Chetan Anand [ Images ] lost his singles match but India [ Images ] still rolled over hosts Thailand and topped their group after Arvind Bhat [ Images ] and RMV Gurusaidutt won their respective matches in the Thomas Cup (Asia Zone) qualifiers in Nakornratchasima on Wednesday.

India, who won 3-2, had earlier stream-rolled Sri Lanka [ Images ] and Combodia in the tournament.

The Indians were pushed on the backfoot initially when world number 15 Chetan lost his first singles to 32nd ranked Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk 18-21, 14-21 in 28 minutes.

The visitors found themselves in further trouble when Sanave Thomas [ Images ] and Rupesh Kumar [ Images ] lost the second match against Patipat Chalardchaleam and Thitipong Lapoe 19-21, 20-22 in 36 minutes.

However, world number 33 Arvind pulled off the third match, beating Suppanyu Avihingsanon 21-15, 21-16 in 32 minutes to give India a glimmer of hope.

After that, the experienced doubles pair of V Diju and newcomer Akshay Dewalkar registered a 16-21, 21-18, 21-14 victory over Tin D Caballes and Nipitphon Puangpuapech in 37 minutes to draw parity.

With both the teams tied at 2-2, young gun RMV Gurusaidutt joined the party and thrashed Watchara Buranakruea 21-6, 21-13 in just 25 minutes to help India top Group C.