🇮🇳 India Bounce Back with 4-1 Win Over Ukraine, China Clash Next

India’s young women’s team kept their quarterfinal hopes alive with a dominant 4-1 win over Ukraine in their second Group A match at the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark.

🏸 Uber Cup – India vs Ukraine

🔢 Final Score: India 4-1 Ukraine

India made a bold call by resting PV Sindhu in singles, but the young lineup delivered under pressure.

📊 Match Results

WS1: Unnati Hooda def. Polina Buhrova — 21-19, 22-20
WS2: Tanvi Sharma def. Yevheniia Kantemyr — 21-12, 17-21, 21-10
WS3: Devika Sihag def. Mariia Stoliarenko — 23-21, 21-13
WD1: Kavipriya Selvam / Simran Singhi lost — 11-21, 17-21
WD2: Tanisha Crasto / PV Sindhu def. Lavrova / Stoliarenko — 21-18, 21-15

📈 Key Data Insights

India won 4 out of 5 matches
Singles dominance: 3/3 wins (100%)
Doubles record: 1 win, 1 loss
2 matches decided by 2-point margins (21-19, 22-20, 23-21)

🔍 Match Story

Unnati Hooda set the tone with a clutch straight-games win, edging both games under pressure
Tanvi Sharma overcame a second-game dip to dominate the decider
Devika Sihag, making a key opportunity count, sealed the tie with composure

India wrapped up the contest before the final rubber, showcasing strong squad depth.

🔥 Tactical Call That Worked

Resting PV Sindhu in singles allowed India to:
- Test bench strength
- Keep senior players fresh
Sindhu still contributed in doubles, helping close the tie

📉 Only Concern

First doubles pair lost in straight games
Doubles remains India’s weakest link in the group stage

📊 Group Scenario – What India Needs

Record after 2 matches: 1 win, 1 loss
Next opponent: China (defending champions)

👉 Qualification scenario:

India must beat China to qualify for quarterfinals
A loss likely means group-stage exit

🌍 Other Key Trends (Day 2)

Japan and Chinese Taipei swept Finland and Sweden 5-0 respectively in Thomas Cup
Malaysia edged past England 3-2 in a tight contest in Thomas Cup
Chinese Taipei and Japanese women also secured 5-0 victories in Uber Cup over Australia and South Africa
Malaysia and Indonesia edged past Turkiye and Canada 3-2 in Uber Cup, showing the competitive nature of the group stages

📊 Missed Day 1? Catch up here:
India Men Beat Canada 4-1; Women Lose 2-3 to Denmark – Full Results