PBL: Mumbai Rockets beat Awadhe Warriors in opener

Despite the thrilling mixed doubles win, Warriors go down to the Rockets in the tie.

Warriors with a brilliant comeback to take the third game 15-14 and win the match.

Rockets two points away from a win, they lead 13-11.

Rockets with a 9-7 lead in the decider.

Rockets with an early 4-0 lead in the third game.

Rockets win the second game 15-14 to make it one-game a piece.

Warriors take the first game 15-9.

Warriors lead 12-9 in the first game in the mixed doubles.

What an amazing match that was! @Awadhe_Warriors are back in the tie against @mumbai_rockets! #PBL2016 pic.twitter.com/EZ9U6bUAyN
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) January 2, 2016

The pair of Boe and Ivanov have clinched the Trump Match that was called by the Awadhe Warriors and lead 3-0 overall now

The pair of Boe and Ivanov lead 8-7

Match points for Gurusaidutt

Gurusaidutt wins the second game 15-10

Gurusaidut leads 4-1 in the second game

Sai Praneeth wins the opening 15-14 in a sudden death

At the interval in the opening game, Sai Praneeth leads 8-5

Sai Praneeth gives the Warriors a 3-1 lead

It is Sai Praneeth who takes the opening point of the PBL

It will be Gurusaidutt to serve

1st up its Sai Praneeth for the Warriors against RMV Gurusaidutt for the Rockets

Big news 1st up- There will be no Saina Nehwal tonight for the Awadhe Warriors. How much will that affect the Warriors?

Welcome to our coverage of the opening night of the Premier Badminton League