SportsPosted at: Apr 29 2025 2:36PM

China, Thailand, South Korea, Chinese Taipei advance to Sudirman Cup knockouts

Xiamen (China), Apr 29 (UNI) Defending champion China, along with Thailand, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei, secured early passage to the Sudirman Cup knockout stages after dominating their
first two group matches.
In Group A, China rotated its lineup against Hong Kong, China resting all starters except men's singles star Shi Yuqi.
Shi endured a grueling battle with Lee Cheuk Yiu on Monday, dropping the second set before rallying to win the decider 21-12. The hosts ultimately prevailed 5-0.
"I was completely gassed in the second game," admitted Shi. "I had to keep reminding myself to fight for every point."
Thailand joined China in advancing after blanking African champions Algeria 5-0. The two teams will clash Wednesday to determine the group winner.
In Group B, four-time champion South Korea overcame another men's singles stumble to defeat Canada 4-1, while Chinese Taipei cruised past the Czech Republic 5-0. Both teams secured quarterfinal spots.
In Group C, Japan and Malaysia both won their first group matches with 5-0 victories over Australia and France respectively.
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Mitchell Starc's near-hattrick sees KKR post 204/9

29 Apr 2025 | 10:10 PM

New Delhi, Apr 29 (UNI) An impactful innings from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and a late blitz from Andre Russell powered Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a formidable 204 for 9 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2025 clash at Arun Jaitely Stadium here on Tuesday, but the innings ended in high drama as Mitchell Starc nearly claimed a hat-trick in a pulsating final over.

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NEW DELHI, APR 28 (UNI):- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Ajinkya Rahane plays a shot during an Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders v/s Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-92U

NEW DELHI, APR 28 (UNI):- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz plays a shot during an Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders v/s Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-90U

NEW DELHI, APR 28 (UNI):- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Sunil Narine plays a shot during an Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders v/s Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-89U

HYDERABAD, APR 29 (UNI):- Union Minister of Coal and Mines and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy, addressing BJP Office Bearers and District Presidents Meeting at BJP Office, in Hyderabad on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-88U

HYDERABAD, APR 29 (UNI):- Union Minister of Coal and Mines and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy, addressing BJP Office Bearers and District Presidents Meeting at BJP Office, in Hyderabad on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-87U

CHANDIGARH, APR 29 (UNI):- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini meet Civil Services Examination (UPSC) qualified candidates and felicitate them, in Chandigarh on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-85U

HYDERABAD, APR 29 (UNI):- Representatives of Jewellery Associations of Telangana along with V.K.Manoj, Director-Projects, United Exhibitions and others at the date announcements event of Hyderabad International Jewellery Show (HIJS), in Hyderabad on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-84U

NEW DELHI, APR 29 (UNI):- Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS General Anil Chauhan and Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi at a meeting, in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-83U

NEW DELHI, APR 29 (UNI)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi with NSA Ajit Doval, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh at a meeting, in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-82U

NEW DELHI, APR 29 (UNI):- Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS General Anil Chauhan and Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi at a meeting, in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-81U

NEW DELHI, APR 29 (UNI):- Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval and armed forced chiefs at a meeting, in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-80U

KOLKATA, APR 29 (UNI):- Activists of SUCI take part in a rally in protest against terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, in Kolkata on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-79U

KOLKATA, APR 29 (UNI):- Activists of SUCI (C) take part in a rally in protest against terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, in Kolkata on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-76U

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, APR 29 (UNI):- People paying tributes to legendary Malayalam film maker Shaji N Karun who died, in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-75U

KOLKATA, APR 29 (UNI):- Activists of SUCI (C) take part in a rally in protest against terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, in Kolkata on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-74U