Did Tanisha-Shruti's Win Offset India's 1-4 Loss to Denmark in the Sudirman Cup Finals 2025?
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Synopsis
In an exhilarating start to the Sudirman Cup Finals 2025, Tanisha Crasto and Shruti Mishra's victory in women's doubles shone amidst a tough 1-4 loss for India against Denmark. With injuries plaguing the team, can India bounce back in their next match against Indonesia? Read on for detailed match insights.
Key Takeaways
- Tanisha Crasto and Shruti Mishra showcased strong performance in women's doubles.
- Injuries impacted India’s overall strategy and player selection.
- PV Sindhu nearly contributed a point, demonstrating her competitive spirit.
- The mixed doubles team faced a challenging start against Denmark.
- India must regroup quickly ahead of the next match against Indonesia.
New Delhi, April 27 (NationPress) The women’s doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Shruti Mishra delivered a commendable performance, yet the injury-stricken Team India faced a 1-4 defeat against the strong Danish team in their Group D kickoff at the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 held in Xiamen, China on Sunday.
With key players in both the men’s and women’s doubles sidelined due to injuries, India relied heavily on their bench strength. Rising to the occasion, Tanisha and Shruti showcased their potential by winning their match 21-13, 21-18 against Natasia Anthonisen and Alexandra Boje in the final rubber.
Earlier, former world champion PV Sindhu nearly clinched another point for India against Line Kjaersfeldt. The 29-year-old athlete showed flashes of her former brilliance by leading in both games but ultimately fell short, losing 20-22, 21-23.
The tie commenced with mixed doubles, where India’s Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto took on Jesper Toft and Amalie Magelund. Despite a strong start, they lost in straight games, 13-21, 14-21, handing Denmark the early edge.
Asian Games bronze medalist HS Prannoy then faced off against Anders Antonsen in the men’s singles but also succumbed, with a score of 15-21, 16-21.
India now aims to recover in their upcoming Sudirman Cup match against the formidable Indonesia, scheduled for Tuesday on Court 1 of the Fenghuang Gymnasium.
Results:
India 1-4 Denmark: Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto lost to Jesper Toft/Amalie Magelund 13-21, 14-21; HS Prannoy lost to Anders Antonsen 15-21, 16-21; Hariharan Amsakarunan/R Ruban Kumar lost to Kim Astrup/Anders Rasmussen 7-21, 4-21; PV Sindhu lost to Line Kjaersfeldt 20-22, 21-23; Tanisha Crasto/Shruti Mishra bt Natasia Anthonisen/Alexandra Boje 21-13, 21-18
Point of View
It's evident that while India faced setbacks due to injuries, the resilience shown by players like Tanisha and Shruti highlights the depth of talent in Indian badminton. The team's ability to regroup and strategize for the next match will be crucial in maintaining their competitive edge.
NationPress
02/05/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the women's doubles match for India?
Tanisha Crasto and Shruti Mishra won the women's doubles match against Natasia Anthonisen and Alexandra Boje.
What was the final score between India and Denmark?
The final score was India 1-4 Denmark.
When is India's next match in the Sudirman Cup?
India's next match is against Indonesia on Tuesday.
Who were the key players missing from the Indian team?
India was missing their first-choice men’s and women’s doubles combinations due to injuries.
How did PV Sindhu perform in her match?
PV Sindhu narrowly lost to Line Kjaersfeldt, with scores of 20-22 and 21-23.
