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Intanon with a healthy lead

Intanon goes into the mid-game break with a healthy 11-7 lead. She seems to have put Sindhu completely off her rhythm now. Does Sindhu have something special in store? Or will we head into a decider?

8-5

Intanon seems to be very much in control of this game. 8-5 lead for the Thai.

Intanon LEADS

4-straight points for Intanon and she leads 5-2 now. 

2-2

Tight start this time, unlike the first game. Intanon is looking much better than she was.

Aggressive start!

A very aggressive start from Intanon with multiple body smashes, and Sindhu eventually crumbles. 1-0 for the Thai.

Sindhu takes the first game

That was comfortable for PV Sindhu. Intanon hits one long, and the Indian pockets the first game 21-15 in 17 minutes. 

Can Intanon force Sindhu into a decider?

This is Sindhu's game to lose

A 5-point lead for Sindhu, courtesy some luck. 18-13 lead and this is hers to lose now.

Sindhu extends her lead

Sindhu has managed to extend her lead post the break. 15-11 advantage now.

11-9

PV Sindhu has a 11-9 advantage at the mid-game break. A decent comeback from Intanon after Sindhu had opened up a healthy lead.

21-shot rally

The longest rally of the match so far, Intanon bags it with sensational net play. She trails 9-10.