The Indian team will take on Australia, who advanced after a commanding 170\u201367 victory over Bangladesh, for the ultimate Asia Cup title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Trailing Japan by 22 IMPs heading into the final session, India B delivered a superb fightback, winning the last segment 56\u201340 to overturn the deficit and clinch the closest match of the tournament. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt was an absolute nail-biter till the very last board,\u201d said Anal Shah, Coach and Captain of the Indian Seniors team. \u201cWe came back in the final session and finally won by just one IMP, which makes the victory all the more satisfying.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s Senior B playing squad comprises Anil Padhye, Raju Tolani, Rajesh Dalal, Jitu Solani, Hemant Jalan, and Sukamal Das, while awaiting them in the championship match is a formidable Australian side featuring Ian Thomson, Terry Brown, Peter Gill, David Hudson, Michael Courtney, and Paul Lavings. The Seniors final will be played over three sessions across 1.5 to 2 days, with medals decided in an all-play-all format.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alongside the team championships, the HCL Friendship Matchpoint Pairs competitions moved into their final stage. Eight Indian pairs qualified for Saturday\u2019s medal rounds across divisions, ensuring strong national representation. The finals will be contested over three sessions in an all-play-all format using matchpoint scoring.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s Senior B playing squad comprises Anil Padhye, Raju Tolani, Rajesh Dalal, Jitu Solani, Hemant Jalan, and Sukamal Das, while awaiting them in the championship match is a formidable Australian side featuring Ian Thomson, Terry Brown, Peter Gill, David Hudson, Michael Courtney, and Paul Lavings. The Seniors final will be played over three sessions across 1.5 to 2 days, with medals decided in an all-play-all format.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With India\u2019s Seniors already assured of a medal and eight pairs in contention in the HCL Friendship Matchpoint Finals, the host nation remains strongly represented as the Asia Cup Bridge Championships enter their decisive stage. The Grand Finals are scheduled for Saturday, June 27.<\/p>\r\n\r\n