PBL 2018: Hyderabad Hunters vs Delhi Dashers semi-finals, Live Match Updates

Hyderabad Hunters def Delhi Dashers 3-0 to reach the final.

Updated: 12 January 2018 21:29 IST - Published: 12 January 2018 17:44 IST

That wraps up our live coverage of the first semi-final of the PBL 2018.

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Do join us tomorrow for the live updates from the second semi-final.

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Tomorrow the Ahmedabad Smash Masters will take on the Bengaluru Blasters in the second semi-final.

Can Ahmedabad join Hyderabad in the final or will there be another Hyderabad vs Bengaluru match in the Hyderabad leg?

We'll find out tomorrow.

Sai Praneeth and Carolina Marin did the job for the Hyderabad Hunters!

What a performance from the Hunters! And what amazing support from the crowd!

Marin will surely look to carry on this form and give Hyderabad their first PBL title!

Never-say-die!

When @CarolinaMarin is in her groove, she is simply unstoppable!#HYDvDEL #VodafonePBL #SmashTheHouseDown pic.twitter.com/Z73O2yHKmK
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) January 12, 2018

1⃣2⃣-1⃣5⃣ | 1⃣5⃣-1⃣0⃣ | 1⃣5⃣-9⃣

Carolina Marin defeats Sung Ji Hyun after an epic three-game encounter and Hyderabad Hunters confirm their place in the final for the first time!

Tie score: Hyderabad 3-0 Delhi#HYDvDEL #VodafonePBL #SmashTheHouseDown pic.twitter.com/6rRzfCfDFy
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) January 12, 2018

This will be the first final for the Hyderabad franchise!

Hyderabad Hunters finish the semi-final with a 3-0 win

People are jumping and celebrating...the entire dugout acknowledging the crowd's cheers!

Just fantastic scenes!

WITH A DOWN THE LINE SMASH WINNER, MARIN WINS!!!!!!

HYDERABAD HUNTERS INTO THE FINAL!

Marin makes 2 errors in her urgency to finish

And Marin has MATCH POINTS!

14-7

This is irrepressible Marin!

Pushes Sung to her backhand wing and finishes the point at the net on her forehand wing.

12-6

WHAT A POINT!

Marin falls on the court but still manages to win the point with a lob!

Crowd on their feet!

11-4

Marin is totally in control of the proceedings now!

10-4

Surely, there's no stopping the Spaniard?

It's 8-3 to the reigning Olympic champion at the mid-game interval.

Carolina is varying the angles and cutting down the angles on Sung's side.

5-2

What a crosscourt smash from Carolina!

3-1 up in Game 3

Marin takes the second game

15-10

Marin lured Sung to the net and puts the shuttle away in the open court!

Gorgeous volley at the net from Marin!

She is continuing to surprise the Korean!

13-10

Marin at her best is SUCH A TREAT TO WATCH!

She just lifts the shuttle over Sung's head for a great lob!

Such intelligence!

12-8

Just a flick of the wrist from Marin and she finds the corner!

10-7

A few errors still coming from Marin's racquet....she really has to be careful here if she wants to ensure a decider.

9-7

Big powerful smash from Marin to take a lead of 8-6 at the mid-game interval.

THIS IS SOME GAME!

Sung is moving Marin to every part of the court in order to draw an error from her.

Sung trails 4-6

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