Malaysia and India took the top-two spots in their pool to make the semifinals which guarantee them at least a bronze.
Ghosal, Dipika-Harinder and Abhay-Anahat pairs reach semis to stay in medal hunt
'Just being recognised for all my efforts towards the game feels good.'
Having won the gold way back in 2014, the team is targeting the top of the podium.
Playing against high-ranked and experienced opponent in Lee Ka Yi, the 15-year-old Anahat tried her best.
The Indian squash contingent began its Asian Games campaign with comfortable victories over Singapore and Pakistan.
Aiming for that elusive singles Commonwealth Games medal Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa will make one last-ditch effort to break the jinx in Birmingham.
While Ghosal defeated Altamimi 11-4, 11-4, 11-6, Mangaonkar edged past Tsukue 11-6 11-2 11-6 in another pre-quarterfinal match.
Saurav Ghosal outclassed Henry Leung of Hong Kong in the men's singles semi-final to remain firmly on course for a second gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games.
India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday, October 2.
Anahat Singh seals berth for World Junior Squash C'ship after topping selection trials
Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday, October 1.
How India's athletes fared on Day 1 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday, October 3.
A summary of Indian athletes' performance on Day 7 of the Games.