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India, Pakistan men in squash final

August 25, 2006 22:21 IST

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The Indian men's team set up a title clash with squash powerhouse Pakistan while the women's team will take on Sri Lanka at the South Asian Games in Colombo.

The men's and women's team whitewashed Bangladesh and Nepal 3-0 respectively in the semi-finals in Colombo on Friday.

In the other men's semi-final, Pakistan beat Sri Lanka 3-0 in while the Sri Lankan women got revenge for their counterparts with a 2-1 win.

In men's team competition, Gaurav Nandrajog trampled Shopon Pervez 9-0, 9-0, 9-0 while Vikas Jangra got the better of Ramjagdish Pashi 9-3, 9-0, 9-6. Parth Sharma defeated Bhola Lal Chowhan 9-1, 9-1, 9-0.

In the women's team event, Joshna Chinappa scored a thumping 9-0, 9-1, 9-0 win over Chhitij Gurung. Anwesha Reddy enjoyed a 9-0, 9-1, 9-0 victory over Krishna Thapa while Surbhi

Mishra went past Manida Shah 9-4, 9-0, 9-0.

In the other women's semi-final, Sri Lanka beat Pakistan 2-1. Tehani Guruge lost to Maria Toor Wazir 9-0, 9-5, 9-2; Nirasha Guruge defeated Muqaddas Ashrar 9-3, 9-2, 9-2 while Vidushi Gurunada got the better of Misbah Rani 9-2, 9-4, 3-9, 10-9.

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka 3-0 in  the other men's semi-final.

Mansoor Zaman defeated Saman Thilakaratne 9-2, 9-8, 9-3; Aamir Atlas Khan thrashed Anura Hewage 9-0, 9-0, 9-0 while Yasir Ali Butt dealt the last blow with a 9-0, 9-0, 9-2 win over Eeranga Alwis.

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