WTT Contender Lasko 2021, LIVE Semi-finals: Manika Batra eyes finals — Scores, Updates, Results, Live blog
A time-out for the Chinese as the nerves are getting tizzy here!
Only a one-point gap separating the Chinese from the Indians here in the fifth game - let's go!
Batra and Archana need to risk a few shots and go for it here and can't play defensive!
The Chinese are attacking full-pace here!
Manika and Archana need to pull something special out of their sleeves here as the Chinese are keeping the rallies short and mixing up the spin - they lead 7-4!
Solid backhand return from Kamath!
Kamath and Batra are trying to regain the momentum in the fifth as they lag behind a 4-2!
Wang/Liu secure Game 4 now!
Wang/Liu gets the better of Batra/Kamath in the fourth, 11-5. We are into the fifth now - so far, so good fight from the Indians, let's go!
Things look stark in the fourth game now - the Chinese are attacking again
Manika Batra and Archana Kamath have only managed two points on the board as the Chinese duo are gaining momentum now - they scamper to lead 8-2 in the fourth game.
Manika and Archana bag the third game!
Manika Batra and Archana Kamath take a 2 game lead in the semi-finals!
The third game is pocketed in 11-6 again! Let's keep this momentum going!
Into the third game we head - Manika and Archana have a two point cushion
Quick rallies and deftly angled shots dictate this match so far as the Indian pair leads 6-4 in the third game. They will have to be careful as Wang/Liu are attacking from every corner.
Spot of worry for Batra/Kamath as the second game goes to Wang/Liu
Despite the close fight in the second game, Batra and Kamath feel the pressure as Wang/Liu move in close to win the second game, 11-8!
IT IS ONE GAME A PIECE NOW, IN THE SEMI-FINALS!
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