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India, Pakistan men in squash final
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August 25, 2006 22:21 IST

The Indian men's team set up a title clash with squash powerhouse Pakistan while the women's team will take on Sri Lanka [Images] 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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