IND Vs CHN Highlights, Uber Cup 2026: Wang Zhi Yi, Chen Yu Fei, Liu-Tan Dominate As China Defeat India 5-0

Hello Baddy fans! Welcome to the live coverage of the Women's round 2 of Uber Cup between India and China in Horsen, Denmark. Stay tuned for the live score and real-time updates of the match here.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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).

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

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’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.

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

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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

Given the gulf in quality between the Indian shuttlers Priya and Shruti with Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning, the Indians have done a good job in the first half of the doubles battle. They were in lead for some time before Liu and Tan picked up the intensity and troubled them with power packed bodyline and down the line smashes. Some services variations although, came handy for the Indians.

Liu-Tan 11-10 Priya-Shruti (0-0)

Not much action in the second half of the first game. The Indian shuttlers could add a total of three points while Liu-Tan ran away with the game. Their powerful smashes and pro active reactions on returns proved to be too hot to handle for Priya and Shruti. The second game starts soon.

Liu-Tan 21-11 Priya-Shruti (1-0)

Things have been similar to the first game. Priya and Shruti manage in engage in long rallies and collected some points but Liu and Tan maintain their intensity and power to dominate. They enter the break with a lead and will once again look to wrap up the game soon.

Liu-Tan 11-8 Priya-Shruti (1-0)

Both the games progressed on expected lines. Liu-Tan started slow allowing Priya and Shruti to stay competitive, but once they caught momentum, the Indians were no match. In the second half of the second game, Liu-Tan didn't had to exert themselves much as Priya and Shruti kept committing errors to give away points. They took 10 points in a row and closed down the game. China are leading 2-0 in the tie.

Liu-Tan 21-8 Priya-Shruti (2-0)

Isharani Baruah has kept Chen Yu Fei under pressure in the first half of the second game. She has mixed up her front court and back court game well and found the angles of her smashes to maintain a lead over Chen Yu Fei. She will hope that she can close the first game down to hold a lead over Chen Yu Fei.

Chen Yu Fei 9-11 Isharani Baruah (0-0)

A moment of misjudgement and Isharani Baruah has to pay the price with the first game. Chen Yu Fei levels up on 20-20 and forces two errors from Baruah to take the game in her favour. At one point, it looked like Chen Yu Fei will run away with the game, but Baruah came back brilliantly and reached the game point first with some brilliant defence and accurate smashes. But she ended up two misjudgements which ended to be costly for her.

Chen Yu Fei 22-20 Isharani Baruah (1-0)

Isharani Baruah is one of the brightest young prospects in Indian badminton, currently ranked at a career-high World No. 39 (as of March 2026). Hailing from Dibrugarh, Assam, her journey into the sport began almost by accident. As a child, her mother—frustrated by Isharani constantly running around outside with the neighborhood boys—insisted she join a sport. At the age of 10, she signed up for the Dibrugarh District Sports Association Badminton Academy, and she hasn't looked back since.

Isharani’s 2026 season has been a breakout year, highlighted by her transition from the International Challenge circuit to deep runs in Super 300 events like Orleans Masters 2026 and Thailand Masters 2026.

A solid start for Isharani Baruah in the second game as well. She is trailing by two points as they go into the break. Isharani has moved around the court well and picked up good strokes. But Chen Yu Fei has somehow managed to use the dilemma in Baruah's mind to her advantage and gathered points in bunches. Baruah stays in the game but she will not want to let Chen Yu Fei run with the game.

Chen Yu Fei 11-9 Isharani Baruah (1-0)

Unlike the first half of the second game, Isharani Baruah gets completely outplay in the second half and Chen Yu Fei runs away with the game. Chen started to force errors from Isharani, who either went too wide or found the net. The lack of having a powerful smash came to haunt Baruah. Eventually Chen Yu Fei clinched points in a row and sealed the victory of herself and China against India as well. They now have a lead of 3-0 and with it India's campaign at Uber Cup comes to an end. They will still play two remaining matches of this tie.

