Asian Games Table Tennis: India men beat Tajikistan, women thrash Nepal to enter knockouts- Highlights

Game 1: Manush trails

Not a good start for Manush. He trails 5-7 against Sultanov in the first game. 

Game 1: Manush, Sultonov fight

Manush and Sultonov play a close opening game as they are at level at 4-4. 

Manush Shah in action

Manush Shah in action against Ubaydullo Sultonov of Tajikistan in the second match of the tie. 

Manav wins, India takes 1-0 lead vs Tajikistan

Manav wins the third game 11-8 and wraps up the match in straight games in less than 18 minutes. India takes a 1-0 lead over Tajikistan.

Final score: Manav beats Mahmudov 11-8, 11-5, 11-8 in 17 minutes.

Game 3: Manav leads 10-7

Manav draws level again at 7-7 before taking a three-point lead at 10-7.

Game 3: Manav draws level

Manav draws level at 6-6. Can he win the match from here? 

Game 3: Mahmudov retains the lead

Mahmudov uses his strong game to gain a 6-4 lead over Manav. 

Game 3: Manav trails

Mahmudov leads the game 3-2. But Manav draws level at 3-3. The Indian stands a chance to wrap up the match in straight games. 

Manav wins the second game

Manav takes a 2-0 lead over Mahmudov. He wins the second game 11-5.

Manav on game point

Manav now has five game points at 10-5. He is brilliant today.