Srikanth edges ahead
The second game has started closely, but Srikanth has managed to open up a 2-point lead at 4-2. Pressure firmly on Praneeth to deliver.
Done and dusted!
Sai Praneeth tried his best to force his way back into it, but the early lead for Srikanth was enough to close this off.
Kidambi Srikanth takes the first game 21-14 in 14 minutes.
3 consecutive points
3 consecutive points for Sai Praneeth and he is staging a fightback. Srikanth leads 17-11, but needs to be careful here.
Comfortable lead for Srikanth
Sai Praneeth has managed to stitch together a few points post the break, but Srikanth has everything under control with a 14-6 lead.
11-3
Srikanth is on an absolute roll here and Praneeth has no answers. The former world number 1 goes into the break with a massive 11-3 lead.
Can Praneeth hit back? Or will this be a one sided contest?
Great start for Srikanth!
After handing out 1 point to Praneeth, Srikanth wins four in a row to lead 7-1. What a start!
Early lead for Kidambi Srikanth
Srikanth has taken an early lead against Sai Praneeth. He is 2-0 up.
The players have arrived!
Both Srikanth and Praneeth have arrived on Court Number 2 and have started with the warmups. We will begin in the next few minutes.
Praneeth will serve first!
Srikanth-Praneeth Head to Head
Sai Praneeth holds a 5-3 edge over former World Number 1 Kidambi Srikanth. This is surely going to be close, with neither Srikanth nor Praneeth being at the best of their abilities in the recently concluded Thomas Cup.
Who will come out on top?
Indians in action
A total of 7 Indian matches will take place today at the Odense Stadion, including an all India clash of Kidambi Srikanth and Sai Praneeth.
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