Can India Overcome Indonesia in the Sudirman Cup Finals?
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Synopsis
In the thrilling BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025, the mixed doubles team of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto made an impressive comeback. However, despite their efforts, India faced a crushing defeat against Indonesia. Read on to find out how the team performed and what lies ahead in their quest for victory!
Key Takeaways
- Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto displayed strong potential in mixed doubles.
- India faced a 1-4 defeat against Indonesia.
- PV Sindhu struggled in her singles match.
- HS Prannoy put up a spirited fight but lost.
- India will face England next in a critical match.
Xiamen (China), April 29 (NationPress) The promising mixed doubles duo of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto displayed their talent with a remarkable comeback victory, providing the team with a solid beginning. However, India could not escape a 1-4 defeat against Indonesia during their second Group D encounter at the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 held here on Tuesday.
After succumbing to Denmark in their initial match, India was in dire need of a victory against Indonesia to keep their knockout stage ambitions alive. Despite a valiant effort, the plans did not materialize as expected.
Dhruv and Tanisha set the tone for the team after overcoming an early challenge.
The world No. 17 pair initially struggled in their opening game against the seasoned Rehan Kusharjanto and Gloria Widjaja, yet they capitalized on their opportunities in the second game to push the match to a decider.
In the final game, Dhruv and Tanisha made a comeback twice, turning the tide from 16-19 to win five consecutive points and secure the match with scores of 10-21, 21-18, 21-19.
Following this, PV Sindhu had the opportunity to extend India’s advantage in the women’s singles, but despite her determination, she struggled to find her rhythm, ultimately losing 12-21, 13-21 against World No. 11 Putri Wardani.
In the men’s singles, HS Prannoy reignited India’s hopes by claiming the first game against Jonatan Christie with an energetic start. However, the momentum slipped away, and he lost in a tight contest with scores of 21-19, 14-21, 12-21.
With both their top men’s and women’s doubles teams absent, India faced a daunting challenge moving forward.
Although the youthful pairings of Shruti Mishra/Priya Konjengbam and Hariharan Amsakarunan/Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi fought valiantly, they were unable to secure victories against their opponents.
India is set to compete against England, who have also faced two losses, in their final group match on Thursday.
Results:
India fell to Indonesia 1-4 (Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto defeated Rehan Kusharjanto/Gloria Widjaja 10-21, 21-18, 21-19; PV Sindhu lost to Putri Wardani 12-21, 13-21; HS Prannoy lost to Jonatan Christie 21-19, 14-21, 12-21; Priya Konjengbam/Shruti Mishra lost to Lanny Mayasari/Siti Ramadhanti 10-21, 9-21; Hariharan Amsakarunan/Ruban Kumar lost to Muhammad Fikri/Daniel Martin 20-22, 18-21.
Point of View
It is crucial to recognize the commendable effort by the young Indian shuttlers, particularly Dhruv and Tanisha. Despite the team's overall loss, their performance instills hope for future matches. India must regroup and strategize ahead of their upcoming clash against England to keep their aspirations alive in this prestigious tournament.
NationPress
27/07/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the outcome of the India vs Indonesia match?
India lost the match against Indonesia with a score of 1-4.
Who won the mixed doubles match for India?
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto won the mixed doubles match against Rehan Kusharjanto and Gloria Widjaja.
What were the scores in the women's singles match?
PV Sindhu lost to Putri Wardani with scores of 12-21, 13-21.
How did HS Prannoy perform in his match?
HS Prannoy lost to Jonatan Christie in a closely contested match with scores of 21-19, 14-21, 12-21.
What is the significance of the Sudirman Cup Finals?
The Sudirman Cup Finals is a prestigious international badminton tournament, and teams aim to secure their places in the knockout stages.
