Manika Batra vs Margaryta Pesotska LIVE score: Olympics 2021 table tennis Live updates & commentary

That will be all from Sportskeeda for the table tennis match. It was a solid performance by Manika as she wins the match 4-3 in a nail-biting encounter. But, don't go anywhere as there are more Indian athletes in action today.

A COMEBACK WIN FOR MANIKA BATRA!!!

Manika Batra took her time to get off the mark. A few unforced errors gave room to Pesotska to take the first two games. However, a strong fightback from Batra with aggressive game play and long rallies helped Batra to make her way back in the game. Pesotska came back after with a strong fifth set to take a 3-2 lead. But Manika Batra had the last laugh as she controlled the points in the final two games to clinch the seven-game thriller and progress to the third round.

Here are the stats from the match between Batra and Pesotska

Batra came from 0-2 to win the match against Pesotska

Long rallies do the trick for Batra

Whenever she found herself down, Batra resorted to playing long rallies. She held incredible control over the shots, controlled the speed of the rallies and won points under pressure.

A phenomenal comeback by the paddler from India. She comes back from 2 games down to win the second round clash 4-11, 4-11, 11-7, 12-10, 8-11, 11-5, 11-7.

7th Game: Batra 11-7 Pesotska

What a smash to take the match! She builds the point and wins with a forehand smash

7th Game: Batra 10-7 Pesotska

Another point for Pesotska

7th Game: Batra 10-6 Pesotska

Batra cannot kill the game

7th Game: Batra 10-5 Pesotska

Match point for Batra

7th Game: Batra 9-5 Pesotska

Another point for Pesotska as Batra strikes the net

7th Game: Batra 9-4 Pesotska

Batra's shot hits the net

7th Game: Batra 9-3 Pesotska

Another hit that goes long for Pesotska

7th Game: Batra 7-3 Pesotska

Batra is opening up a healthy lead

7th Game: Batra 6-3 Pesotska

A strong backhand push gives the point to Batra

7th Game: Batra 5-2 Pesotska

A backhand across the table smash by Batra. She's close now

7th Game: Batra 4-2 Pesotska

Pesotska fights back with a point.

7th Game: Batra 4-1 Pesotska

Batra is clawing her control over the game. She dictates play and gets the point with a smash.

7th Game: Batra 3-1 Pesotska

Another point for Batra

7th Game: Batra 2-1 Pesotska

Batra controls yet another rally and takes the point

7th Game: Batra 1-1 Pesotska

Batra's forehand goes long

7th Game: Batra 1-0 Pesotska

A long backhand by Pesotska

6th Game: Batra 11-5 Pesotska

Batra takes the game after a solid smash on forehand. The match is headed for a seventh set. A thrilling game!

6th Game: Batra 9-5 Pesotska

A 4-point lead for Batra

6th Game: Batra 8-5 Pesotska

Batra dictates the rally and takes the point as Pesotska hits the net

6th Game: Batra 7-5 Pesotska

Batra opens up a 2 point lead now

6th Game: Batra 6-5 Pesotska

A lead for Batra

6th Game: Batra 5-5 Pesotska

Patient build up by Batra. Pesotska's backhand shot takes off after touching the net and goes out of play

6th Game: Batra 4-5 Pesotska

Another rally that goes Batra's way

6th Game: Batra 3-5 Pesotska

Pesotska's forehand goes wide

6th Game: Batra 2-5 Pesotska

Pesotska takes the point after a quick aggressive rally

6th Game: Batra 2-4 Pesotska

Another error by Batra as her shot hits the net. A two point lead for Pesotska

6th Game: Batra 2-2 Pesotska

Batra's shot hits the net

6th Game: Batra 1-1 Pesotska

Batra's forehand goes long

6th Game: Batra 1-0 Pesotska

After a long rally Pesotska hits the ball long

Do or die now for Manika

Manika trails 2-3

Onto the sixth game now

5th Game: Batra 8-11 Pesotska

Batra's hit goes wide of the table and Pesotska takes the fifth game.

5th Game: Batra 8-10 Pesotska

Batra's service return hits the net

5th Game: Batra 8-8 Pesotska

Batra's serve is returned long by Pesotska. Scores level.

The game hangs in the balance at the moment. Table Tennis at its finest.

5th Game: Batra 7-8 Pesotska

A powerful smash by Batra and Pesotska's return goes out of play

5th Game: Batra 6-8 Pesotska

Pesotska misses an easy smash

5th Game: Batra 4-8 Pesotska

Batra tries a smash from close to the body only to find the net

5th Game: Batra 4-7 Pesotska

Another hit by Batra that goes long

5th Game: Batra 4-6 Pesotska

Pesotska takes a 2 point lead

5th Game: Batra 4-5 Pesotska

Batra hits the ball out of play and loses the point

5th Game: Batra 3-4 Pesotska

A powerful smash to win the point

5th Game: Batra 3-3 Pesotska

Batra's backhand slice hits the net

5th Game: Batra 2-2 Pesotska

Pesotska's hit touches the net and goes long

Manika Batra vs Margaryta Pesotska LIVE score: Olympics 2021 table tennis Live updates & commentary

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