Chen Yu Fei 21-13 Isharani Baruah (2-0)

Surprise for Luo Xu Min and Zhang Shu Xian as the Indian duo of Kavipriya Selvam, Tanisha Crasto go into the break with a big lead in their hands. Selvam and Crasto were able to keep up with the pace of the rally and force errors from their opposition. They got their 11th point with a sustained attack and a bodyline smash with showed their strategy. They will not want to let go the momentum in the second half.

Luo-Zhang 4-11 Crasto-Selvam (0-0)

Some inspiring display from Tanisha Crasto and Kavipriya Selvam as they take first game from Luo-Zhang. The Chinese duo had no answer to the barrage of attacks launched by the Indian shuttlers and they kept bleeding points. Two points gained by India with down the line smashes on the right side, forcing erred returns, highlighted the second half. India will look to make a consolation comeback in the tie by winning this match.

Luo-Zhang 10-21 Crasto-Selvam (0-1)

Unlike the first game, Luo-Zhang have defended well in this game. India followed the same strategy this time as well, unleashing a barrage of smashes on the Chinese duo, but the Chinese have defended well enough to force the Indians to go wide to hit the net, trying to attack too early and heavy. They keep the lead while going into the break and will want to level things soon.

Luo-Zhang 11-09 Crasto-Selvam (0-1)

Once the surprise element of Crasto and Selvam was gone, Luo-Zhang tore into them breaking their offensive game apart. Both the Indian shuttlers kept committing errors while sticking to their attacking game while Luo-Zhang shifted between offensive and defensive actions. They take the second game comfortably and the match moves into the third and deciding game.

Luo-Zhang 21-12 Crasto-Selvam (1-1)

Some clinical strokeplay from Tanisha Crasto and Kavipriya Selvam and they go into the break with a one-point lead in hand. They tried to switch from the attacking game to defensive rallies but it didn't end up well. So they switched back to offense again, targeting the right hand side and the bodyline smashes cramping up for room and received back-to-back points. Luo-Zhang strongly remain in the game and a thrilling finish awaits fans.

Luo-Zhang 10-11 Crasto-Selvam (1-1)

Some fantastic display of Badminton but in the end, Tanisha Crasto and Kavipriya Selvam fall short of a win. Luo-Zhang brought out the trump card in the second half as they slowed the tempo and forced Crasto-Selvam to go defensive and thus lose points as they were not comfortable with the pace of the game. By the time they caught up, it was too late. Saved two match points and finally the net intervened to do the job for Luo-Zhang. China take their lead to 4-0 and only one match remain in the tie.

Luo-Zhang 21-19 Crasto-Selvam (2-1)

Devika Sihag has really surprised Xu Wenjing with her use of angles. She attacked both the right and left sides of Xu, forcing her to go forehand and backhand simultaneously. It ultimately led to points for Sihag, who went into the break with a slender lead.

Xu Wenjing 9-11 Devika Sihag (0-0)

Despite Xu's attempt to change the style of play, Devika Sihag respond strongly as she narrowly takes game one in her favour. Xu's tactics forced her to change style with more tosses at the back and then disguised drop shots but Devika adapted and eventually took the win. She will look to maintain the touch in the second game.

Xu Wenjing 19-21 Devika Sihag (0-1)

Devika Sihag will be disappointed to let the lead slip away. She was controlling the rallies and her deceptive cross court drives were troubling Xu. But eventually the Chinese took control back and Sihag started to make errors. Xu got a fair share of luck as well but she was the better of two in this game. The match goes to the decider with India's hopes of taking a single win away from this tie hanging by thread.

Xu Wenjing 21-17 Devika Sihag (1-1)

That's it for India. Another shuttler to starts well but faulters in the middle and eventually loses it. Thrice in this tie an Indian has lost in the deciding game. It is a clean sweep for China as they win 5-0 and make their way into the quarter-final. End of the road for India as they lose to Denmark and China. PV Sindhu started well instilling some hope but once she lost the tie after leading 18-12 in the third game, there was no coming back.

Priya and Shruti were outplayed by Liu-Tan. Isharani Baruah showed promise but Chen Yu Fei's quality was too high to breach. Tanisha Crasto Kavipriya Selvam fought valiantly but it ended to be a narrow heartbreak as well. Last but not the last, Devika Sihag took the lead but couldn't close the game down.