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Sudirman Cup LIVE: India v/s China - Updates, Result, Score, Blog
Follow us for all the LIVE updates from India's clash against China in the Sudirman Cup.
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE Blog from Day 2 of Sudirman Cup 2021.
After falling to a 4-1 defeat against Thailand yesterday, India will take on heavyweights and defending champions China today, starting 12:30 pm IST. Can they cause an upset?
Stay tuned for all the latest updates!
Live Updates
- 27 Sep 2021 10:30 AM GMT
What a return!
A sensational return from Kidambi Srikanth, as India pocket their first point in a while. They trail 3-9.
- 27 Sep 2021 10:29 AM GMT
8-2
Multiple errors from the Indians and China continue to dominate the proceedings at 8-2.
- 27 Sep 2021 10:28 AM GMT
Early lead for China
Feng and Du race to an early three-point lead at 5-2. Indians still struggling for their rhythm.
- 27 Sep 2021 10:27 AM GMT
Service Fault!
A service fault from the Chinese duo, and things continue to be tight at 3-2 lead for them.
- 27 Sep 2021 10:26 AM GMT
1-1
China takes the first point of the match, and India hit back quickly to level things up.
- 27 Sep 2021 10:21 AM GMT
New pairs for both teams!
Neither have Srikanth and Rutuparna played together before this nor have Feng and Du. Who will have a better start to their career as a pair?
- 27 Sep 2021 10:19 AM GMT
Can India end on a high?
It has been a miserable day for Indian fans and players. They have lost each of the four matches in straight sets to bitter political rivals, China. Can India win the final match of the day and end on a high?
Well, it will all be down to the veteran Kidambi Srikanth and the young Rutaparna Panda in mixed doubles. They will be up against Feng Yan Zhe and Du Yue.
- 27 Sep 2021 10:16 AM GMT
China wins 21-16, 21-13
Li and Yu waste no time, and convert the very first match point to win the match 21-16, 21-13 and help China to a 4-1 lead in the tie.
- 27 Sep 2021 10:15 AM GMT
7 MATCH POINTS for China
China leads the second game 20-13, and they have 7 match point opportunities.
- 27 Sep 2021 10:14 AM GMT
19-13
Li-Yu leads 19-13, and its just about how quickly will the misery end for Ashwini and Sikki.