Both India and Indonesia have already qualified for the quarter-finals after winning their first two matches, but the latter will progress to the knockouts as Group C toppers
Prannoy. Pic/BWF
Defending champions India lost to powerhouse Indonesia 1-4 and failed to top their group in the Thomas Cup badminton tournament on Wednesday.
Both India and Indonesia have already qualified for the quarter-finals after winning their first two matches, but the latter will progress to the knockouts as Group C toppers.
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The rematch of the 2022 Thomas Cup final provided Indonesia with a chance to exact revenge for their 0-3 loss in the title clash of the last edition to the same opponents.
India No. 1 in men’s singles, HS Prannoy put the team ahead 1-0 after he staged a remarkable comeback to get the better of Anthony Ginting 13-21, 21-12, 21-12. The duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty went down to Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana 22-24, 24-22, 21-19.
Lakshya Sen lost to reigning All England Championship winner Jonatan Christie 18-21, 21-16, 17-21. Dhruv Kapila and Sai Pratheek lost 22-20, 21-11 to Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin. Meanwhile, K Srikanth lost to Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo 21-19, 22-24, 14-21.
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