Uber Cup LIVE - India v/s Japan Quarterfinal - Live Blog, Updates, Results, Score

4-1

Bhatt continues to struggle and Takahashi takes her lead to 4-1 with some delightful shots.

Early lead for Sayaka

The second game starts and Sayaka Takahashi has raced to a 2-0 lead in no time. 

NOPE!

Sayaka Takahashi wins the first game 21-16. The scoreboard might suggest it was close, but it never was. The Japanese was in complete control of the proceedings from the start and Bhatt has a lot to ponder about.

Japan just 1 game away from knocking India out of the UBER CUP 2021. All on the young shoulders of Aditi Bhatt for Inida.

Bhatt saves 2!

Aditi Bhatt saves 2 game points. Can she save 4 more?

6 GAME POINTS

A wonderfully placed backhand from Sayaka and she has 6 game points at 20-14.

6-point lead!

Sayaka Takahashi is closing in on the first game. She leads 18-12. Can Bhatt strike back?

Takahashi back in control

A couple of errors from the Indian and the Japanese is back in control. She leads 16-11.

10-13

Aditi Bhatt is fighting back and the deficit is only 3 points now. 

Consecutive points for Aditi

Sayaka hits the shuttle wide twice and gifts Bhatt two points. India trails 8-13.

11-6

Sayaka Takahashi in complete control of the proceedings as she goes into the break with an 11-6 lead. Bhatt and the Indian coach have a lot of thinking to do.