{"id":50807,"date":"2026-04-29T11:22:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T05:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=50807"},"modified":"2026-04-29T11:40:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T06:10:15","slug":"thomas-and-uber-cup-2026-india-vs-china-where-to-watch-full-squad-and-score-prediction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/badminton\/thomas-and-uber-cup-2026-india-vs-china-where-to-watch-full-squad-and-score-prediction\/","title":{"rendered":"Thomas and Uber Cup 2026: India vs China \u2013 Where to watch, full squad and score prediction"},"content":{"rendered":"

The badminton world holds its breath as the 2022 champions, India<\/b>, face off against the powerhouse China<\/b> in their final Group A tie of the Thomas Cup 2026. Taking place today, April 29, 2026<\/b>, in Horsens, Denmark, this clash isn\u2019t just about group standings it\u2019s a statement of intent as both teams have already secured their spots in the quarter-finals.
\nWith pride and a favorable knockout draw on the line, let\u2019s dive into the match-ups, head-to-head records, and where you can catch the action live.<\/p>\n

The Squads<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Team India<\/b>
\nLed by a mix of veteran grit and youthful exuberance, India\u2019s squad looks formidable:
\n\u2022Singles<\/b>:Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, Ayush Shetty, Kiran George.
\n\u2022Doubles<\/b>: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty, Hariharan Amsakarunan & MR Arjun, Dhruv Kapila.<\/p>\n

Team China<\/b>
\nThe perennial favorites boast deep talent across all categories:
\n\u2022Singles<\/b>:Li Shi Feng, Weng Hong Yang, Lu Guang Zu.
\n\u2022Doubles<\/b>: Liang Wei Keng & Wang Chang, He Ji Ting & Ren Xiang Yu.<\/p>\n

Key Matchups & Head-to-Head<\/b>
\nMS 1-Lakshya Sen VS Li Shi Feng <\/b><\/p>\n

H2H<\/b>\u2013 A classic rivalry. Both have traded wins in 2025-26; expect a 3-set thriller.<\/p>\n

MD 1-Satwik\/Chirag VS Liang WK \/ Wang C <\/b><\/p>\n

H2H<\/b>-Currently one of the best rivalries in doubles. Satwik\/Chirag hold a slight edge in recent high-stakes matches.<\/p>\n

MS 2-Ayush Shetty VS Weng Hong Yang \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

H2H<\/b>-Young Ayush Shetty (2025 US Open Champ) is the underdog against the clinical Weng.<\/p>\n

MD 2-Hariharan\/Arjun VS He JT \/ Ren XY<\/b><\/p>\n

H2H<\/b>-A tough test for the newly reunited Indian pair against the fast-paced Chinese duo.<\/p>\n

MS 3-HS Prannoy VS Lu Guang Zu<\/b><\/p>\n

H2H<\/b>\u2013 Experience vs Experience. Prannoy\u2019s \u201cBeast Mode\u201d usually excels in team formats. |<\/p>\n

Prediction: India 2 \u2013 3 China<\/b><\/h3>\n

While India\u2019s top order (Lakshya and Satwik\/Chirag) is capable of taking down anyone in the world, China\u2019s depth in the second doubles and lower singles gives them a razor-thin advantage. Expect a high-intensity battle that could go down to the final match between HS Prannoy and Lu Guang Zu.<\/p>\n

Where to Watch India vs China<\/h3>\n

You can stream the entire Thomas and Uber Cup 2026 live in India.
\nOTT Platform<\/b>:JioHotstar(App & Website)
\nTV Channels<\/b>:Star Sports Network
\nTime<\/b>:The tie is scheduled to start at 1:30 PM IST (10:00 AM local time in Denmark).<\/p>\n

Note<\/b>:India\u2019s women\u2019s team (Uber Cup) unfortunately exited the group stage after a 5-0 loss to China earlier this week, making the men\u2019s performance today even more crucial for Indian badminton fans!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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