With this, Japan increase the margin to a 4-1 win over India in this Asian Badminton Championship.
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18-21! Two quick points, and Japan have managed to clinch the victory, despite the fact that Ponnappa and Sikki dominated for most parts of the second game.
18-21! And with that, the Japanese duo has clinched the first game! It has been a really poor day for India. They have already lost the tie, and now seem to be on the verge of a 4-1 thrashing by Japan!