PBL 2017 Final, Chennai Smashers vs Mumbai Rockets, Highlights: Chennai Smashers are champions

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We're Happy to have done this on The Auspicious Day of Pongal 🌾#பொங்கலோபொங்கல்#SmashPodu

— Chennai Smashers (@ChennaiSmashers) January 14, 2017

Ladies & gentlemen, here are your #VodafonePBL champions for 2017 - @ChennaiSmashers! #SmashPodu #Baddies #TheFinalSmash pic.twitter.com/ju7amuREsx

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 14, 2017

And @ChennaiSmashers are the winners of #PBL2017! Tanongsak wins the third game 11-3 as Ajay Jayaram loses #CHEvMUM #PBL2017#TheFinalSmash

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) January 14, 2017

And who would've hit the #TheFinalSmash? None other than the smash experts, @ChennaiSmashers! CHAMPIONS of Vodafone #PBL2017! pic.twitter.com/U8TCkr1dS4

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 14, 2017

Tanogsak, you beauty! Thai Boy wins it for the Smashers! #CHEvMUM #PBL2017 #TheFinalSmash pic.twitter.com/wo7puJBcsR

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 14, 2017

CHENNAI SMASHERS ARE CHAMPIONS!

Ajay trails 3-9. Chennai Smashers on the brink of glory

Chennai just five points away from winning title. Ajay Jayaram trails 6-3 at the interval

Chennai Smashers make it 1-1. It’s all down to the last game to decide the champion

Ajay Jayaram wins first game 11-6, Mumbai just a game away now from winning the title

Ajay Jayaram leading 6-4 at the interval in the 1st game in the decisive match

All to play for in the final match of the tie! @ajay_289 takes on Tanongsak! This is a humdinger! #CHEvMUM #PBL2017 #TheFinalSmash

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 14, 2017

After a hard-fought battle, @PRANNOYHSPRI wins the 3rd game 11-8 and wins the match to keep this tie alive #CHEvMUM #PBL2017#TheFinalSmash

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) January 14, 2017

It’s 3-3 in the tie now!

And the Rockets stay in the tie! Prannoy makes it 7 in a row! Kashyap fought valiantly but it was not to be. #CHEvMUM #TheFinalSmash pic.twitter.com/oCK14aDdU2

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 14, 2017

HS Prannoy wins it! Beats P Kashyap in three games who showed great fight despite injury

Great point won by @parupallik! @PRANNOYHSPRI gave it all but @ChennaiSmashers star won the point in the end! #CHEvMUM#TheFinalSmash pic.twitter.com/DyrxtmObBy

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) January 14, 2017

1-1! Parupalli Kashyap shows great fight to win second game 11-8

Kashyap fighting back. Leads second game 6-3 at the interval. Great fighting spirit!

Prannoy cruises to victory in first game, beats Kashyap 11-4

Prannoy on fire! Takes 6-1 lead at the interval against Kashyap

Next up is Parupalli Kashyap vs HS Prannoy. Prannoy is unbeaten this tournament and in sublime form. But a chance to win the title for his side might motivate Kashyap to bring out his best

There's the comeback for the Rockets! Yong Dae/ Nipitphon win their Trump to make it 2-3 in #CHEvMUM #PBL2017 #TheFinalSmash pic.twitter.com/olUrUmZ525

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 14, 2017

Mumbai right back in it! Win their trump match 12-10, 11-6. Chennai’s lead now just 3-2

Mumbai leading 6-2 at the 2nd game interval. Need to win this trump match to stay alive

Mumbai win first game of their trump Men’s Doubles match. This is a must win for them

Mumbai lead 6-5 at the interval in the 1st game of their trump match

Next up is @Mumbai_Rockets_'s Trump as the legend Yong Dae/ Nipitphon play against @MadsKolding/ @ChrisAdcock1. #CHEvMUM #TheFinalSmash

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 14, 2017

.@Pvsindhu1 had a wonderful Vodafone #PBL2017 and she finishes on a high! The Smashers lead 3-0 in the tie. #CHEvMUM #TheFinalSmash pic.twitter.com/GPpaciERqc

