PBL 2018: Bengaluru Blasters vs Ahmedabad Smash Masters semi-finals, Live Match Updates

Bengaluru Blasters 4-3 Ahmedabad Smash Masters (Semi-Final 2)

Updated: 13 January 2018 22:23 IST - Published: 13 January 2018 22:14 IST

That's all from tonight's Premier Badminton League action as we witnessed a match that went down to the last game. Bengaluru Blasters prevailed in the end over Ahmedabad Smash Masters to win 4-3 and enter the final. They will take on Hyderabad Hunters tomorrow at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.

Into the finals!

Sikki Reddy & Kim Sa Rang beat Kamilla Rytter Juhl & Law Cheuk Him 15-12, 13-15, 15-9 in the final match of the night and set up a grand-stand final meeting with @Hyd_Hunters!

Tie score: Bengaluru 4-3 Ahmedabad#BLRvAMD #VodafonePBL #SmashTheHouseDown pic.twitter.com/D7uDpO8yH1
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2018

Bengaluru Blasters win the tie 4-3 against Ahmedabad Smash Masters to enter the semi-final and will take on Hyderabad Hunters

Bengaluru Blasters win the final match 15-12 13-15 15-9 to enter the PBL finals.

Bengaluru Blasters win it!!! Kim's smash is returned by Him but goes wide. And that's it for the match.

Ben 15 - 9 Ahm

Blasters with a match point now as they grab the next two points as well

Ben 14 - 9 Ahm

Blasters close now to the win as they need just three points to win it

Ben 12 - 9 Ahm

Smash Masters win one but Blasters come back with one of their own

Ben 11 - 7 Ahm

Blasters rush into a 4-point lead after the break with two quick points

Ben 10 - 6 Ahm

Blasters get into the lead at the short break

Ben 8 - 6 Ahm

Smash Masters get back into the game with two points on the trot

Ben 7 - 6 Ahm

Good back and forth in the game as the two sides push in the final game

Ben 7 - 4 Ahm

Third game begins on a close note as the sides go level after four points

Ben 2 - 2 Ahm

The deciding game up next as we reach the conclusion of the second semi-final. Who will win it ?
Blasters or Smash Masters ?

Smash Masters take the second game as they extend the decider to the final game

Ben 13 - 15 Ahm

Things level again as Smash Masters get back into the thick of things.

Ben 12 - 12 Ahm

Blasters take the lead after being down

Ben 11 - 9 Ahm

All square again as the scores are tied in the second game

Ben 9 - 9 Ahm

Smash Masters mount a comeback and win 4 on the trot to take the lead

Ben 5 - 8 Ahm

Things getting close in Game 2 as the sides are level

Ben 5 - 5 Ahm

Smash Masters cut back the lead after two points by Blasters

Ben 4 - 2 Ahm

The second game begins as Blasters take a 2-1 lead early on

Ben 2 - 1 Ahm

And they've won it. Blasters pair win the first game of the match

Ben 15 - 12 Ahm

Blasters within a point of the game winner as they take the lead

Ben 14 - 12 Ahm

It is all square in the game as the teams not giving any space for the opponents

Ben 12-12 Ahm

Blasters show grit and rally back to draw level in the game

Ben 9 - 9 Ahm

Blasters cut the lead down to two as they rally back. Short break now

Ben 6 - 8 Ahm

Masters maintain their momentum and build their lead to three points now

Ben 4 - 7 Ahm

Masters take a 2-point lead as they force errors from Blasters

Ben 3 - 5 Ahm

Match 3 begins with an equal play as the sides are equal after four games

Ben 2 - 2 Ahm

Up Next:
Mixed Doubles Match - Kim Sa Rang / Sikki Reddy vs Law Cheuk Him / Kamilla Rytter Juhl

This match will be the decider and the winning side will advance to the final tomorrow.

Viktory for the World No. 1!

Axelsen delivers in the trump match in style by seeing off HS Prannoy in straight games 15-11, 15-14, and levels the tie for @Blr_Blasters!

Tie score: Bengaluru 3-3 Ahmedabad#BLRvAMD #VodafonePBL #SmashTheHouseDown pic.twitter.com/8OTJ8RE3qU
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) January 13, 2018

Match 4 ends as the semifinal is now level at 3-3

Bengaluru Blaster 3 - 3 Ahmedabad Smash Masters

Axelsen wins it for Bengaluru Blasters with a great push as Prannoy puts it wide

Ben 15 - 14 Ahm

Axelsen comes back and forces a golden point in Game 2

Ben 14 - 14 Ahm

Prannoy takes the lead and has the game point

Ben 13 - 14 Ahm

Back and forth between the shuttlers as the game gets tight

Ben 13 - 13 Ahm

Great rally from both players as Axelsen's lob goes long

Ben 11 - 11 Ahm

Prannoy is back again and wins two in a row to cut the lead to one.

Ben 11 - 10 Ahm

Axelsen with great crosscourt smash and a forced error from Prannoy as he regains the lead again

Ben 11 - 8 Ahm

Prannoy levels it up with a powerful smash. Great comeback from the Indian

Ben 8 - 8 Ahm

Prannoy rallies back well and cuts the lead down to just one

Ben 8 - 7 Ahm

Axelsen maintains his momentum and goes into the break with a 4-point lead

Ben 8 - 4 Ahm

Axelsen scores with a great crosscourt smash to take the lead in the game

Ben 4 - 3 Ahm

Game 2 begins on a close note as the two shuttlers keep things tight

Ben 2 - 2 Ahm

Prannoy with the error as Axelsen wins the first game of the match

Ben 15 - 11 Ahm

Prannoy saves one game point as Axelsen's tap goes long

Ben 14 - 11 Ahm

Game point for the Dane as he drops one down and Prannoy misses

Ben 14 - 10 Ahm

Axelsen with three points in a row as he takes the lead and is now close to the game win

Ben 13 - 10 Ahm

Prannoy keeps it going as the two shuttlers are going head to head in the game

Ben 10 - 10 Ahm