India Stuns Defending Champions Egypt 3–0 to Reach Squash World Cup Final

India scripted a historic moment in squash by defeating defending champions Egypt 3-0 to secure a place in the Squash World Cup final. Playing in front of a packed crowd in Chennai, the hosts delivered a composed and resilient performance against a strong Egyptian side, reinforcing India’s growing stature in the global squash arena. The victory marks India’s maiden entry into the tournament’s summit clash.

Dominant Start Sets the Tone

India made a confident beginning through Velavan Senthilkumar, who dispatched Ibrahim Elkabbani in straight games. Displaying sharp control and consistency, Velavan sealed the contest 7-1, 7-3, 7-6 to give India an early advantage. His calm approach under pressure ensured Egypt were denied early momentum, allowing India to dictate the flow of the semifinal tie.

Anahat Singh Shows Grit Under Pressure

The highlight of the tie came in the women’s singles, where India’s top-ranked player Anahat Singh faced a stern test from Nour Heikal. In a high-intensity five-game battle, Anahat emerged victorious 3-2. After dropping her first game of the tournament, the teenager responded with precision and attacking play. Despite injuring her left hand in the deciding game, Anahat showed remarkable mental strength to close out the match, drawing loud applause from the home crowd.

Abhay Singh Seals the Historic Win

India men’s No. 1 Abhay Singh completed the sweep with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Adam Hawal. The match extended close to an hour, featuring long rallies and physical exchanges. After dropping the second game, Abhay regained control with smart shot selection and defensive resilience. At 6-6 in the fourth game, a perfectly executed backhand drop sealed the victory, confirming India’s place in the final.

Exam Oriented Facts

• The Squash World Cup features mixed team competition.
• Egypt are among the most successful nations in world squash.
• Anahat Singh is India’s top-ranked women’s squash player.
• The event is being hosted in Chennai.

Final Clash Against Top Seeds Hong Kong

India will face top seeds Hong Kong in the final. Hong Kong advanced after a 2-2 draw with Japan, progressing on game difference. With strong performances across both men’s and women’s matches, India will enter the title clash with confidence, aiming to cap their campaign with a maiden Squash World Cup title on home soil.