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 14, 2017

One step closer? 😉 #PBL2017 #CHEvMUM#TheFinalSmash pic.twitter.com/R2RgLwFlco

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 14, 2017

.@Pvsindhu1 goes on to win the second game 11-8 and wins the match. What a start for the @ChennaiSmashers! #CHEvMUM #PBL2017#TheFinalSmash

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) January 14, 2017

Dominance! PV Sindhu beats Sung Ji Hyun 11-8, 11-8 to give Chennai a 3-0 lead after two matches

PV Sindhu has her nose in front in the second game interval. Leads Sung Ji Hyun 6-5

Great first game! @Pvsindhu1 wins it 11-8 as Sung Ji Hyun gave her best. #CHEvMUM #PBL2017#TheFinalSmash

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) January 14, 2017

PV Sindhu wins 1st game against Sung Ji Hyun. She has started from where she left off

PV Sindhu takes 6-4 interval lead in the first game against Sung Ji Hyun

The Awesome Adcocks win 7 points in a row to win the Trump. Take a bow, absolutely amazing performance. #CHEvMUM #PBL2017#TheFinalSmash pic.twitter.com/HKEMR12mkH

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 14, 2017

PV Sindhu is in action next as she faces Sung Ji Hyun. Chennai lead 2-0

What a turnaround! The Adcocks hit back to win the trump match 11-9, 11-6, Chennai 2-0

Mumbai bouncing back in the second game. Lead 6-4 at the interval. Exciting match!

Fantastic drop shot from @ChrisAdcock1 to take the opening game 11-9 against the @Mumbai_Rockets_ pair. #CHEvMUM #PBL2017#TheFinalSmash

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 14, 2017

Adcocks and Chennai Smashers win the first game 11-9. Costly errors from Nipitphon

Very tight so far but the Adcocks hold a 6-5 lead at the interval in the 1st game

.@ChrisAdcock1/ @gabbywhite011 take on Nipitphon P/ N Zieba in the 1st match of #PBL2017 FINAL. Let's see who hits #TheFinalSmash #CHEvMUM

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 14, 2017

Gabrielle and Chris Adcock feature for Chennai Smashers in the first game of the day and it is their trump match. Pressure right from the start on the Smashers

Alright! This is how the teams are lined-up for the last tie of Vodafone #PBL2017! Who will hit #TheFinalSmash? #CHEvMUM pic.twitter.com/lKTzWyJFnS

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 14, 2017

Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of the Premier Badminton League 2017 final as Chenaai Smashers take on Mumbai Rockets for the title. Can PV Sindhu inspire Chennai to a win or will HS Prannoy fire Mumbai to the title. Stick around for all the Live updates

That’s all from us tonight. We will be back with live coverage of the big final as the curtains come down on the Premier Badminton League 2017 tomorrow. Do join us for what will be an absolute humdinger of a grand finale.

There will be no more matches tonight in the Mumbai vs Hyderabad tie as Mumbai have already entered the final. Hyderabad will be mighty disappointed, having gone down with only two matches of the five played. However, what we can say is that the contest was much closer than the scores suggest. 

A recap of the night’s proceedings:

First semi-final: Chennai Smashers beat Awadhe Warriors 4-1.

Second semi-final: Mumbai Rockets beat Hyderabad Hunters 3/-1.

What can we look forward for tomorrow? Well, it has to be PV Sindhu vs Sung Ji Hyun. What a contest that promises to be!

6th win for HS Prannoy! Wins the TRUMP! MUMBAI into the FINAL after taking an unassailable lead in the tie.#MUMvHYD #BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/IeOaCnZthv

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

Prannoy wins the men’s singles 11-8, 15-13. It was Mumbai’s trump match and what a win for them. What Prannoy’s win means is that they are through to the final to face Chennai Smashers tomorrow. 

The final scoreline in favour of Mumbai is 3/-1.

What a game it is turning out to be. Both Prannoy and Verma fighting tooth and nail and it is 13-13.

Prannoy mounts an almighty fightback in the 2nd game of 1st men’s singles and makes it 10-10, saving three game points.

