2022 8:26 AM GMT
Body smashes from Ashwini now as we begin Game 2!
Ashwini and Satwik are in perfect rhythm here and take a 2-0 lead.
- 30 July 2022 8:19 AM GMT
Ashwini and Satwik race off and take a 4-point lead
It's been a pretty close match so far but Ashwini and Satwik take a 18-14 lead. Satwik's smashes are being difficult for the opponents.
- 30 July 2022 8:15 AM GMT
Smart placements from Ashwini as Satwik covers the back with the smashes!
Ashwini lets her backhand flicks land in strategic places and India gets a slender 2-point cushion lead.
- 30 July 2022 8:12 AM GMT
The Sri Lankan pair keep a steady attack and the score is close!
Satwik and Ashwini have a lead at 10-9 but the Sri Lankan duo keep the pressure and stay hot on their heels.
The shots are well-angled from both.
- 30 July 2022 8:06 AM GMT
Beautiful to even see Satwik and Ashwini together - it is 2 ALL!
Good start to this pace as both teams are settling in as of now. It is 2 ALL, the rallies are kept short.
- 30 July 2022 8:04 AM GMT
We'll start with the Mixed Doubles first - it will be Satwik and Ashwini pairing up!
Rekindling their old partnership, Satwik and Ashwini who played Mixed Doubles at the 2018 Gold Coast Games, have teamed up today to take on the opponents from Sri Lanka in the first match today.
They are up against the pair of Sachin Dias/ Thilini Hendahewa!
- 30 July 2022 7:49 AM GMT
It will be a packed day of badminton action with 2 ties slated for the day!
First up, India will take on another neighbour - Sri Lanka as Lakshya Sen and Aakarshi Kashyap will be in action, along with Ashwini pairing with Satwik, Chirag with Sumeeth while Gayatri and Treesa will take care of Women's Doubles.
- 30 July 2022 7:45 AM GMT
Hello and welcome to Day 2 of badminton action from the Birmingham Commonwealth Games!
India got off to the perfect start as they recorded a flawless 5-0 victory against Pakistan and began their title defence on the desired note!
The Indian shuttlers put on a great show and got the momentum going!
