Thomas Cup LIVE – India vs Canada LIVE: The Indian men’s badminton team continued impressive form in the group stage of the Thomas Cup as they won 5-0 against Canada on Monday. India played with a second-string team as Lakshya Sen and men’s doubles pair of MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila were given rests. However, the team led by Kidambi Srikanth continued their unbeaten run, after defeating Germany 5-0 in the first group match on Sunday. Follow Insideport,IN for more updates
Thomas Cup LIVE: Indian men’s team continue unbeaten run in Thomas Cup, defeat Canada 5-0 in second group match
Kidambi Srikanth started off the proceedings for India by defeating Canada’s Brian Yang in three sets with a come-from-behind victory after losing the first set. From then on, India continued their good show by tasting victories in all their remaining matches to continue their unbeaten run in the tournament.
Thomas Cup LIVE: Indian men’s team continue unbeaten run in Thomas Cup, defeats Canada 5-0 in second group match
- Kidambi Srikanth beat Brian Yang 20-22, 21-11, 21-15
- Chirag-Rankireddy beat Ho Shue-Lee 21-12, 21-11
- HS Prannoy beat BR Sankeerth 21-15, 21-12
- Garaga-Panjala vs Dong-Yakura 21-15, 21-12
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Priyanshu Rajawat vs Victor Lai – 21-13, 20-22, 21-14
Thomas Cup:
First Men’s Singles – Kidambi Srikanth vs Brian Yang
Srikanth started the game with an early 3-1 lead. However, he lost momentum as thee Canadian soon took the lead. Srikanth fought bravely and a neck-to-neck battle ensued but Yang didn’t give up his lead as he entered the break with a 11-8 lead. After the break Kidambi bounced back in the contest and took a 16-13 lead. When it looked like the Indian is all set to win the first set, the momentum yet again shifted towards Yang as he clawed his way back into the contest and won the set 22-20.
In the second set too Srikanth was trailing with the score at 3-6. However Yang committed way too many errors helping Srikanth slowly reduce the deficit andake the lead as the Indian went into the break with a 11-9 lead. Srikanth capitalised on the opportunity this time and he dominated completely as he won the set 21-11. In the third set too the Indian completely took the game away from his opponent as he won 21-15 to start the day for India on a victorious note.
Second Men’s Singles – HS Prannoy vs BR Sankeerth
BR Sankeerth, who is ranked 82nd in the world started off the contest with an early lead. The experienced Prannoy, however soon caught up as he lead 11-9 by the mid-set break in the first game. Despite challenge from Sankeerth, Prannoy maintained his lead and repeatedly challenged the Canadian with close net shots and cross-court smashes as he won the first set 21-15.
In the second set too Prannoy showcased his dominance as he challenged the Canadian with angular shots. By the first set break, he led 11-9. Sankeerth commiteed way too many errors in the second-half as Prannoy raced to a 18-9 lead and won the set easily 21-12.
Priyanshu Rajawat vs Victor Lai
Priyanshu Rajawat made his debut in the tournament in style as he won the final men’s singles contest of the day against Victor Lai 21-13, 20-22, 21-14 in 52 minutes.
Men’s Doubles – The doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty then needed just 29 minutes to beat Jason Anthony Ho-Shue and Kevin Lee before world number 23 H S Prannoy easily won his singles match against B R Sankeerth 21-15, 21-12 to make it 3-0 and clinch the tie for India
The second doubles pair of Krishna Prasad Garaga and Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala was also too good for the duo of Dong Adam and Nyl Yakura in the match that the Indians won 21-15, 21-11 in 34 minutes.
Where to watch Thomas & Uber Cup LIVE streaming?
Reliance Viacom’s new sports channel Sports 18 will be the official broadcasters of Thomas & Uber Cup 2022. Fans in India can also watch the tournament LIVE on Voot Select. The LIVE streaming is also expected to be available on BWF’s official YouTube Channel, BWF TV.
Thomas Cup LIVE: Indian men’s team continue unbeaten run in Thomas Cup, defeat Canada 5-0 in second group match
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