Consecutive points for Koljonen
Koljonen opens up the lead to 3-points once again at 13-10.
Srikanth closes in on the gap
Srikanth is fighting back here. He has reduced the deficit to 1-point at 10-11 with some well placed shots.
11-8
Kalle Kaljonen goes to the mid-game break with an 11-8 lead. Pressure well and truly on Kidambi Srikanth to force this into a decider.
Srikanth clinging on!
Srikanth looking a lot better than he was during the first game, but still trails 7-10. He has executed his plans better in this game and has just about prevented Kalle from running away with this.
Consecutive points for Srikanth
Srikanth manages to grab a couple of points from two well-executed shots. He trails 5-7.
Koljonen marches on!
Kalle Koljonen opens up a four-point lead at 7-3. Will Srikanth be able to stage a comeback?
Steady start to second game
A sedate start to the second game with scored square at 2-2.
Yes, he does!
Kalle Koljonen takes the first game 21-16. A poor outing for Srikanth as he lets a comfortable lead slip away to concede this game.
Can Srikanth at least push this into a decider?
4 Game points
Koljonen gifts himself 4 game points with a stunning smash. Can he convert?
16-18
Srikanth slowly hitting back here. He has reduced the deficit to 2-points at 16-18.
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