Make that 5!
The score is 14-17 now. Can the Indians maintain this sudden momentum they have?
4 consecutive points!
4 consecutive points for India, and Dhruv-Arjun are growing in confidence. Just four-point deficit at 13-17 now.
Wonderful placement!
A wonderful placement from Arjun as India reduce the deficit at 11-17. Is there a comeback from here?
Service fault!
A service fault from China hands the serve back to India. India trail 9-17.
Tough luck, Kapila!
Dhruv Kapila does all the hard work, keeps India in the rally single-handedly before smashing one right into the net. China leads 16-8.
Brilliant serve from Liu!
A terrific serve from Liu and the Indians had no chance of returning that. China leads 14-5.
Indians starting to find their rhythm
The Indians have slowly started to get into their groove. But, is it too late for the opening game? The trail 12-5 at the moment.
11-4
India earn two consecutive points, but the Chinese soon hit back and go to the mid-game break with a 11-4 lead.
Finally a point for India
India finally earn a point, thanks to a brilliant return from Dhruv Kapila. They trail 10-2.
China continues to dominate
The Chinese pair continues to dominate, winning points at will. They lead 8-1 as India continue to struggle.
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