{"id":51038,"date":"2026-05-01T12:33:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T07:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=51038"},"modified":"2026-05-01T12:33:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T07:03:15","slug":"thomas-and-uber-cup-2026-india-vs-chinese-taipei-where-to-watch-full-squad-and-score-prediction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/badminton\/thomas-uber-cup\/thomas-and-uber-cup-2026-india-vs-chinese-taipei-where-to-watch-full-squad-and-score-prediction\/","title":{"rendered":"Thomas and Uber Cup 2026: India VS Chinese Taipei- Where to watch, full squad and score prediction"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 Thomas Cup<\/b> reaches a fever pitch today, May 1, 2026, as the Indian men\u2019s 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.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Road to the Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\n

India advanced as runners-up from Group A. <\/b>Following dominant victories over Canada (4-1) <\/b>and Australia (5-0)<\/b>, the squad narrowly lost 3-2 to defending champions China in their final group tie.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chinese Taipei enters the knockout stage as Group C winners. Their journey featured a clean sweep of Sweden and a dramatic 3-2<\/b> victory over hosts Denmark, proving they are a formidable force in this year\u2019s tournament.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Matchups to Watch<\/h3>\n

The quarter-final lineup features some of the world\u2019s best talent:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Men\u2019s Singles 1<\/b>: Lakshya Sen vs. Chou Tien Chen\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Men\u2019s Doubles 1<\/b>: Rankireddy\/Shetty vs. Hsiang Chieh\/Chi-Lin\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Men\u2019s Singles 2<\/b>: Ayush Shetty vs. Lin Chun-Yi\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Men\u2019s Doubles 2:<\/b> Amsakarunan\/Arjun vs. Kuang Heng\/Po-Hsuan\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Men\u2019s Singles 3:<\/b> Kidambi Srikanth vs. Chi Yu Jen\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Score prediction<\/h3>\n

India 3-2 Chinese Taipei<\/b><\/p>\n

Based on current form, India is predicted to narrowly edge out Chinese Taipei with a 3-2<\/b> victory. While Lakshya Sen faces a tough challenge against world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen<\/b>, the depth provided by Ayush Shetty and veteran Kidambi Srikanth\u2014both coming off crucial wins against China gives India a significant advantage in the singles rubbers.<\/p>\n

How to Watch Live<\/h3>\n

Fans can catch every smash and rally live. The match is being streamed on JioHotstar and broadcast across the JioStar Network<\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

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