Thomas & Uber Cup Finals LIVE: Both Indian men and women start their campaign with wins — Blog, updates, score, results

5-straight points!

5 straights points for Ashmita and she has taken the lead at 9-8. A nice little passage of play for her.

Asmita trails

This does not seem to be going Ashmita's way. She is trailing 3-7in the second game.

Asmita surrenders Game 1

That was quick. Rachel pockets the first game 21-12 in just 11 minutes. Can Ashmita force this into a decider?

11-5

A massive advantage for the Canadian at the first mid-game break. Can Ashmita bounce back?

Ashmita on the backfoot

Rachel Chan has started off well and has opened up a 7-3 lead. Pressure on the young Indian.

Next up: Ashmita Chaliha takes on Rachel Chan

Crasto and Jolly beat Choi and Wu 21-9, 21-15. India lead by 3-1.

Jolly's powerful return to Choi, does the job for the Indian teens, who win 21-9, 21-15.

Jolly and Crasto lead 15-13

A rally of smashes by Crasto, taking charge up front. The Indian pair is proving to be too good against the Canadians.

Crasto makes full use of the pace and beats Choi on successive ocassions. The Indian pair leads 11-9 at the interval.

An error of judgement by the Canadian pair puts the Indian duo with a 9-8 lead.