Thailand stun defending champs India to Top Group Y at Badminton Asia Team C’ships
Despite the loss, both India and Thailand advanced to the knockout stage, with Thailand finishing as group leaders and India settling for second place.
Despite the loss, both India and Thailand advanced to the knockout stage, with Thailand finishing as group leaders and India settling for second place.
Mumtaz Khan (7’, 49’), Udita (30’, 52’) and Beauty Dung Dung (45’, 54’) netted two goals each, while Sangita Kumari (10’), Navneet Kaur (16’), Lalremsiami (18’), Sharmila Devi (57’) and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (60’) also found their names on the scoresheet.
India have sent an 18-member contingent - 10 men and eight women - for the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals which will be held between April 27 and May 5.
India outclassed Thailand by nine wickets in Group A of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier on Wednesday.