Zii Jia and Co hammer Hong Kong 5-0 for a promising start in Thomas Cup Finals

Fine form: Lee Zii Jia gives Malaysia a flying start in Group D tie against Hong Kong.

CHENGDU: Malaysia got off to a brilliant start in the Thomas Cup Finals after beating Hong Kong 5-0 in the opening Group D tie.

Men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia gave an astounding show to put the team in the lead by beating Lee Cheuk Yiu 21-18, 21-18 at the Hi-Tech Sports Center in Chengdu on Saturday (April 27).