India will be Indonesia’s opponent in the 2022 Thomas Cup final. India will advance to the final after getting rid of Denmark 3-2 in the semifinals.
In the match at the Impact Arena, Friday (13/5/2022) night WIB, India fell behind after losing the first party. Lakshya Sen had to admit the advantage of Viktor Axelsen with a score of 13-21, 13-21.
India equalized through the victory of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy / Chirag Shetty. India’s best men’s doubles won over Kim Astrup/Mathias Christiansen through a fierce duel in three games with a score of 221-18, 21-23, 22-20.
Kidambi Srikanth brought India back 2-1 ahead. The former world number one badminton player beat Anders Antonsen with a score of 21-18, 12-21, 21-15.
Denmark won the fourth party to make the position so strong 2-2. Anders Skaarup Rasmussen/Frederik Sogaard won over Krishna Prasad Garaga/Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala with a score of 21-14, 21-13.
India’s step to the 2022 Thomas Cup final was determined by Prannoy HS. He won over Rasmus Gemke with a score of 13-21, 21-9, 21-12.
This success is history for India. They are appearing in the Thomas Cup final for the first time.
India will face Indonesia in the final of the 2022 Thomas Cup. The final will be held on Sunday (15/5/2022).
(nds/ran)
