Team Asia produced a dramatic 10-10 tie against Europe in the inaugural EurAsia Cup as Gaganjeet Bhullar and Anirban Lahiri played exceptionally well to win their respective matches.
The Asians rose from 0-5 on the first day and 3-7 on the second day, winning six of the 10 singles, losing just two and halving the other two for a 7-3 verdict in singles leading to a 10-10 result.
Bhullar outperformed Europe's World No. 66 Thorbjorn Olesen 4 & 3 while Lahiri won his second point of the event, edging past World No. 23 Victor Dubuisson the second highest world ranked player in the rival team 2 & 1.
Lahiri, who wrapped around the Indian flag on the 18th while waiting for the final pair to come, going on to win two points for Asia, said "I thought we could do a Europe on them this year (Europe coming back to beat US in Ryder Cup). Maybe, do a Medinah in Malaysia. Yes, it was absolutely superb that we could fightback like this," he said.
"I think Thongchai masterminded the draw, I think that was one of the key factors today. When I was on the back nine, it was inspiring for me to see how the rest of the team was fighting. And I think that brought the best out in me coming down the stretch."
Bhullar expressed the team feeling rightly, saying, "There was a time that guys used to say that we were from Asia, do you have a tour. Now people know that the Asian Tour players are the players from Asian continent are going to be the next superstars."
He further said, "I think it's a great moment for Asian golf because it's put us on the map and I know a lot of people will now take notice of ten of us and the Asian Tour."
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