Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games 2022 Badminton Mixed Team Quarterfinals LIVE: India storms into semi-finals — Scores, Results, Updates, Blog
Having dominated in the group stages against Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia, defending champions India defeated South Africa 3-0 in the quarters to enter the semis.
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On a sensational roll, defending champions India will take on South Africa in the Mixed Team badminton quarterfinals at the NEC Hall.
Having dominated their way past Pakistan (5-0), Sri Lanka (5-0) and Australia (4-1) in the group stage matches, India, with two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, World Championships silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth in the squad, will look to continue their dominance against South Africa and earn India a spot in the semi-finals of the Mixed Team badminton event.
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- 31 July 2022 4:59 PM GMT
And it is a dominant win for Ashwini and Sumeeth!
Ashwini and Sumeeth get the first win in the bag for India as they win 21-9, 21-11!
- 31 July 2022 4:50 PM GMT
A lot of fight near the net now, but Ashwini has the quick reflexes
Ashwini and Sumeeth lead 10-7 in the second game, it's a closer game!
- 31 July 2022 4:45 PM GMT
Into Game 2, the South Africans struggle to control the game
Ashwini and Sumeeth are on a mission to wrap this up super fast and attacks from all sides!
- 31 July 2022 4:42 PM GMT
Sheer dominance from the Indian pair
Sumeeth and Ashwini leave no space for the South Africans to attack and continue with their one-sided traffic. They lead 18-7 in the opening game.
- 31 July 2022 4:38 PM GMT
Ashwini and Sumeeth work in perfect coordination, strong smashes and the Indians lead 11-4
It's a perfect start for the Indian team as Ashwini and Sumeeth play some solid and smart badminton early into this match
