Former champions India dominated Australia with a 5-0 victory in the men’s Group A match, securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026. India, aiming for a quarterfinal spot, made a single change from their previous win against Canada, with HS Prannoy replacing Kidambi Srikanth. Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty led the charge with impressive wins to give India a 2-0 lead.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty extended India’s lead by defeating their Australian opponents, ensuring a comprehensive victory. Prannoy and the men’s doubles team of Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun sealed the 5-0 win with convincing performances. India, having previously beaten Canada 4-1, will now face top-seeded China to determine the group winners.
India’s upcoming match against China will decide the group topper in Group A. India, the former Thomas Cup champions in 2022 after defeating Indonesia, continue to showcase their prowess in men’s team badminton, solidifying their position as a global force in the sport.
