KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- The national sepak takraw squad lived up to expectations by booking their place in the final after defeating India 2-0 in the team regu event of the 2025 Thai King’s Cup Championship in Songkhla today.
In the semi-final held at Hatyai Hall, Central Hatyai Shopping Centre, the first regu comprising veterans Muhammad Syahir Mohd Rosdi, Farhan Adam and Mohammad Azlan Alias got off to a fiery start, securing the first point with a 15-10, 15-11 win.
In the second match, the trio of Muhammad Noraizat Mohd Nordin, Muhammad Haziq Hairul Nizam and Norfaizzul Abd Razak continued the momentum to seal a second straight-set victory, 15-11, 15-8.
The win rekindled hopes of ending Malaysia’s 34-year wait for the team event title against arch-rivals Thailand in the final tomorrow.
Earlier, hosts Thailand, known as the ‘White Elephants’, confirmed their spot in the final after overcoming South Korea 2-0 (15-8, 15-11), (15-8, 15-7).
Malaysia and Thailand last met in the 2025 Asian Cup final in May, where the latter emerged victorious.
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