Wednesday, February 25, 2026

India beat Pakistan to enter World Group I

Published on

Advertisement

ISLAMABAD: The Indian staff reached the Davis Cup 2024 World Group I with a victory over Pakistan on the historic go to to the neighbouring nation after 60 years, right here on Sunday.

Going into Day 2 World Group I play-off tie with a 2-0 lead, the duo of Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni overcame a late problem from Aqeel Khan and Muzammil Murtaza within the doubles match to seal the tie.

The Bhambri-Myneni pair outplayed the Pakistani duo in a two-hour encounter to register a 6-2, 7-6(7-5) victory. That is India’s eighth straight victory towards Pakistan in Davis Cup.

With singles victories registered by Ramkumar Ramanathan and Sriram Balaji on Day 1, India took an unassailable 3-0 lead.

On the opening day on Saturday, Ramanathan defeated Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi 6-7(7-3), 7-6(7-4), 6-0, whereas Sriram Balaji registered straight units 7-5, 6-3 win over Aqeel Khan.

The reverse singles, the place Niki Poonacha takes on Muhammad Shoaib and Sriram performs Aisam, will likely be useless rubbers.

Latest articles

Flush With Frustration: Sanitation Dispute Erupts Aboard U.S. Warship in Gulf

Tensions in the Persian Gulf have taken an unexpected turn—not from missiles or maritime...

Meerut Namo Bharat Sees Record 1 Lakh+ Ridership on First Full Day of Operations

The newly launched Namo Bharat service connecting Meerut with the National Capital Region achieved...

Air Ambulance Crashes in Jharkhand After Vanishing From Radar With Seven On Board; Rescue Operation Underway

An air ambulance carrying seven people on board crashed on Monday evening in Jharkhand’s...

India Unveils ‘PRAHAAR’: A Comprehensive National Anti-Terror Policy to Strengthen Internal Security

India has officially launched its first consolidated anti-terror policy, titled PRAHAAR, marking a significant...
Advertisement
Advertisement