India's Dipika Pallikal Advances to Women's Doubles Final in World Squash Championships

India, 19 December 2025 — Dipika Pallikal, alongside her partner Saurav Ghosal, has secured a place in the women's doubles final at the ongoing World Squash Championships. The duo triumphed over their opponents from Egypt in a closely contested semi-final match held in Chennai on Tuesday. The Indian pair displayed resilience and strategic gameplay to win the match 11-9, 8-11, 11-7. The victory marks a significant achievement as it is the first time an Indian pair has reached the finals in this category at the World Championships. The finals are scheduled to take place on Thursday, where Pallikal and Ghosal will face the reigning champions from Australia. The event, hosted in Chennai, underscores India's growing prominence in the squash world and highlights the country's talent on an international stage.