India vs Chinese Taipei Highlights, Thomas Cup 2026 badminton: Ayush Shetty beats Lin Chun-Yi, India storm to semis

India march into the semifinals of the Thomas Cup in style—what a commanding 3-0 sweep over Chinese Taipei! This has been a statement performance, clinical and ruthless from start to finish.

Take a bow, Ayush Shetty! He seals the tie with a superb straight-games win over Lin Chun-Yi, 21-16, 21-17—composed, confident, and in complete control when it mattered most. With two matches still in hand, India shut the door emphatically.

Now, all eyes turn to the semifinals, where India will face the winner of France vs Japan.

Ayush Shetty is inching closer and closer to sealing this—calm, composed, and in complete control of the situation! He’s dictating the rallies, picking his moments, and not allowing Chun-Yi any real foothold.

The big question now—does Chun-Yi have one last push left in him? It’s not over till it’s over, but against an in-form Ayush who’s reading the game so well, the mountain is getting steeper with every point.

Ayush 15-11 Chun-Yi 

Ayush Shetty has his nose in front at 11-8 and looks firmly in control at the mid-game interval! He’s dictating the pace, staying composed, and building pressure point by point.

But if the first game taught us anything, it’s that momentum can flip in an instant. Ayush staged a brilliant comeback after the break earlier—now the question is, can Chun-Yi respond in kind? The next few rallies could be decisive in shaping this game and possibly the tie itself!

Score: Ayush 11-8 Chun-Yi  

It’s neck and neck at 7-7—this second game has turned into a real battle! Ayush Shetty has been impressive, matching Chun-Yi shot for shot, with neither willing to give an inch. The rallies are tight, the margins razor-thin, and the tension is building with every point.

Ayush will know what’s at stake here—just a few steady moments, a bit of composure under pressure, and he could carry India straight into the semifinals. This is where nerves and belief will make all the difference!

Score: Ayush 7-7 Chun-Yi

Ayush Shetty picking up right where he left off—3-2 up and looking confident! That brilliant comeback in the first game has clearly lifted him, and he’s carrying that momentum into the second.

The body language is positive, the shots are flowing, and he’s keeping Chun-Yi under pressure early on. Now it’s about building on this start and not letting the intensity drop!

Score: Ayush 3-2 Chun-Yi

What a turnaround from Ayush Shetty—he takes the opening game 21-14 in just 21 minutes! From 7-11 down at the break to complete control thereafter, that was a sensational shift in momentum.

Once he found his rhythm, the tempo, precision, and confidence all clicked—Chun-Yi simply had no answers.

But the job’s only half done. Chun-Yi will come back hard in the second, desperate to level things up and keep Chinese Taipei in the tie.

This is turning into something special from Ayush Shetty! Trailing 7-11 at the break, he’s flipped the script with a stunning comeback—tightening the rallies, upping the intensity, and keeping Chun-Yi firmly on the back foot.

But this battle is far from over. Ayush knows he can’t ease up even for a moment—Chun-Yi has the quality to strike back in a flash. It’s a test of nerve now… can Shetty keep his foot on the pedal and finish what he’s started?

Score: Ayush 16-12 Chun-Yi

Ayush Shetty is clawing his way right back into this contest—what a turnaround! He’s drawn level, and for the first time today, Chun-Yi is feeling the heat. The momentum has shifted, the rallies are getting tighter, and suddenly, it’s the Indian who’s dictating terms.

This is the moment Ayush was waiting for—can he stay composed, hold his nerve, and ride this surge to snatch the opening game? The pressure has flipped completely!

Score: Ayush 12-12 Chun-Yi

Score: Ayush 7-11 Chun-Yi

Score: Ayush 2-5 Chun-Yi

All eyes now shift to Ayush Shetty—this is a big moment! He’s up against Lin Chun-Yi, the very opponent who got the better of him at the Orleans Masters last year with a straight-games win, 21-13, 21-15. But this is a fresh stage, a bigger occasion, and a golden opportunity for redemption.

Ayush has the chance not just to settle the score at 1-1, but to deliver the knockout blow for India. One win here, and it’s curtains on the contest—India through to the semifinals! The pressure is high, but so is the reward. Can Ayush rise to the occasion and finish it off?

What a statement finish from Sat-Chi—pure dominance when it mattered most! They wrap it up in style, handing India a commanding 2-0 lead in the quarterfinal tie after an hour and 25 minutes of high-quality badminton. A hard-fought battle overall, but that final game was a masterclass—23-21, 19-21, 21-12 tells the story.

With this win, India are now just one victory away from sealing a spot in the semifinals. The momentum is firmly with them!

Score: Sat-Chi beats Chiu-Wang 23-21, 19-21, 21-12

Sat-Chi can almost taste victory now—they’ve opened up a massive gap and are miles ahead on the scoreboard! Chiu-Wang look completely rattled, searching for answers that just aren’t coming.

After that slight dip in the second game, Satwik and Chirag have rediscovered their rhythm at the perfect moment—this is dominant, confident, and right on the brink of sealing the deal!

Score: Sat-Chi 16-8 Chiu-Wang  

Score: Sat-Chi 11-5 Chiu-Wang

Sat-Chi are holding firm and tightening the screws with every rally! They’ve guarded that early lead brilliantly, forcing Chiu-Wang onto the back foot and making every point a grind. The Chinese Taipei pair just haven’t been able to recover from that early setback, and right now, Satwik and Chirag have a clear stranglehold on this decider!

Score: Sat-Chi 9-4 Chiu-Wang

Satwik and Chirag are off to a flying start in the decider—racing to a commanding 3-0 lead with pure authority! The pressure is mounting on Chiu-Wang, who look rattled early on, struggling to find rhythm as the Indian duo dictate the tempo right from the word go.

Score: Sat-Chi 3-0 Chiu-Wang

So for the second match running, we move into another decider. The Indian duo lost momentum in the end as they allowed Chiu and Wang to make a comeback and push it to one more game. This has been an evenly-poised contest with no one having a clear advantage. 

Score: Sat-Chi 19-21 Chiu-Wang

They have been able to end the momentum from the Chinese Taipei duo and have now taken the lead and are edging closer to the win. And just as we say it, Chiu-Wang level it up. 

Score: Sat-Chi 19-19 Chiu-Wang

Sat-Chi looked to be in control of things right after the break but the Chinese Taipei duo are on a three-point winning streak and have slowly wrestled the momentum away. Can Sat-Chi bounce back?

Score: Sat-Chi 14-15 Chiu-Wang

There is genuinely nothing to separate both teams in the second game. No one has had the clear advantage but it is Sat-Chi who take the lead heading into the break. They have been quick to bounce back after losing points but will be mindful of ensuring they don't have service faults anymore. 

Score: Sat-Chi 11-10 Chiu-Wang