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India blank New Zealand in Sudirman Cup

Source:PTI
June 13, 2007

Indian shuttlers blanked New Zealand 5-0 in a Group B encounter in the Sudirman Cup division three competition in Glasgow, Scotland.

The mixed doubles pair of Aparna Balan and V Diju went past Daniel Shirley and Renee Flavell 21-14, 21-18.

Saina Nehwal carved out a 21-13, 21-12 win over Michelle Chan in just 25 minutes in the women's singles tie, while Anup Sridhar got the better of John Moody 21-7, 21-13 in men's singles.

The men's doubles combination of Rupesh Kumar and Thomas Sanave bounced back in style after losing the first game to win 17-21, 21-15, 21-16 against Chan and Moody.

In women's doubles tie, Saina and Balan managed a 21-18, 16-21, 21-14 win against Rachel Hindley and Renee Flavell.

India have won both their matches so far; the first one coming against Finland, and will play Scotland in their last group tie on Thursday.

The match will decide the group topper who will then play promotion play-off against winner of Group 3 A.

Source: PTI
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