India defeats Australia 8-6 but misses knockout stage at ITTF Mixed Team World Cup

India defeated Australia 8-6 in their final group match at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, China. Despite the win, India did not qualify for the knockout stage due to earlier losses to the USA and China. India, the only team without its top-ranked players, finished tied with the USA and Australia, each with one win. The USA advanced to the knockout stage based on a better games won-to-lost ratio. China topped the group with three wins. In the match against Australia, India had mixed results in doubles and singles, with key victories helping secure the final match win.