Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 1 Live Updates: India vs Ghana Hockey Match Next, Nataraj in Semis

Commonwealth Games, Day 1 Live Updates: India have got some really good results on the opening day of the CWG 2022. The highlight among them was Srihari Nataraj qualifying for the semi-finals of 100m backstroke with a timing of 54.68 seconds. Indian boxer Shiva Thapa defeated Pakistan's Suleiman Baloch 5-0 in 63kg 3-2.

The Indian women's TT team started off the campaign with a bang by defeating South Africa 3-0 in their group match. The doubles team of Sreeja Akula and Reeth Tennison beat Lailaa Edwards and Danisha Jayavant Patel in straight games. Then, star TT player Manika Batra took India's domination in the match to the next level and defeated Mushfiquh Kalam 11-5, 11-3, 11-2.

Then, Sreeja Akula beat Danisha Jayavant Patel. India, however, tasted defeats in lawn bowls, swimming (50m butterfly and 400m freestyle) and cycling events. Also, the India women's cricket team is batting against Australia in the cricket competition. Later in the day, the women's hockey team will face Ghana.

The mixed badminton team would also be in action in the evening. In terms of boxing, Shiva Thapa, Sumit Kundu, Ashish Kumara and Rohit Tokas have their bouts lined up for today. The opening day can go a long way in setting a good tone for the Indian contingent in the event.