Sameer Verma will not go down without a fight. He leads 6-4 at the interval in the second game if the first men’s singles.

Neck and neck in the second game as well! Prannoy leads marginally. 3-2 against Sameer. #MUMvHYD #PBL2017 #BaddiesAreBack

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

Prannoy wins the first game of the first men’s singles 11-8. Mumbai have a distinct advantage because a win in this match will take them to the final. Sameer Verma has a mountain to climb now.

If Prannoy wins this trump match, Mumbai will be in the final after only two matches in the tie. And he leads 6-4 at the interval in the first game of the first men’s singles.

It’s HS Prannoy of Mumbai vs Sameer Verma of Hyderabad in first men’s singles next. It’s Mumbai’s trump match.

Sung on-song! 'Hyu'mongous victory for the Rockets! Sung Ji Hyun thwarts Marin as the Hunters lose their trump! #MUMvHYD #BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/tqaMCWU0ob

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

That’s it! Sung Ji Hyun wins the women’s singles 6-11, 11-6, 11-5. A commanding performance from Sung. She seems to be having Marin’s number, winning her second match over Marin in this tournament.

Marin loses her trump match and it’s 1/-1 for Mumbai after the first match.

Stunning from Sung Ji Hyun. She leads 8-5 in the third game after a superb winner. And she has match point at 10-5.

Sung leads 6-3 at the break in third game of women’s singles. Would it be another win for Sung over Marin? Sung certainly has the advantage now.

Delightful from Sung. A superb rally and a top class cross court winner. Marin has no answer. Sung leads 5-3 in the deciding game.

Intensity top-notch in this encounter! Marin 2-2 Hyun. #MUMvHYD #PBL2017#BaddiesAreBack

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

Sung Ji Hyun wins the second game of the women’s singles 11-6. There is everything to play for in the final game. Marin is playing Mumbai’s trump match, so a loss for her will really hurt Mumbai.

Magnificent cross court winner makes it 9-5 for Sung Ji Hyun.

Marin wins three points in a row, but Sung leads 6-3 at the break in the second game of the women’s singles.

Marin gets the first point in the second game and screams in delight.

Sung is fighting back in the second game and has a massive 5-0 lead.

Carolina Marin on a roll; wins the first game of the women’s singles 11-6.

Brilliant winner by Sung, but Marin leads 8-6 in the first game.

Intense match this! Marin goes into the break leading 6-4 against Hyun. #MUMvHYD #PBL2017#BaddiesAreBack

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

And what adds to the stakes is that Hyderabad have put their trump on Marin, and she has started well, leading 3-1 in the first game.

What a match to start the second semi-final! It’s going to be World No 2 Carolina Marin of Hyderabad versus World No 3 Ji Hyun Sung of Mumbai in the women’s singles. World and Olympic champion Marin had been beaten by Sung in the tournament earlier. Can Marin avenge that defeat in this all-important match? Whatever happens, the fans will be treated to something special again.

Mouth watering encounter first up as Marin takes on Sung Ji Hyun. Here's the order of play! #MUMvHYD #PBL2017#BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/7avS95Kasw

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

Another action-packed encounter is up next as the Hunters take on the Rockets. #MUMvHYD #PBL2017#BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/4rw9EwXGg2

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

Sindhu and Saina’s match produced the super rally consisting of 48 shots. It was the highlight of the tie and from a neutral’s perspective, was the match of the tournament!

What a splendid victory for the Smashers! Won their Trump and defeated the Warriors' Trump to book a FINAL berth. #AWDvCHE #BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/ihh3qhwxvc

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

Kolding/Adcock win the men’s doubles 11-3, 12-10. Chennai Smashers win the tie 4-1 and storm into the final. It sets off wild celebrations in the Chennai bench, and it is led by none other than Sindhu herself.

Chennai have match point and a step away from the final. But Goh/Kido levels it at 10-10.

Awadhe Warrior lead 6-5 at the break in 2nd game of men’s doubles. Gih/Kido are fighting back!

Kolding/Adcock breezes through the first game of the men’s doubles and win it 11-3.

