KUALA LUMPUR: The national sepak takraw squad lived up to expectations by securing a place in the final after defeating India 2-0 in the doubles at the 2025 Sepak Takraw Asia Cup today.

Malaysia’s formidable duo, Muhammad Noraizat Mohd Nordin and Aidil Aiman Azwawi, showed little difficulty in breaking the spirit of Indian players Yumnam Akash and Sorokhaibam Malemnganba Singh, clinching the first set 15-12 at Stadium Titiwangsa here.

Riding on that momentum, Malaysia sealed victory in the second set with another 15-12 scoreline.