China beat India 3–2 in their Thomas Cup 2026 Group A badminton tie in Horsens, Denmark, on 29 April. The victory put China at the top of the group.
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China vs India: result at a glance
| Competition | Thomas Cup 2026, Group A |
|---|---|
| Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Venue city | Horsens, Denmark |
| Final tie score | China 3–2 India |
How China won the tie
Li Shifeng defeated Lakshya Sen in three games to open the scoring. Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang then won the doubles against Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, taking the deciding game 26–24.
Ayush Shetty kept India in contention by beating Weng Hongyang. He Jiting and Ren Xiangyu secured the decisive third win for China against Hariharan Amsakarunan and M.R. Arjun. H.S. Prannoy beat Lu Guangzu in the final singles, leaving the overall result at 3–2.
What the 3–2 score means
The headline score records individual matches won within the team tie. It should not be confused with a single player’s game score.
Sources and related coverage
Check the BWF results for 29 April and CGTN’s match report for the recorded result and match sequence.
For coverage of a different sport, explore our Bangladesh vs India cricket timeline.
Editorial update: the earlier version repeated the headline without identifying the sport, match date or score. This version replaces that generic text with a dated result and sources.