Chennai Smashers lead 6-0 at the interval in first game of men’s doubles. Shem Goh/Kido have not been in the game at all so far.

V Shem Goh/Markis Kido of Awadhe take on Chris Adcock/Mads Kolding of Chennai in the men’s doubles. It is a winner-takes-all match.

PV Sindhu wins the epic clash! Controlled the match perfectly to win the Trump & give Chennai a lead in the tie! #AWDvCHE #BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/pZP0BQC9Z0

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

Sindhu wins the clash of the titans 11-7, 11-8. Sindhu wins her trump match and keeps Chennai in contention in the semi-final. Chennai lead 3-2.

Sindhu has game and match point.

An absolutely stunning rally! This is what people come to see and it draws an awe-struck reaction from the Awadhe bench as well. India’s Olympic medallists are serving up quite a match. Both players come up with superb shots and the other defend expertly. In the end, Sindhu win the point.

Sindhu proving to be just too god for Saina in this match. She leads by one game to nil and 6-3 at the break in the second game of the women’s singles.

Saina hits one straight at Sindhu’s body at makes it 2-2 in the second game.

Saina challenges a line call with Sindhu having game point. It all adds to the drama. Saina loses the challenge and Sindhu wins the first game 11-7.

A superb winner from Sindhu gives her game point.

Sindhu screams in delight as Saina hits one into the net. Sindhu leads 8-7 in the first game of the women’s singles.

Saina leads Sindhu 6-5 at the interval in the first game of the women’s singles.

Sindhu picks up three points in a row and she leads 4-2 now. But Saina levels the game 4-4.

This is the one we have all been waiting for! It's Chennai's trump as Sindhu faces Awadhe's Saina! Who'll win? #AWDvCHE #BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/0ERRX588HI

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

Breathtaking, high class rally and Sindhu’s return is just wide. It’s 2-1 for Saina.

An unforced error by Saina and Sindhu draws first blood.

It’s the mega match next. Sindhu will HAVE to beat Saina in the women’s singles for Chennai to stay in the semi-final.

Srikanth wins the second men’s singles 14-12, 11-7 against Tommy Sugiarto. Awadhe lead Chennai 2-1.

Srikanth’s game is so pleasing on the eye! After some stunning winners, he has match point.

Delightful cross court smash by Srikanth and Sugiarto comes up with one himself. The two players win a point each. Sugiarto, however, leads 7-4 in the second game of the second men’s singles.

Sugiarto leads 6-1 at the interval in the second game of the second men’s singles. If Sugiarto can fight back and beat Srikanth in this match and Sindhu wins her trump match against Saina, Chennai will win the semi-final.

Srikanth finally wins the first game of the second men’s singles 14-12.

The first game of second men’s singles is going down to the wire. It’s 12-12 between Srikanth and Sugiarto.

A fine rally and a superb winner by Srikanth makes it 8-6 in his favour in the first game of the second men’s doubles.

Kidambi Srikanth of Awadhe playing Tommy Sugiarto of Chennai in the second men’s singles next. This match will be very crucial in the context of the game. A win for Chennai will mean Sindhu will have less pressure when she plays her trump match against Saina Nehwal next. A win for Srikanth will mean Saina will have a chance to seal the deal for Awadhe with a win over Sindhu

Absolutely brilliant from Parupalli Kashyap. He wins the second game 11-6 and with, it the match. The final scoreline in favour of Kashyap – 11-4, 11-6. A top performance by a top player and Chennai are level at 1-1.

Kashyap is on a roll. He has match point at 10-6. But it has to be said Vincent didn’t have a great match and committed a lot of unforced errors.

Kashyap is in fine form; has built up a 5-1 lead in the second game of the first men’s singles.

Finesse from @parupallik to finish things off in the first game in style. Wins 11-4 against Vincent. #AWDvCHE #PBL2017 #BaddiesAreBack

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

Parupalli Kashyap leads Wong Ki Vincent 6-2 at the interval in the first game of the first men’s singles.

