India Secures 5-0 Victory Over Australia in Thomas & Uber Cup 2026
India sweep Australia 5-0 to seal Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 quarterfinal berth
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India's badminton team achieved a decisive 5-0 victory against Australia in the men's Group A match of the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 held in Horsens, Denmark. This win guarantees India a spot in the quarterfinals, with their next match against top-seeded China to determine the group winner.
- 01India defeated Australia 5-0 to secure a quarterfinal berth in the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026.
- 02The match took place in Horsens, Denmark.
- 03India previously won against Canada 4-1 in their opening group match.
- 04Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty were standout performers in the match against Australia.
- 05India's next challenge will be against top-seeded China.
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In a commanding performance, India blanked Australia 5-0 in the men's Group A match of the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026, ensuring their advancement to the quarterfinals. The event took place in Horsens, Denmark, where India had previously defeated Canada 4-1. The Indian team made one change from their earlier match, with HS Prannoy replacing Kidambi Srikanth. Lakshya Sen opened the scoring with a win over Ephraim Stephen Sam, followed by Ayush Shetty's quick victory against Shrey Dhand. The men's doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured the third point, solidifying India's lead. Prannoy and the duo of Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun completed the clean sweep with their respective victories. India will now face top-seeded China to determine the group winner.
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This victory boosts India's chances in the tournament and enhances the team's morale as they prepare for a challenging match against China.
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