GUWAHATI: The Indian women's badminton team has secured their place in the quarterfinals of the BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024, with a resounding 4-1 win over Singapore in their Group A clash held in Chengdu, China, on Sunday, April 28. After a loss by Ashmita Chaliha in the first match, Isharani Baruah completed the turnaround by winning her match to give India a 2-1 lead.
Following a 4-1 victory over Canada in their opening group match, India faced an early setback when Yeo Jia Min from Singapore defeated Chaliha 21-15, 21-18 in the first singles match.
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However, the Indian team quickly bounced back as national champions Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra clinched the doubles rubber, beating Xiao En Heng and Yu Jia Jin 21-15, 21-16. This win leveled the score and set the stage for a remarkable comeback by the Indian team.
Baruah then put India ahead by defeating Insyirah Khan 21-13, 21-16 in just 31 minutes. The Indian dominance continued as former junior national champions Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker secured a comprehensive 21-8, 21-11 win over Yi Ting Elsa Lai and Michelle Zan in the second doubles match, sealing the tie for India.
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Anmol Kharab maintained her unbeaten record in the third and final singles with a solid 21-15, 21-13 win over Lee Xin Yi Megan, adding to India's emphatic victory.
With this win, India has earned a spot in the quarterfinals. They will now face the formidable Chinese team in their last group clash on Tuesday, seeking to continue their winning momentum.