Star shuttlers PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy will look to hit top gear as the Indian badminton team begins its campaign at the BWF Sudirman Cup with a clash against Chinese Taipei here on Sunday.

India have always depended on their singles stars to deliver at the team championships and a lot will again ride on them as the country aim to clinch a first-ever medal in the world mixed team championships.

Bolstered by the Thomas Cup win, India will now hope to display their might in the mixed team event with men’s pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and women’s combination of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand set to play pivotal roles in the campaign.

India have been placed along with Malaysia, Chinese Taipei and Australia in Group C with the two top teams qualifying for the knockout stage.

A lot will depend on Sindhu, who is expected to face former world No. 1 Tai Tzu. World No. 9 Prannoy too will face a tough battle as he is likely to be pitted against world No. 5 Chou Tien Chen.

On Monday, India will clash against Malaysia and it is expected to be a fascinating battle.