Wong Ki Vincent takes on @parupallik in the next match! Can Kashyap help Chennai draw level? #AWDvCHE #PBL2017 #BaddiesAreBack

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

Great start for the Warriors! Issara/ Amitrapai finish things off in style to give them the lead in the tie. #AWDvCHE #BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/QfcL49lSLt

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

Issara/Amitrapai of Awadhe Warriors lead 6-2 at the interval in the deciding game of the mixed doubles

A marathon rally that! 63 shots in that one. Thai pair leading 5-2 against the Adcocks. #AWDvCHE #PBL2017#BaddiesAreBack

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

Issara/Amitrapai show a lot of fight, come back strongly to take the second game 11-8 for Awadhe.

Awadhe have built up a big lead in the second game. Issara and Amitrapai are ahead 6-2 at the interval in the second game.

Chris and Gabrielle Adcock win the first game of the mixed doubles 11-9. It was a very closely-fought game and Awadhe in fact had their noses in front at the interval. But very well played by the Chennai pair.

High intensity badminton to start the tie! The @awadhewarrior pair goes into the break leading 6-5. #AWDvCHE #PBL2017 #BaddiesAreBack

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

.@ChrisAdcock1/ @gabbywhite011 take on Issara/ Amitrapai in the first match of #AWDvCHE! Both pairs are unbeaten!#BaddiesAreBack

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

Chennai have put their trump on Sindhu and that too in the penultimate match of the tie. A huge risk, but from the spectators’ point of view, it adds to the excitement.    

Mixed doubles action to start off the first semi-final. Issara/Amitrapai of Awadhe to take on Chris and Gabrielle Adcock of Chennai.

Some brave calls by the teams! Here are the lineups for #AWDvCHE! #PBL2017#BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/sInz3C2Ekh

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

The giants finally clash and are ready to tear down the court when they battle for a spot in the #PBL2017 final. #AWDvCHE #BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/LlpcyzHmLU

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2017

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the semi-finals of the Premier Badminton League 2017.

Awadhe Warriors take on Chennai Smashers in the first semi-final and the big attraction would be Saina Nehwal vs PV Sindhu. Hyderabad Hunters take on the in-form Mumbai Rockets in the second semi-final. World and Olympic champion Carolina Marin vs Ji Sung Hyun is expected to be the big match in this tie. Hyun had beaten Marin earlier in the tournament. Can Marin take  her revenge in the semi-final? Who will win the battle of the two top Indian women players? A mouth-watering couple of clashes coming up. Follow it all right here on Firstpost…

So, @awadhewarrior will face @ChennaiSmashers and @Mumbai_Rockets_ will fight it out against the @Hyd_Hunters in the semis of #PBL2017.

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) January 12, 2017

In the end, @Hyd_Hunters win today's tie quite easily and move in the semi-finals of #PBL2017. #DELvHYD #BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/A7AbnlZi7Q

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) January 12, 2017

The Hunters extend their stay in New Delhi and enter the semis in some style! We're in for a cracker! #PBL2017 #DELvHYD #BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/LA3fizdPzW

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 12, 2017

Hyderabad Hunters win Men’s Doubles contest to win the tie against Delhi Acers by 5-2

That's it! Marin helps the Hunters enter the Semis of Vodafone #PBL2017 in style! Tie score 4-2! pic.twitter.com/gWQiZHHBtm

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 12, 2017

Carolina Marin wins the first game 15-14. Huge scare from Jindapol though

Crucial match. If @caro_marin2 wins it, @Hyd_Hunters will enter the knock-outs. Can Jindapol win this one? #DELvHYD#BaddiesAreBack

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 12, 2017

Great victory for Jorgensen to end his Vodafone #PBL2017 campaign on a high! Wins the trump to make it 2-2. #DELvHYD #BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/cNPG4Dq2bf

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 12, 2017

Jan O Jorgensen wins the Trump Match to bring Delhi level at 2-2

Jan O Jorgensen wins first game of his trump match

Jan O Jorgensen leads 6-2 at the mid-way interval in the first game of his trump match

Next up is @delhi_acers' trump match as @janojorgensen takes on @Hyd_Hunters' @rajivouseph. #DELvHYD #PBL2017#BaddiesAreBack

