Malvika does a leg split!
Malvika Bansod loses her balance and does a leg split on court. Nothing to worry, as she is up on her feet!
Malvika leads 2-0
Two errors from Nella, and two early points for Malvika Bansod.
Women's Singles up next!
Malvika Bansod will take to the court for India next in women's singles. She will be up against 15-year-old Nella Nqvist.
This is expected to be an easy one for Malvika, stay tuned to know if India can wrap up this tie with a win here.
SRIKANTH WINS!
No, I am not kidding.
Kidambi Srikanth has defeated Kalle Koljonen 16-21, 21-14, 21-11 and helped India to a 2-0 lead in the tie against Finland. Yes, Koljonen is much lower-ranked, but this was a decent comeback from the former World Number 1.
18-8
Koljonen playing out of his skin, but Srikanth has got this covered. He leads 18-8. Just a matter of time now.
Srikanth loses a challenge
A wonderful smash from Srikanth called out, and it is out! Consecutive points for Koljonen for the first time in the decider. Srikanth leads 16-6.
Koljonen is frustrated
Koljonen is visibly frustrated here. Nothing going his way as Srikanth continues to motor along. The Indian leads 16-5.
10-point lead!
Kidambi Srikanth now has a 10-point lead at 14-4. He is making Koljonen play to his will. Brilliant!
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