Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the 2022 Thomas Cup Final between India and Indonesia from Bangkok, Thailand.
The nation celebrates India’s historic victory. That’s huge for Indian badminton. Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the wishes of the Indian badminton team.
The Indian badminton team made history! The entire nation is delighted that India won the Thomas Cup! Congratulations to our accomplished team and our best wishes for their future endeavours. This victory will motivate so many future athletes.
Breach the Indonesian citadel, be the champions of the Thomas Cup, red day for Indian sports #ThomasCup ????????????
Wow, wow JUST JUST WOW! Have we just seen the greatest moment in Indian sport since 83? HISTORY.. bow down legends! @lakshya_sen @srikidambi @PRANNOYHSPRI @Shettychirag04 @satwiksairaj and to SAI, @himantabiswa BAI! Proud proud moment for every Indian #ThomasCup ????
Indian commuters rush onto the court to embrace Kidambi Srikanth, the man of the moment. In the 73-year history of the tournament, only 5 nations have won the prestigious tournament and India is one of them.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen won their matches to ensure Indonesia were shut out 3-0 in the final.
It is done! India scripted the story. They are the champions of the Thomas Cup! How many of you predicted this when the team arrived in Bangkok?
Kidambi Srikanth beat Jonathan Christie in consecutive matches. There was a bit of nervousness towards the end but he used all his experience to win the gold medal. Srikanth won the third match 21-17, 23-21 to make it 3-0 for India.
It’s happening, isn’t it? Kidambi Srikanth leads this competition. He was leading 11-8 at halftime. India is 10 points away from making history.
Kidambi Srikanth has brought India that much closer to history. He beat Jonathan Christie 21-15 with a streak of 6 straight points. The Indian looked sharp and, more importantly, Christie looked deflated in the game which lasted just 19 minutes.
Kidambi Srikanth managed to hold onto his lead and take an 11-9 lead at halftime. Will he be able to keep his calm? What would you say to Jonathan Christie? He hasn’t looked into top gear so far.
Just following the live scores online, I am unable to sit in one place with excitement. Let’s go boys #ThomasCup2022 #YouCanDoIt
Kidambi Srikanth took an 8-2 lead but allowed Jonathan Christie to make it 8-8. Nerves for the former world No. 1? His team supports him to close it here.
Christie needs to maintain the intensity. Some unforced errors from both players in what has been a nervous start so far.
Jonathan Christie is 5-4 against Kidambi Srikanth and has beaten the former world No. 1 twice this season. But there is pressure on the Indonesian in this essential meeting.
Can Kidambi Srikanth continue his perfect record? He has won all his 5 matches so far in Bangkok.
This is huge for India. The Brothers of Destruction did. They beat Mohammad Ahsan and Kevin Sanjaya with another stunning comeback. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty gave India a 2-0 lead.
Look at these Chirag Shetty celebrations! If you are a sports fan watch this Thomas Cup final. India writes history.
They did it, they did it again Brothers of destruction give 2-0 lead to 1 win in history #TUC2022 #ThomasCup2022 #ThomasUberCups #IndiaontheRise #Badminton pic.twitter.com/Pn7m0hHhuZ
It’s a great fight from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. With stunning defense, they lead 11-9 at halftime in the decider. Pressure on Kevin Sanjaya and Mohammad Ahsan.
India managed to save three match points and won the second match of the first doubles match by 23-21. Incredible scenes in the stadium as India managed to pull it off at a time when they looked lost in the middle. Can India win the third set again? Will they come 2-0 against Indonesia?
Incredible turnaround. India was looking down and out, but retreated from behind. 20-20!
Satwik and Chirag lost their five-point lead as Indonesia returned to the game. They currently hold the lead at 15-14
Chirag Shetty managed to distract his opponent by switching rackets as a point was played. India have a five-point lead in Game 2 and look good so far. No first game shakes and confusions seen so far. India go 11-6 in the meantime.
Things look even again in the second game of the match, but India have the upper hand at the moment. A few thunderous smashes from Chirag landed in midfield. India currently leads 8-5.
A brilliant fight back from India at the end but India lost the first game of the second game by 18-21. Few positional errors and shot choices cost India the game.
Indonesia pull away and have a 17-11 lead in the first game. India just lost a short-serve challenge and are trying to pull back with back-to-back smashes.
The first doubles match seems balanced between India and Indonesia. The duo of Satwik and Chirag defend well against Ahsan and Sukam. The score is 10 to 9 in favor of Indonesia.
