IND Vs AUS Highlights, Thomas Cup 2026: Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty Win Big As India Dominate Australia

Hello Baddy fans! Welcome to the live coverage of the Men's round 1 of Thomas Cup between India and Australia in Horsen, Denmark. Stay tuned for the live score and real-time updates of the match here.

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

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

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

Lakshya Sen fights back brilliantly to reclaim control, edging ahead 18-16 with a crucial late surge in this tight second game.

Lakshya Sen finishes it off in style, taking the second game 21–16! A strong comeback under pressure, sealing the match in straight games with authority.

Ayush Shetty and Shrey Dhand are on the court and warming up for their match, which should start soon.

Ayush Shetty pulls ahead with authority, opening up a 13-7 lead against Shrey Dhand, firmly in control of the rally exchanges.

Ayush Shetty storms through the opening game, clinching it 21-8 in dominant fashion. A one-sided display, with complete control from start to finish.

Ayush Shetty wraps it up in dominant fashion, taking Game 2 21-6. A clinical, one-sided performance to seal the match with complete authority.

Rankireddy and Shetty take the opening game 21-14 with a solid, controlled display. They kept the rallies tight and dictated the pace, putting Hidayat and Yu on the back foot early.

Rankireddy and Shetty wrap it up in straight games, taking the second 21–16. A composed finish under pressure, sealing a solid win over Hidayat and Yu.

H.S. Prannoy and Rishi Honda Boopathy are on the court and warming up for their match, which should start soon.

HS Prannoy takes the opening game 21-11 with complete control. A dominant display, dictating rallies and putting his opponent under constant pressure.

HS Prannoy wraps it up in straight games, winning 21-17 in the second. A solid, composed performance as India surge to a commanding 4–0 lead.

India have won 4-0 against Australia, winning all four of the games today. The results are:

• Lakshya Sen beat Ephraim Stephen Sam 21-14, 21-16

• Ayush Shetty beat Shrey Dhad 21-8, 21-6

• HS Prannoy beat Rishi Honda Boopathy 21-11, 21-17

• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty beat Rizky Hidayat/Jack Yu 21-14, 21-16