IND Vs AUS Live Score, Thomas Cup 2026: Lakshya Sen Clinches First Game 21-14 With Dominant Display

Ephraim Sam edges ahead at the interval, taking an 11-9 lead. He’s found his rhythm in this game, putting Lakshya Sen under pressure in a tightly contested battle.

Game 2 is turning into a real contest! Lakshya Sen and Ephraim Sam are going point for point at 7-7, with neither player giving an inch in this tight battle.

Lakshya Sen seals the first game in style, closing it out 21-14 with authority. A composed and dominant display, as he takes early control of the match.

What a rally between Lakshya Sen and Ephraim Sam. Both players pushed each other to the limit, but Sen keeps his composure and finishes it off to claim the 15th point, stretching his lead to 15-10.

Lakshya Sen pulls ahead confidently, opening up an 11–6 lead with sharp smashes and tight net control.

The first game is on, Lakshya Sen makes good and takes the 5-2 lead straightaway, putting pressure on the Australian.

Lakshya Sen and Ephraim Sam are on the court and warming up for their match, which should start soon.

16 qualified teams have been divided into four groups - A,B,C,D. Five individual (singles and doubles) matches will be played in each group stage tie, even if the total team match result is decided earlier. Top two teams from each group will enter the quarter-finals.

India defeated Canada in men's Thomas Cup round 1 match at the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, securing a 4-1 victory. Despite Lakshya Sen's early loss to Victor Lai, India bounced back with dominant performances across the remaining matches. Satwik and Chirag overpowered Jonathan Lai and Keven Lee, while Ayush Shetty dispatched Brian Yang with clinical precision. Hariharan and Arjun produced the standout display, dismantling Lindeman and Yakura 21-7, 21-15, before Kidambi Srikanth sealed the tie with a composed 21-17, 21-12 victory over Joshua Nguyen.

April 27, Monday: India vs Australia - 12:00 PM.

Live streaming of the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. Live telecast of the Thomas & Uber Cup will be available on the Star Sports Network’s TV channels in India.

Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy, Kiran George, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Hariharan Amsakarunan, MR Arjun, Dhruv Kapila.

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