16-14
A very long rally and it ends with a perfect body smash from Vitisarn, who leads 16-14 now. Can Kidambi Srikanth hit back?
Srikanth looking a lot better
Srikanth has looked much much better than the first game and seems to be growing in confidence with each passing point. Vitidsarn leads 15-14, but this game is still wide open.
Vitidsarn edges ahead
Vitidsarn edges ahead with a powerful smash and leads 14-13.
Srikanth levels
The Indian had to fight hard for this point, but he manages to level at 12-12 with some wonderful net play.
Viitdsarn getting some treatment
Vitidsarn seems to have injured his playing hand. Getting some treatment, and we are good to go.
Srikanth trying to cling on!
Two consecutive points for the Indian as she reduces the deficit to one point at 11-12.
Srikanth trails
Kidambi Srikanth trails 9-11 at the mid-game break. PRESSURE ON for the former World Number 1!
Indian contingent is pumped up!
The Indian contingent at the Energia Areena is quite certainly energised.
Chants of "Jeetega bhai Jeetega, India Jeetega," growing louder and louder.
Srikanth opens up a 2-point lead
Srikanth generates a burst of energy and opens up a 2 point lead at 7-5 lead.
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