India Open LIVE: Day 5 - PV Sindhu exits - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog

11-8

Aakarshi Kashyap goes into the break with an 11-8 lead. This should be a big boost for the youngster!

Wonderful start for Aakarshi

A wonderful start for Aakarshi Kashyap as she opens up a two-point lead at 6-4. She has been moving well on the court so far, and the only question is if she can maintain this?

Close start!

A very close start to the contest and both Kashyap and Busanan are level at 2-2.

Aakarshi Kashyap in action!

Aakarshi Kashyap in action next in Women's Singles Semifinal. She is up against the second seed Busanan Ongabamrungphan of Thaliland. Going to be a tough ask this for the Indian.

Lakhsya Sen WINSSS!

First ever India Open final appearance sealed for Lakshya Sen. That was a tough contest, but nevertheless a win at the end for the World Championships bronze medallist.

Lakshya in control!

Lakshya Sen is in complete control of the proceedings now. Leads 18-12 and he is just 3 points away from a win.

11-6

A healthy 11-6 advantage for Lakshya Sen before the change of sides. He has been wonderful so far in the decider and the first game looks a thing of ages ago.

Sen on the charge

He is carrying the momentum forward from the previous game is Lakshya Sen. Takes an early 4-1 lead in the decider.

Lakshya Sen pockets the second game

Lakshya Sen - what a playerrr!!

Ups his game when it matters the most and pockets the second game 21-16. Off we go to the decider!

Sen takes the lead

Good comeback from the Indian as he takes a three-point lead at 15-12.