Badminton World Tour Finals 2021 LIVE, Day 1- Satwik-Chirag loses, Lakshya Sen handed win - Scores, Updates, Results, Live blog
Ashwini-Sikki on fire!
The Indians have come out with aggression post the break. They have decided to take it head on. 3 points in a row and the deficit is down to two points at 9-11.
39-shot rally
A 39-shot rally post the break, and the Indians did well. They hung in there and eventually forced the Japanese to hit one wide of the court. Good start post the break for India.
11-6
A healthy 11-6 lead for the Matsuyama and Shida going into the mid-game break. The Indians were competitive for the most part of that half, but multiple errors towards the end leaves them with a lot to work on.
4-point lead
The Japanese pair has stepped up the game and the Indians are struggling now. They open up a 4-point lead in no time. 10-6.
3 in a row
3 points in a row for the Japanese pair. The longest rally of the match with 49 shots. Ponnappa does all the hard work to keep India in the rally, the Japanese cleverly deflect the shuttle to Reddy and she is found wanting. 6-4 lead for Japan.
What a drop!
The longest rally of the match and Matsuyama comes up with a wonderful drop. Sikki Reddy had no chance reaching there. Classy shot! Japan leads 5-3.
2-2
Multiple shots into the net from Matsuyama-Shida and the scores are level at 2-2.
Wide!
The match is underway and the Japanese pair get the first point, thanks to a wide shot from Ashwini.
Ashwini-Sikki to serve
Both the pairs are out at the Bali International Convention Centre and the Indians will serve first in the match. Will Ponnappa-Sikki cause an upset?
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