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 12, 2017

Carolina Marin cheers vociferously from the stands as the Hunters take a 2-0 lead in the tie. #DELvHYD #PBL2017#BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/6roGPMxxhs

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 12, 2017

Exceptional badminton from Satwik/ Wah to wrap things up! Completely dominate their experienced opponents! #DELvHYD #BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/QlJs9WnZNa

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 12, 2017

Hyderabad Hunters win the mised doubles game at a canter. Have one foot in the semifinals

The @Hyd_Hunters pair run through the opening game to win it 11-3. Can the @delhi_acers make a comeback? #DELvHYD #PBL2017#BaddiesAreBack

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 12, 2017

Hyderabad Hunters win first game in Mixed doubles encounter against Delhi Acers

Exciting mixed doubles up next as Ivanov/ @Guttajwala take on Satwik/ Wah. #DELvHYD #PBL2017#BaddiesAreBack

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 12, 2017

The Verma battle goes Sameer's way who plays fantastically to give the Hunters an early lead in the tie. #DELvHYD #PBL2017#BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/3Ht6ufr5Ey

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 12, 2017

Hyderabad Hunters just one win away from sealing a semi-final place

Sameer Verma beats Siril Verma to give Hyderabad a 1-0 lead against Delhi Acers

Sameer Verma takes the second game. It’s 1-1 in the match

Another youngster gets a chance to play in Vodafone #PBL2017. Here are the team line-ups! #DELvHYD #BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/cccEnPcA5Y

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 12, 2017

Siril Verma of Delhi wins first game against Sameer Verma

Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of the Premier Badminton League where the Delhi Acers and Hyderabad Hunters battle with one semifinal spot up for grabs. Stay around for all updates

#AWDvCHE turned out to be a close contest! Despite this loss, the Warriors go to the top of the table! #PBL2017 #BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/bGM85xQiic

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 11, 2017

Chennai Smashers win 4-3 against Awadhe Warriors! Shem/ Kido win their trump match against Kolding/ Sumeeth Reddy but it was just a consolation win as Chennai had already snapped up the tie.

Awadhe’s trump match on right now as Shem/ Kido take on Kolding/ Sumeeth Reddy.

Chennai win! PV Sindhu makes a light work of Rituparna as she thumps her 11-4, 11-6 to give Chennai 4-1 lead over Awadhe.

Up next: PV Sindhu vs Rituparna in Women’s singles.

Chennai win! Kashyap beats Aditya 11-7, 5-11, 11-7 to win his trump match. Chennai lead 3-1. What a brilliant match. The match of the day so far.

Next up is Kashyap’s trump match, against Aditya Joshi.

Chennai win! Chris & Gabrielle Adcock thump Issara/Prajakta Sawant 11-4, 11-9 as Chennai bounce back to draw level 1-1.

Next up: It’s Adcocks against Issara/Prajakta in mixed doubles.

Awadhe win! Wong Vincent Young beats Tanongsak S 11-6, 9-11, 12-10 to take a 1-0 lead. Vincent goes wild in celebrations.

Aggresive game play this by Tanongsak S. Leads 8-4 against Wong Ki VIncent. #AWDvCHE #PBL2017#BaddiesAreBack

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 11, 2017

#AWDvCHE is about to kick off! Tanongsak S takes on Wong Ki Vincent first up. #PBL2017#BaddiesAreBack

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 11, 2017

Some young and talented shuttlers are given a chance today! Here's the order of play! #AWDvCHE #PBL2017#BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/8wJZLF023K

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 11, 2017

Stick around for all the Live updates from the day where we may be introduced to some of the future stars of Indian badminton

Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of the Premier badminton League. Today the Chennai Smashers takes on Awadhe Warriors in Bengaluru, but unfortunately there won’t be a match-up between PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal as the latter has been rested by the Warriors who look set to take pole position after the league stage.

