Thailand delivered an impressive performance to secure the top position in Group Y, while India finished in second place as both teams progressed to the knockout stage of the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Indian women were off to a flying start as world No. 42 Tanvi Sharma stunned world No. 16 Busanan Ongbamrungphan 21-14, 17-21, 21-18 in a three-game contest, which lastes one hour and three minutes. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Then the doubles duo of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly moved past Tidapron Kleebyeesun and Nattamon Laisuan 21-14, 20-22, 21-11 to extend India's lead to 2-0. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Thailand managed to regain their footing in the tie when Rakshitha Ramraj was unable to sustain the momentum, losing to the 19-year-old Pitchamon Opatniputh with scores of 19-21 and 17-21.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Thailand managed to level the tie and force a deciding fifth match after Tanisha Crasto and Shruti Mishra were defeated by Hathaithip Mijad and Napapakorn Tungkasatan with scores of 21-19, 14-21, and 15-21.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the decisive fifth rubber, Malvika Bansod was defeated by Pornpicha Choeikeewong with scores of 18-21 and 14-21 in a match that lasted 40 minutes, enabling Thailand to secure the tie and finish at the top of the group. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The tournament also serves as Asia\u2019s qualifying event for the Thomas and Uber Cup finals, scheduled to be held in Horsens, Denmark, in April-May.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the decisive fifth rubber, Malvika Bansod was defeated by Pornpicha Choeikeewong with scores of 18-21 and 14-21 in a match that lasted 40 minutes, enabling Thailand to secure the tie and finish at the top of the group. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
On Wednesday, India made a fine start to their title defence when they crushed Myanmar 5-0 in their first game of Group Y.<\/p>\r\n\r\n