India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE, Thomas Cup 2026 Badminton Live Updates: India Seal Stunning 3-0 Victory, Enter Semi-Finals As Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty Win

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India vs Chinese Taipei, Thomas Cup 2026 Badminton Live Updates: India clinched a superb 3-0 clean sweep victory over Chinese Taipei in the Thomas Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Lakshya Sen won his men's singles match against Chou Tien Chen to hand India a 1-0 lead. India's men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty battled hard to win a thrilling second match 23-21, 19-21, 21-12 and make it 2-0 for India. Finally, 20-year-old youngster Ayush Shetty displayed a clinical performance to beat Lin Chun-yi and seal victory. India will face either France or Japan in the semi-finals.

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India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Ayush Shetty wins, INDIA WIN!

Victory for Ayush Shetty, victory for INDIA! Ayush wraps up the second game to beat Lin Chun-yi 21-16, 21-17. A clinical performance from the 20-year-old youngster.

India have swept Chinese Taipei 3-0 today, with victories for Lakshya Sen and Satwik-Chirag. Through to the semi-finals!

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Match point India!

What a rally! That seemed to go on and on, as Ayush and Lin went at it, but it is the Indian who wins the point. Lin misjudges the landing of the shot, and Ayush makes it 20-16. Match point for India!

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Late comeback from Lin?

Lin Chun-yi has put a sudden halt to India's celebrations by winning 3 points in a row and closing the gap to 19-16.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: "Bharat Mata Ki Jai!"

Chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" (Long Live Mother India) can be heard now from the Indian camp. The atmosphere is getting more and more electric as Ayush Shetty inches clsoer to victory. 17-12.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Superb smash

Ayush Shetty makes it 15-11 in the second game with a powerful smash. The Indian team are cheering every point on the sidelines now, even Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have got in on the act.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Ayush Shetty leads 11-8

Ayush Shetty is up to an 11-8 lead in the second game. This is looking good so for the 20-year-old youngster, and for India's quarter-final hopes.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Neck-and-neck in second game

The second game has been even so far. Lin Chun-yi took an early lead, but Ayush Shetty has bounced back to make it 6-6.

Thomas Cup LIVE: Ayush Shetty wins first game

Ayush Shetty wraps up the first game of the third match. Quite spectacular comeback from the 20-year-old. He has bounced back from 7-11 down to win it 21-16.

Win the next game, and not only will he win the match, but India will win the quarter-final!

Thomas Cup LIVE: Game point for Ayush

Lin Chun-yi wins 2 points in a row, but Shetty gets game point as Lin fires a return wide. 20-15 in favour of the Indian now.

Thomas Cup LIVE: Ayush Shetty leads 17-12!

Ayush Shetty is really putting on a show here. A string of points won in a row, and it's a powerful forehand that takes him into a 5-point lead. From 4 points down to 5 points up, Shetty has found his rhythm at just the right time.

Thomas Cup LIVE: Ayush Shetty into the lead

This has been a superb comeback so far. Ayush Shetty is going from strength to strength. He has now taken a 14-12 lead. After the break, it has been 7-1 in favour of the 20-year-old Indian!

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Stunning rally, Ayush levels it!

Ayush Shetty, that is spectacular! An intense rally between him and Lin, but Ayush wins the point with a smart but gentle return that catches Lin out. It's 12-12 now!

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Injury scare

Injury scare for a moment there! A powerful return by Ayush Shetty goes beyond the lines, but Lin Chun-yi has to take avoiding action and nearly falls to the ground on his face. He seems to be okay.

Lin leads Ayush 11-7 at the break.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Ayush Shetty bouncing back

Ayush Shetty still trails Lin Chun-yi in the first game of the third match, but he is steadily getting into his groov. A couple of good returns from both players, but Shetty has closed the gap to 7-9.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Ayush Shetty's match underway

20-year-old youngster Ayush Shetty is up next in a singles game against Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-yi. Shetty takes an initial lead, but Lin roars back to take a 5-2 lead early doors.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: India win doubles match, lead 2-0!

Satwik-Chirag win! A roar from Chirag Shetty as Chinese Taipei's return goes out after a long rally. A thrilling match has been decided by a dominant deciding set. India win 23-21, 19-21, 21-12.

India lead 2-0 overall!

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Game point for India!

A high-five between Satwik and Chirag as India go up 19-12 in the deciding set. Chinese Taipei had picked up some points in succession, but India bounce back.

And now it's 20-12! Game point!

Thomas Cup LIVE: Great return by Chirag

An intense rally at one end of the court, but Chirag Shetty rises strong and fires a return towards the other end to win the 17th point of the game for India. The score is 17-10, and you'd expect the seasoned India pair to close out the game now.

Thomas Cup LIVE: 15-7 lead for India!

India continue to go from strength to strength. The errors are also increasing from Chinese Taipei's end. 15-7 lead. Satwik-Chirag are 6 points away from making this 2-0 for India.

Thomas Cup LIVE: India lead 11-5

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty show no sign of relenting, and it's a fierce return by the latter that earns India a six-point lead heading into the break. 11-5 advantage for India, and Chinese Taipei need to make a stunning comeback to avoid going 2-0 down in today's quarter-final.