Excellent victory for the @ChennaiSmashers as they showed great skills to beat the in-form @Mumbai_Rockets_! #MUMvCHE #BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/3j9jvPX7G3

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 10, 2017

Excellent win for the @Mumbai_Rockets_ pair as the Chennai Smashers duo struggled throughout the match! #MUMvCHE #BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/YVGAx2cOqA

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 10, 2017

The win in the final game takes Mumbai Rockets to the top of the table. The win in the tie has ensured Chennai have qualified for the semifinals

Mumbai win Men’s Doubles match, but lose tie to Chennai by 4-3

Mumbai take first game 11-3 in the Men’s Doubles match. Chennai have already won the tie

Mumbai lead 6-2 in the Men’s Doubles match. This is their trump game

.@Pvsindhu1, on top of her game tonight beats Sung Ji Hyun and hands @ChennaiSmashers reins of this tie.#BaddiesAreBack #MUMvCHE pic.twitter.com/YET357vkEx

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 10, 2017

Brilliant win for @Pvsindhu1! Makes sure she beats Sung Ji Hyun in straight games. @ChennaiSmashers lead 4-1! #MUMvCHE #PBL2017 pic.twitter.com/sq647P5P06

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) January 10, 2017

Super Sindhu! Another game win for @Pvsindhu1 as she wins the match 11-8, 12-10! #MUMvCHE #PBL2017

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) January 10, 2017

.@Pvsindhu1 wins it. #BaddiesAreBack #MUMvCHE

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 10, 2017

PV Sindhu beats Sung Ji Hyun 11-8, 12-10. Chennai Smashers now 4-1 ahead

10-10! Sung Ji Hyun not ready to lose it just yet

Match point for PV Sindhu and Chennai Smashers!

PV Sindhu 8-3 in front in the second game, closing in on the win

PV Sindhu leads 6-3 at the interval in the second game against Sung Ji Hyun

Brilliant! PV Sindhu wins yet another spectacular rally. Top badminton on show. It’s 2-2 in the second game

First game belongs to @Pvsindhu1. 11-8.#BaddiesAreBack #MUMvCHE

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 10, 2017

PV Sindhu wins first game against Sung Ji Hyun. 11-8 the score.

Sun Ji Hyun leads 6-5 against PV SIndhu in the first game

PV SIndhu leads 3-1 against SUng Ji Hyun, A win for Chennai hands them the tie

.@Pvsindhu1 takes on Sung Ji Hyun in a mammoth clash! Coming up next.#BaddiesAreBack #MUMvCHE

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 10, 2017

Next up is @Pvsindhu1 taking on Sung Ji Hyun! Which powerhouse will be more dangerous today? #MUMvCHE #PBL2017

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) January 10, 2017

.@TommySugiarto does it against @ajay_289. Wins the game and extends @ChennaiSmashers' lead to 3-1.#BaddiesAreBack #MUMvCHE

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 10, 2017

Tommy Sugiarto beats Ajay Jayaram 8-11, 11-2, 11-5. Chennai qualifies for semis

1-1! Tommy Sugiarto hits back to win the second game.

6-1 at the break now for @TommySugiarto! Can the @Mumbai_Rockets_ man bounce back? #MUMvCHE#BaddiesAreBack

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 10, 2017

Ajay Jayaram wins the first game.

.@ChrisAdcock1 / @gabbywhite011 remain unbeaten this season with a thumping victory over @Mumbai_Rockets_' pair.#BaddiesAreBack #MUMvCHE pic.twitter.com/ZpL4rN5wR6

— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) January 10, 2017

Ajay Jayaram with a slender 6-5 lead at the interval in the first game

Ajay Jayaram is in action against Sugiarto in the third match of the day

Match No. 3 now! @ajay_289 will take on Tommy Sugiarto as @ChennaiSmashers lead 2-1 in the tie. #MUMvCHE #PBL2017

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) January 10, 2017

Brilliant defensive skills by @Mumbai_Rockets_ young gun, Chirag Shetty! 😍 #PBL2017 #MUMvCHE#BaddiesAreBack pic.twitter.com/nYsVjuYXrK

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) January 10, 2017

Chennai Smashers win the mixed doubles match 9-11, 11-2, 11-7 to take 2-1 lead in the tie

Chennai fight back, win second game 11-2