India vs Bangladesh — Men’s Badminton | Asian Games 2026 Day 3
India vs Bangladesh — Men’s Badminton | Asian Games 2026 Day 3
Date: September 21, 2026 (Day 3) | Time: 10:00 AM IST | Venue: Nagoya, Japan
| Team | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | — | Results Pending |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | — |
Match Preview
India’s Men’s Badminton team faces Bangladesh in the team event pool stage on Day 3 of Asian Games 2026. This is a match India will be heavily favoured to win, but the team will be looking to use it as an opportunity to give all their players match time before the tougher knockout stage battles ahead.
India’s badminton squad features some of the world’s top-ranked players, including Lakshya Sen and H.S. Prannoy, both of whom have been in excellent form on the international circuit. The team event format sees five singles and doubles matches played across the tie, with the first team to win three matches taking the tie.
Bangladesh have been improving their badminton program in recent years but are still a significant step below India’s level. For the Bangladesh players, facing world-class Indian opposition is a valuable experience that will help develop their game for the future.
India Men’s Badminton — Key Players
| Player | Discipline | World Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Lakshya Sen | Men’s Singles | Top 10 globally |
| H.S. Prannoy | Men’s Singles | Top 15 globally |
| Satwiksairaj Rankireddy | Men’s Doubles | Top 5 globally (doubles pair) |
| Chirag Shetty | Men’s Doubles | Top 5 globally (doubles pair) |
Badminton Team Event — Format & India’s Campaign
The team event in badminton at Asian Games 2026 follows the Thomas Cup format — five matches per tie comprising three singles and two doubles. India’s strongest challenge will come in the semifinal and final stages, where they could face China, South Korea, or Indonesia — traditional powerhouses of Asian badminton.
India are genuine medal contenders this year, with their men’s doubles pair of Rankireddy and Shetty being arguably the best pair in Asia at the moment. Combined with the depth in singles, India have a realistic shot at the team gold for the first time in decades.
📍 Result will be updated here as soon as the tie concludes on September 21.
