 | badminton8 years ago PBL 2017 | Marin helps Hyderabad seal semi-final spot Spanish women’s world No 2 Carolina Marin and Indian national champion Sameer Verma won crucial matches to help set up Hyderabad Hunters’ 5-2 win over Delhi Acers in the Premier Badminton League. Hyderabad joined Awadhe Warriors, Chennai Smashers and Mumbai Rockets to complete the semi-final line-up SportsCafe Desk |
 | badminton8 years ago PBL 2017 | Jayaram beats Axelsen as Mumbai maintain lead at top Ajay Jayaram shocked World No 3 Viktor Axelsen 11-8, 11-9, as Mumbai Rockets defeated Bengaluru Blasters 4-1 to maintain their 2-point lead over Awadhe Warriors at the top of the PBL points table. In the other match, Delhi Acers defeated Chennai Smashers 5-2, but remained at the bottom of the pile. SportsCafe Desk |
 | badminton8 years ago PBL 2017 | Warriors beat Delhi to dethrone Chennal as table toppers Awadhe Warriors notched up their second successive win in the Premier Badminton League with a 6-(-1) rout of Delhi Acers. The clash also saw Indian star Saina Nehwal secure her first win of the 2017 season when she convincingly overcame the challenge of Thai Nichaon Jindapon. SportsCafe Desk |
 | badminton8 years ago PBL | Mumbai Rockets thrash defending champions Delhi Acers in their opening clash Mumbai Rockets got off to a flying start in the second edition of the Premier Badminton League with a crushing 6-(-1) win over defending champions Delhi Acers on Tuesday (Jan 3). Ajay Jayaram defeated Delhi’s Trump Jan Jorgensen, before HS Prannoy extended the lead for the home side. SportsCafe Desk |
