India defeated Australia 3–0 in their Group A tie of the Thomas Cup 2026 on April 27. This victory officially secured the tie for India, though the remaining two matches were played to complete the 5–0 clean sweep. India wrapped up the necessary three matches in just 101 minutes, with every player winning in straight games. Lakshya Sen beat Ephraim Stephen Sam (21-14, 21-16) in just 37 minutes. After a surprising loss to Canada’s Victor Lai in the opening tie, Sen looked much more confident. He controlled the net and used his trademark speed to keep Sam on the defensive throughout.

Ayush Shetty beat Shrey Dhand (21-8, 21-6) in Second Singles in 26 minutes. Youngster Ayush Shetty provided the most clinical performance of the day. He dismantled Dhand in under half an hour, showcasing the depth of India's singles roster following his recent success as an Asian Championships runner-up. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty beat Rizky Hidayat & Jack Yu (21-14, 21-16) in First Doubles in 36 minutes. The world-renowned pair faced a brief challenge in the second game when the Australians leveled the score at 14-all. However, the Indians "raced to a finish" by winning seven of the next nine points to seal the tie for India.

India’s campaign in Uber Cup 2026 till now

The Indian women’s team has one win and one loss in Group A of the Uber Cup. After a narrow opening defeat to hosts Denmark, a young Indian side bounced back with a dominant win over Ukraine to keep their quarterfinal hopes alive. With several senior players rested or unavailable, teenagers Unnati Hooda (18) and Tanvi Sharma (17) have taken on lead roles, both securing critical wins against Ukraine.

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PV Sindhu has played both singles and doubles. She was rested for the singles against Ukraine to stay fresh for the upcoming clash with China, though she still featured in the final doubles rubber of that tie.India faces defending champions China tonight (April 27) at 10:00 PM IST. This is a must-win encounter; India needs a victory to guarantee progress to the quarterfinals, as China and Denmark currently lead the group standings.