IND Vs CHN Live Score, Uber Cup 2026: Wang Zhi Yi Comes Back From Behind To Provide China 1-0 Lead

From being down 12-18 at one point, Wang Zhi Yi turned the tides as she won the first match of the tie 2-1. She recovered as Sindhu started tiring towards the back end of the game and found points as Sindhu faltered in both front court and back court games. Got a lucky break as well when the shuttled tumbled to the net and just managed to fall in Sindhu's court. But since then Sindhu got just one point and Wang carried the momentum all the way to the victory. She gives China 1-0 lead and now it is time for the doubles.

Wang Zhi Yi - PV Sindhu (2-1)

PV Sindhu has carried the momentum of the second game into the third. She has mixed up her smashes, front court play and drop shots tactically. All three worked for her in this match and she unleashed all with a good mix, forcing Wang Zhi Yi to make error while adjusting her tempo. Sindhu has looked extremely fit with her court coverage and stroke quality. She will look to close down the game soon.

Wang Zhi Yi 6-11 PV Sindhu (1-1)

Sensational play from PV Sindhu and she returns back in the match taking it to the third and deciding game. She started the game with a big lead but Wan Zhi Yi was catching up. The second half of the game was very close as well but Sindhu started to dominate with her range and crisp strokeplay. Despite losing one game point, she bagged the second and roared back into the match.

Wang Zhi Yi 0-0 PV Sindhu (1-1)

It has been an intense first half of the second game. PV Sindhu has tried to bring Wang Zhi Yi forward by mixing up tosses with drops. Wang was initially falling for it but then she started hitting them back with power, testing the returns of Sindhu. Closed down the gap Sindhu broke initially and the Indian entered the break with a narrow lead of 11-10.

Wang Zhi Yi 10-11 PV Sindhu (1-0)

Unlike traditional fitness trackers, the device is designed to measure cognition and focus during high-intensity play. Sindhu’s husband, Venkata Datta Sai, noted that the initial testing phase has yielded encouraging results, offering a detailed look at her development and mental load as she navigates demanding back-to-back matches.

Some fantastic rallies and tactical control from Wang Zhi Yi and she takes the first game in her favour. Forced Sindhu to play shots she was not comfortable and reacted quickly in her defensive game, matching the pace of Sindhu to eventually find empty spaces for Smash. Sindhu wanted to take it deep, but it eventually didn't work out. Next game will be further difficult for the Indian star.

Wang Zhi Yi 0-0 PV Sindhu (1-0)

Both Wang Zhi Yi and PV Sindhu have upped the intensity and are launching combination attacks. Sindhu landed a body smash on Wang and at the same time, found empty spaces on the court for the cross court smashes. Meanwhile, Wang Zhi Yi is still captialising on Sindhu finding the net and hitting outside. The game is entering a tight stage.

Wang Zhi Yi 18-16 PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu’s recent appearance at the Uber Cup in Horsens, Denmark, featured a groundbreaking piece of sports technology known as the Temple device. Developed by Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal, this one-inch wearable is positioned on the forehead to provide real-time monitoring of blood flow and cognitive metrics.

Fantastic comeback for PV Sindhu. She was struggling earlier ending up with many unforced errors which either found the net or missed the lines. But she got her rhythm back by shortening the rallies and bringing out her deadly smashes. Also changed the tactic of pushing Wang to the back court and engaged in more net play.

Wang Zhi Yi 9-11 PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu tries to push Wang Zhi Yi to the back court with high and deep lifts but Wang Zhi Yi keeps her defensive game up, nailing the returns. Sindhu pushes more than she should have and finds the net. Even start but Wang Zhi Yi has looked better as the rallies get longer.

Wang Zhi Yi 5-4 PV Sindhu

India bounced back convincingly in their second Group A fixture on Sunday, April 26, defeating Ukraine 4-1 to keep their quarterfinal hopes alive.

The team management made a strategic move by resting PV Sindhu in the singles category, allowing the younger players to step up and take the lead.

Unnati Hooda set the tone with a hard-fought straight-game victory over Polina Buhrova (21-19, 22-20).

Tanvi Sharma doubled India's lead, overcoming Yevheniia Kantemyr in a three-game battle (21-12, 17-21, 21-10).

Devika Sihag sealed the tie for India with a dominant performance against Mariia Stoliarenko (23-21, 21-13).

India suffered its only loss of the night as Kavipriya Selvam and Simran Singhi fell to the Buhrova/Kantemyr pair (11-21, 17-21).

PV Sindhu, playing in the doubles slot with Tanisha Crasto, completed the 4-1 scoreline by defeating Sofiia Lavrova and Mariia Stoliarenko (21-18, 21-15).

Japan have clinched the tie 4-1 in their favour and the court 2 now prepares for the India vs China clash. Following India’s mixed start—a 2-3 loss to Denmark and a 4-1 win over Ukraine—nothing less than an upset over the top-seeded Chinese squad will guarantee them a spot in the Quarter-Finals.

Japana and Malaysia are still in their tie on the court 2 and it means the India vs China match will be a little delayed. Japan have already secured the tie as they are leading 3-1. The last singles match is currently ongoing.

Japan is currently playing Malaysia in the doubles and after nothing could separate them after the first two games, the match went to game three. India's clash with China will begin after the end of the Japan vs Malaysia match.

China secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Denmark on Sunday, April 26. Despite being the host nation, the Danish team was overmatched by the defending champions, who secured the overall tie win after just the first three matches. This win followed China's opening-round success, placing them firmly at the top of Group A. This performance cemented China's status as the powerhouse of Group A heading into their final group stage clash against India.

India started their campaign on April 24 with a heartbreakingly close loss to the hosts Denmark. PV Sindhu gave India a 1-0 lead by defeating Line Christophersen (21-13, 18-21, 21-17). However, losses by Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma in their respective singles matches shifted the momentum to Denmark.

The doubles pair of Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam narrowly missed match points, losing a three-game thriller. Sindhu returned to play doubles with Tanisha Crasto, winning their match after the Danish pair retired, which brought the final score to 2-3.

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