17-11
This seems to be out of the grasp of Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy now. Unless, of course, they script something magical.
Consecutive points for India
A service fault and one misjudgement from the Chinese pair and India has won two consecutive points and trails 10-13.
5-point lead
Much like the first game, China has upped the pace and the Indians have no answers. They trail 8-13.
11-8
Yet again, it is China who goes into the mid-game break with an advantage. 11-8 lead for Li and Yu.
India wins a point!
After 6 consecutive points for the Chinese duo, India finally hits back with two. Things squared up again at 8-8.
China takes the lead!
5-consecutive points for Li-Yu and China now leads 8-6 in the second game. Indians have suddenly lost their momentum here.
Equalised!
India's four-point lead has gone for a toss as the Chinese duo levels things up at 6-6.
China hitting back!
The Chinese duo claims three consecutive points and have come back into this game. They trail 5-6.
Early lead for India
Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy take an early 3-0 lead in the second game. Can they maintain this lead?
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