Thomas Cup LIVE: India lead 8-3

This is top stuff from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. They're really putting on a show in the deciding game, and have raced into an 8-3 lead.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Early lead for Satwik-Chirag

The third game is underway and Satwik-Chirag have come out of the blocks fiercely, taking a 4-2 lead. Oh, and make that 5-2! An long rally between India and Chinese Taipei, but the latter hit the net.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Chinese Taipei make it 1-1

And Chinese Taipei secure the game! They take the second game 21-19. Hard fought between the two teams, with both taking the lead at different points. But this time, Chinese Taipei edge India.

Onto the deciding game!

Thomas Cup LIVE: Chinese Taipei have game point

Crucial game point for Chinese Taipei. They lead 19-20 in the second game. Another long rally that ends up with Satwik's return hitting the net.

Thomas Cup LIVE: Terrific rally, 16-16!

This is completely neck-and-neck heading into the final stages of the second game. Satwik-Chirag and the Chinese Taipei duo engage in another intense rally, and it's Satwiksairaj's powerful forehands that earns India the point. 16-16.

Thomas Cup LIVE: India lead at the break

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty head into the break with a slender lead. They are just in front of the Chinese Taipei pair, with the scores at 11-10. Still all to play for.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Great rally

An intense rally between Satwik-Chirag and the Chinese Taipei pair, and the Indian duo force their opponents into an unforced error. India take a 7-6 lead momentarily, but Chinese Taipei roar back to make it 7-8.

Neck-and-neck stuff.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Satwik-Chirag under pressure

Chinese Taipei are coming back strongly in the second game. Satwik-Chirag have been put under pressure, and are 3-5 down after the first few rallies.

But they bounce back! 5-5 now!

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: They have done it!

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty wins it! 23-21 and they have completed a brilliant comeback. The Chinese Taipei pair did not perform well under pressure and a slew of errors left them extremely frustrated.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Brilliant rally

Stunning rally and Chirag Shetty has found a brilliant winner. 16-18 behind but the Indian pair is finally looking good.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Not going well

The Indian pair has really not found their groove in this game. They have struggled massively and are behind 17-15.

Thomas Cup LIVE: Even start

Both teams look quite even as the score is 5-5 in the first game. Team India has been the aggressive one but couple of unforced errors meant that they were not able to take the advantage.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Time for the second match

Time for the second match - Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty vs Chiu Hsiang Chieh/Wang Chi-lin

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Lakshya has done it!

Lakshya Sen has done it! He has won the match with a 21-17 in the third game!

Thomas Cup LIVE: Lakshya in the lead

Lakshya Sen in the lead at the interval in the third game. A 11-7 lead and this can be a massive for his confidence.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Full control

This has been a brilliant show from Lakshya Sen. A diving winner and he leads 5-3.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Lakshya wins 2nd game

The comeback is complete! An insane point results in Lakshya Sen winning the second game 22-20!

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Almost there

This has been a brilliant run of play for Lakshya Sen. The fightback is well and truly on! He is trailing just 16-17.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: A fightback is on!

Massive fightback by Lakshya Sen and he is now trailing 11-14. Can he pull it off?

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Lakshya struggling

A couple of good smashes but it is not looking good for Lakshya Sen. He is struggling quite a bit and Chou Tien Chen is ahead 11-5.

Thomas Cup LIVE: Lakshya losing the way

The loss in the first game has seriously affected Lakshya Sen. The aggression has gone down massively and he is now 2-5 down in the second game.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Lakshya loses first game

What a comeback by Chou Tien Chen! Lakshya Sen loses 18-21! He had all the advantage but he is now under pressure!

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Dominance continues

Lakshya Sen continues to dominate proceedings. Chou Tien Chen has been finding moments of brilliance but it is just not enough. The Indian star has a 16-14 lead.

Thomas Cup LIVE: Lakshya takes lead

11-9 and this has been brilliant from Lakshya Sen. He has used net play to perfection and with a couple of well-placed smashes, he has taken the lead in brilliant fashion.

Thomas Cup LIVE: Nothing to separate them

This is just excellent. Both players have shown great promise till now and although Lakshya Sen has certainly attacked more, the score is 7-7.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Solid start

A solid start by Lakshya Sen but Chou Tien Chen fought back brilliantly and the score is now 4-4 in the first game.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Timing of the match

The India vs Chinese Taipei, Thomas Cup quarterfinal is expected to start around 1:30 PM IST.

Thomas Cup LIVE: A look at the match card

Lakshya Sen vs Chou Tien

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty vs Chiu Hsiang Chieh/Wang Chi-lin

Ayush Shetty vs Lin Chun-yi

MR Arjun/Hariharan Amsakarunan vs Liu Kuang Heng/Yang Po-hsuan

Kidambi Srikanth vs Chi Yu-jen

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Members of Team India

A look at Team India - Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy, Kiran George, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Hariharan Amsakarunan, MR Arjun, Dhruv Kapila.

Thomas Cup LIVE: Other matches

In the other three quarterfinals, China will face Malaysia, Thailand will take on Denmark and France will lock horns with Japan.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Lakshya's opponent

Lakshya Sen will be up against Chou Tien Chen, one of the most established players in the world right now. However, Lakshya will certainly be confident due to the fact that he has defeated his opponent twice in the past.

India vs Chinese Taipei LIVE: Hello and welcome

Welcome to the live coverage of the Thomas Cup badminton quarterfinals between India and Chinese Taipei. India have looked quite good in the competition till now and Lakshya Sen will be starting the proceedings in this crucial clash.

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