Indian men's badminton team poses with the trophy after winning the Thomas Cup, in Bangkok, Thailand. (PTI Photo)Thomas Cup Final 2022 highlights: India have defeated the 14-time champions Indonesia to win the Thomas Cup for the first time. India were off to a perfect start as Lakshya Sen defeated Anthony Ginting by 8-21, 21-17, 21-16 in a thrilling tie. India’s doubles pair Satwik and Chirag defeated Ahsan-Sukamuljo! 18-21, 23-21, 21-19, the most sensational victory of their career, to give India a 2-0 lead. In the third game, Kidambi Srikanth defeated Jonatan Christie 21-15, 23-21 to make it 3-0. They have done it without losing a match in the final.
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Thomas Cup: All singles must-win games for India against doubles-heavy Indonesia
Wakey wakey. If you've woken up late on a lazy summer Sunday, India has just won the Thomas Cup. Beating Indonesia no less. 3-0 no less.
India have created history and they have done it in style. They have done it without losing a match in the final. Kidambi Srikanth beats Jonatan Christie, India win the Thomas Cup for the first time
Three points advantage for Kidambi Srikanth in the second game. India are on the cusp of creating history. Kidambi Srikanth 21-15, 11-8 Jonatan Christie
Denying shuttle change, that perfectly spinning serve. All of that, pickling of experience in Srikanth's game. Kidambi Srikanth takes the first game 21-15.
Jonatan Christie 'Jojo' is never to be underestimated. He stands there seeming sweet, docile with unvenomous smashes. But can creep back into matches. Asian Games champ & Thomas Cup champ.
But, but, but. That was then. This is Srikanth. Kidambi Srikanth
A two-point advantage for India and Kidambi Srikanth at the interval. Kidambi Srikanth 11-9 Jonatan Christie
Srikanth loves Bangkok, Thailand. He won the 2013 Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold event, beating then world number eight and local favorite Boonsak Ponsana in straight games. That was his first ever title, the breakout title victory, a season before he beat Lin Dan. Kidambi Srikanth 8-2 Jonatan Christie
Good opportunity for Srikanth to level this 5-5 in career head to heads. Christie beat him last time, but Srikanth is on a roll here, unbeaten in Bangkok this week. Kidambi Srikanth 4-2 Jonatan Christie
Rub your eyes. Sip something cool. Rub eyes again. India lead Indonesia 2-0 in FINALS of Thomas Cup. Like Julia Roberts said in Pretty Woman: Woot Woot Woot
India's doubles Satwik and Chirag win 18-21, 23-21, 21-19 for their most sensational victory of their career.
17-17. Indians hold timiest of advantages here owing to fearlessness.
17-17. Indians hold timiest of advantages here owing to fearlessness.
Probably a good time to pay homage to Indonesia's 2008 Olympic champ Markis Kiddo who passed away last year. Kiddo won gold at Beijing with Hendra Setiawan. Indonesians are proud of their doubles legacy. Satwiksairaj-Chirag 18-21, 23-21, 13-15 Ahsan-Sukamuljo!
Wasn't too clear there, but Boe did say Indonesians are not hitting hard, so if Indians can control pace, they should be home and dry. Satwiksairaj-Chirag 18-21, 23-21, 11-12 Ahsan-Sukamuljo!
A two points lead for India at the break in the decider. Satwiksairaj-Chirag 18-21, 23-21, 11-9 Ahsan-Sukamuljo!
4 match points saved. And Satwik bisects the Daddions for the kill. Indians level at 23-21. Satwiksairaj-Chirag 18-21, 23-21 Ahsan-Sukamuljo!
Five-point advantage to the Indian pair in the second game. Satwiksairaj-Chirag 18-21, 11-6 Ahsan-Sukamuljo!
Big Man Satwik has been calm and steady through the week. Now is a good time for his monster game to explode. Hulk, looks like he's Hulking out. Satwiksairaj-Chirag 18-21, 6-4 Ahsan-Sukamuljo!