New Delhi. In a thrilling encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, India emerged victorious against Chinese Taipei in the top 12 cross match at the Asian Games. The final score was 25-22, 25-22, 25-21 in favor of India and it secured its place in the 1-6th place playoff. In the match held on September 22, 2023, both the teams displayed excellent performance. The opening set set the tone for the match, with India winning by a margin of 25-22. Both teams displayed remarkable defensive and offensive abilities, but India managed to retain the lead.
In the tightly contested second set, India once again won 25-22. The Indian team displayed excellent teamwork and composure under pressure to take a vital two-set lead. The third and final set proved to be extremely tense. Chinese Taipei fought hard to stay in the match, but India eventually prevailed and won the set 25–21, securing their place in the 1st–6th place playoff.
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India took control early in the third set and led 10-4. Chinese Taipei made mistakes which worked in India’s favour. Earlier, Chinese Taipei made a comeback and reduced the gap to only two points at 12-10. They started attacking with full force, forcing India to work hard to maintain their lead.