India will face Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup 2026 on Friday, May 1, with a semifinal spot on the line in Horsens, Denmark.
The 2022 champions will look to return to the last four for the first time since their historic title-winning campaign, but Chinese Taipei pose a strong challenge with experienced singles players and reliable doubles combinations.
Here's everything you need to know about the India vs Chinese Taipei quarterfinal clash.
When will India vs Chinese Taipei Thomas Cup quarterfinal take place?
The Thomas Cup 2026 quarterfinal tie between India and Chinese Taipei will begin no earlier than 1:30 PM IST on Friday, May 1.
The match is being played in Horsens, Denmark, which is hosting the knockout stages of the prestigious men's team badminton tournament.
Where to watch India vs Chinese Taipei live in India
Fans in India can watch the
Thomas Cup 2026 quarterfinal live across television and digital platforms.
- Live TV broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live streaming: JioHotstar
The match will be available to stream live through the JioHotstar app and website.
India vs Chinese Taipei lineup for Thomas Cup quarterfinal
India have fielded a strong lineup featuring a mix of youth and experience across singles and doubles matches.
First singles
Lakshya Sen vs Chou Tien Chen
First doubles
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy / Chirag Shetty vs Chiu Hsiang Chieh / Wang Chi-lin
Second singles
Ayush Shetty vs Lin Chun-yi
Second doubles
MR Arjun / Hariharan Amsakarunan vs Liu Kuang Heng / Yang Po-hsuan
Third singles
Kidambi Srikanth vs Chi Yu-jen
India have opted to include Kidambi Srikanth in the third singles position, relying on his experience if the tie extends to the deciding match.
How India reached the Thomas Cup 2026 quarterfinals
India secured their place in the last eight after delivering strong performances during the group stage.
They registered a convincing 4-1 win over Canada and followed it with a dominant 5-0 victory against Australia. However, India suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat to defending champions China in their final group match.
Despite the loss, India progressed to the knockout stage and now face a tough test against Chinese Taipei.
Chinese Taipei's path to the quarterfinals
Chinese Taipei topped their group despite facing stiff competition.
They suffered a defeat against Korea but bounced back strongly, including a dramatic comeback victory against Denmark. After losing the first two singles matches in that tie, Chinese Taipei rallied to win both doubles matches and the deciding singles rubber to secure qualification.
Their ability to fight back under pressure makes them a dangerous opponent heading into the quarterfinal clash.
Key players to watch in India vs Chinese Taipei clash
Lakshya Sen vs Chou Tien Chen
Lakshya Sen faces a tough opening test against experienced shuttler Chou Tien Chen. However, Lakshya has won their last two meetings, including a semifinal victory at the Australian Open, giving India confidence in the opening match.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
India's top doubles pair will be crucial to the team's chances. The duo hold a 2-0 head-to-head advantage over their opponents and are expected to play a decisive role in securing points.
Ayush Shetty vs Lin Chun-yi
Ayush Shetty faces a challenging contest against Lin Chun-yi, one of the strongest singles players in the Chinese Taipei lineup. This match could prove pivotal depending on earlier results.
Kidambi Srikanth
Veteran shuttler Kidambi Srikanth may become the key figure if the tie stretches to the final singles match, where experience often proves decisive.
India vs Chinese Taipei Thomas Cup quarterfinal prediction
India head into the quarterfinal with a slight edge due to their strong doubles combinations and recent head-to-head success in key matchups.
However, Chinese Taipei's resilience and depth across singles and doubles ensure that the tie is expected to be closely contested, with momentum likely to shift across the five matches.
With several major upsets already seen in the tournament, including early exits for traditional powerhouses, the India vs Chinese Taipei quarterfinal promises to be one of the most closely watched ties of the Thomas Cup 2026.
