The 2026 Thomas Cup reaches a fever pitch today, May 1, 2026, as the Indian men’s badminton team takes on Chinese Taipei in a high-stakes quarter-final showdown in Horsens, Denmark. After a thrilling group stage, the 2022 champions are ready to battle for a spot in the semi-finals.
The Road to the Quarter-Finals
India advanced as runners-up from Group A. Following dominant victories over Canada (4-1) and Australia (5-0), the squad narrowly lost 3-2 to defending champions China in their final group tie.
Chinese Taipei enters the knockout stage as Group C winners. Their journey featured a clean sweep of Sweden and a dramatic 3-2 victory over hosts Denmark, proving they are a formidable force in this year’s tournament.
Key Matchups to Watch
The quarter-final lineup features some of the world’s best talent:
• Men’s Singles 1: Lakshya Sen vs. Chou Tien Chen
• Men’s Doubles 1: Rankireddy/Shetty vs. Hsiang Chieh/Chi-Lin
• Men’s Singles 2: Ayush Shetty vs. Lin Chun-Yi
• Men’s Doubles 2: Amsakarunan/Arjun vs. Kuang Heng/Po-Hsuan
• Men’s Singles 3: Kidambi Srikanth vs. Chi Yu Jen
Score prediction
India 3-2 Chinese Taipei
Based on current form, India is predicted to narrowly edge out Chinese Taipei with a 3-2 victory. While Lakshya Sen faces a tough challenge against world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen, the depth provided by Ayush Shetty and veteran Kidambi Srikanth—both coming off crucial wins against China gives India a significant advantage in the singles rubbers.
How to Watch Live
Fans can catch every smash and rally live. The match is being streamed on JioHotstar and broadcast across the JioStar Network.
If India secures the win, they will advance to face the winner of the France vs. Japan clash in the semi-finals on Saturday. Stay tuned for live updates as India chases its second Thomas Cup title!