India thrash Pakistan in CWG badminton opener
PTI, Jul 30, 2022, 10:41 AM IST
Credit: Reuters photo
India’s fancied shuttlers didn’t break a sweat on way to taking an unassailable 3-0 lead over Pakistan in their badminton opener at the 22nd Commonwealth Games here on Friday.
The duo of B Sumeeth Reddy and Machimanda Ponnappa started the proceedings with a comfortable 21-9 21-12 win over Muhammad Irfan Saeed Bhatti and Ghazala Siddique in their mixed doubles clash at the National Exhibition Centre.
After the Pakistan pair appeared to put up a fight in the second game, Reddy finished the match with a down-the-line smash, and then, Kidambi Srikanth picked up from where his mixed doubles colleagues left, easily getting the better of Murad Ali 21-7 21-12 in the men’s singles match.
The gulf in class was evident as the Pakistanis struggled to match the high standards set by the Indians.
Then, it was the turn of double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu to grab a dominant win over Mahoor Shahzad in women’s singles. The champion Indian shuttler won 21-7 21-6.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Suresh Raina’s cousin killed in road accident in Dharamshala
Mayank Yadav doubtful for remainder of IPL 2024; All set to get BCCI contract
Can Arshdeep and Siraj pass the acid test in Americas?
Mayank getting injured in first game on comeback has to directly be on LSG leadership: Lee
Sunrisers Hyderabad seek perfect chase against Rajasthan Royals
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Prajwal Revanna travelled to Germany on diplomatic passport, no political clearance was sought: MEA
Cong’s twin LS strategy is to divide society on caste, unite vote bank through appeasement: PM
Udupi: Fishing vessel stranded on shore rescued in prompt operation
Congress carrying out desperate campaign of ‘lies’, ‘appeasement politics’ for votes: BJP
Karnataka Cong MLA kicks up row over ‘PM Modi’s successor’ remarks, BJP slams him