India's mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto exited the BWF World Championships 2026 following a straight-game loss to Chinese duo Guo Xinwa and Chen Fanghui in the pre-quarterfinals at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Thursday.

The Indian duo lost 16-21, 5-21 to their opponents, ending their run at the home tournament. Unforced errors from Kapila and Crasto allowed the Chinese pair to take control, limiting the Indian side to just five points in the final game.