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Thomas Cup Final: India will once again have their task cut out for them when they run into 14-time winners Indonesia in the final of Thomas Cup in Bangkok on Sunday, seeking to create history one more time. It’s a typical David vs Goliath matchup. Given their formidable record, defending champs Indonesia have been the team to beat. On the other side, Indian men’s team has shown its mettle by bringing down Malaysia and Denmark to make its first-ever final at the prestigious tournament. Through the competition, Indonesia have been relentless with an unbeaten record. India have lost just one match – against Chinese Taipei in the group stage – so far. Indonesia beat China and Japan in the knockout stages, India went past five-time former champions Malaysia and 2016 winners Denmark. World number 9 Lakshya Sen, who suffered from food poisoning at the start of the tournament, will get proceedings underway against World No 4 Anthony Sinisuka Ginting. If the contest goes down to the end then HS Prannoy, who had battled pain after twisting his ankle to take the team home, will again be summoned and he will cross swords with World No 24 Shesar Hiren Rhustavito. In the doubles, India have brought back Dhruv Kapila/MR Arjun for second match to replace Krishna Prasad Garaga/Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala. Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
Thomas Cup Final highlights: India win maiden gold medal by beating 14-time champions Indonesia
Thomas Cup 2022 final: India beat 14-time champions Indonesia in the final of the men’s team competition in Bangkok, Thailand to clinch the gold medal.
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Report: India win historic gold medal after beating Indonesia in final ( click here )
Social media: “A real inspiration for so many young Indians”, “Dream comes true” ( click here )
Watch: Historic moments on way to first-ever title ( click here )
PM Narendra Modi: ‘Thomas Cup win will motivate upcoming Indian sportspersons’ ( click here )
Reward announcement: Anurag Thakur announces Rs 1 crore cash reward for men’s badminton team ( click here )
INDIA ENTER HISTORY BOOKS!
India become only the sixth nation to win the Thomas Cup – joining Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Denmark and Japan. Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, Chirag Shetty, and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will get plenty of deserved attention today. But bear in mind, India wouldn’t be here without HS Prannoy! It has been an all-round effort and it showed today as well.
With that, we bid you goodbye but stay abreast with sports news from around the world with Firstpost . Speaking of, CSK are taking on GT in the IPL. Follow that live!
Cash reward for Indian contingent
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has announced a cash reward of ₹1 crore for the ???? gold-medal winning ???????? Indian team
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates the Indian team
Dreams do come true!
Yes it happened!
India’s national anthem rings around the arena
THOMAS CUP 2022 CHAMPIONS: INDIA!
WHAT A MOMENT!
MOMENT TO REMEMBER!
How history was clinched
???????? INDIA 3-0 ???????? INDONESIA
1️⃣ Lakshya Sen def. Anthony Ginting 8-21, 21-17, 21-16 (Sen came from game down)
2️⃣ Chirag Shetty/Satwiksairaj Rankireddy def. Ahsan/Sukamuljo 18-21, 23-21, 21-19 (four match points saved by Chirag/Satwiksairaj)
3️⃣ Kidambi Srikanth def. Jonatan Christie 21-15, 23-21 (Srikanth saved game point to win the match with three straight points)
WINNING FEELS!
INDIA WIN THE THOMAS CUP!
Kidambi Srikanth beats Jonatan Christie 21-15, 23-21 to seal the title for India. A smash to Christie’s left and that is how Srikanth helped write history for Indian badminton
Christie with one more game point
That was on the platter for Srikanth to put away but he doesn’t get the job done. The smash is into Christie’s body but he flicks the racket to send the shuttle back. What a pick!
One game point saved
Srikanth with deft touch and the backhand drop shot is perfectly placed to make it 20-20
Christie with two straight points
Now Christie draws back! A gorgeous drop shot finds Srikanth short and the desperate lunge is not enough. He hits the deck as Christie brings up game point at 20-19
Srikanth leads 19-18
Once again, the Indian shuttler is pulling through at the closing stage of the game. He picks up three straight points and is up by a point
Srikanth chipping away
Kidambi Srikanth not giving up. A drop shot is followed by a backhand push that lands in. Christie misjudges and the shuttle is well in.
Christie leads
Kidambi Srikanth hits the net as he goes for a smash. He led 12-8 at one stage, now Christie is up by two points at 17-15
Srikanth 11-8 up
At the second game interval, Srikanth takes 11-8 lead. Smashes it into the corner and Christie can only see it land in
Srikanth with quick reflexes!
Christie has the shuttle at the net, rushes forward and catches Srikanth off. Or does he? Flicks it and Srikanth throws his racket at it, finds the shuttle and it lands in! 9-7 to Srikanth
Srikanth takes the opening game 21-15
Game points galore for Kidambi Srikanth. He serves and Christie hits it straight into the net. That was simple enough in the end. Srikanth takes it 21-15 in 19 minutes
Srikanth makes it 19-15
Christie misjudges a deep shot and Srikanth has his fist clenched. He’s coming through at the fag end of the game. Now a low smash and Christie’s attempt at getting it back doesn’t work – into the net. 19-15 now
Srikanth smashes into corner
Srikanth with inconsistent shot-making. Finds the net on one smash to see his lead evaporate once again at 15-15. On the next, he jumps and angles it across.
Srikanth extends lead
From 8-2 up, ???????? Srikanth Kidambi has his lead cut to two points against ???????? Jonatan Christie. He sends an angled smash across and Christie finds the net. 13-9 now
Christie with six straight points
Srikanth has thrown his massive 8-2 lead away. Six consecutive points for the Indonesian shuttler
Up next: Kidambi Srikanth vs Jonathan Christie
Srikanth is yet to be beaten this week
India 2-0 Indonesia
Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy powering India forward!
WARNING: SENSATIONAL IMAGES!
India take 2-0 lead!
India take a 2-0 lead over Indonesia as Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy beat Ahsan/Kevin 18-21, 23-21, 21-19 in 73 minutes. Incredible stuff from the Indian team to come from four match points down to seal the contest.
Match point India!
One comes, one goes. Ahsan with sensational smashes from the back and then moves further to the net to close the point out
Match point for India
Challenge successful from India and they’ve found the line! Make it 18-18 and this is going very close! Two brilliant smashes and India have match points!
Ahsan finds the gap!
Satwik errs in judgement and Ahsan has found the right side of the line. There was very little to play with but the Indonesian shuttler makes it! 18-17 to Indonesia
India draw level
16-16 now! Hasan with the shuttle into the net and India with consecutive points to level this match. Nerve-wrecking stuff!
Kevin with insane shots
Kevin with sensational guiding shots from the back of the court to catch Satwik out. Got one back but not the second. Indonesia keeping their lead in this
Indonesia with five straight points
Five straight points for the Indonesian team. From 9-11 at the game interval, they’ve once again come off the block better and make it 14-11
Satwik/Chirag hold two point advantage
The Indian pairing of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy are 11-9 to the good in the decisive game. Good judgement from Rankireddy as the shuttle goes long
CHIRAG SHETTY IS PUMPED!
India save four match points, win the second game
Misjudged by Kevin and the shuttle has found the line. Well in! Now India have a game point. And taken! High shuttle at the net and it is dispatched! Chirag-Satwik take the second game 23-21. India save four match points and have forced a third game!