Badminton Asia Team C’ships Final, India vs Thailand Highlights: Anmol Kharb stars again, wins for Sindhu, Treesa-Gayatri as India clinch title | Badminton News

Badminton Asia Team Championships Final, India vs Thailand Women Highlights: After a first-ever defeat for Sindhu against in 14 meetings, the Indians would bounce back to book a place in the final.

Indian women created history by clinching their first-ever Badminton Asia Team Championships crown with a 3-2 victory over Thailand in Selangor, Malaysia, on Sunday. (BAI)

India vs Thailand Women, BATC Final Highlights: Anmol Kharb took centerstage once again. The 17-year-old stepped onto the court with a big smile, as if she couldn’t wait to come out to play with the tie at 2-2. Up against world No 45 Pornpicha Choeikeewong, the Indian national champion produced a confident display to win in straight games and help India clinch the Badminton Asia Team Championships title for the first time (men or women).

The day started with two contrasting wins for India as PV Sindhu first brushed aside a tricky customer in Supanida Katethong. Then Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand produced an upset win over world No 10 pair of Jongkolphan Kititharakul-Rawinda Prajongjai in three games. After defeats in the next two matches, it came down to Anmol, who produced the winning effort.

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