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PV Sindhu vs Michelle Li Live Score, Rio Olympics 2016: Live score updates

By Sportskeeda Desk | Last ModifiedAug 14, 2016 16:52 GMT

PV Sindhu beat Michelle Li: 19-21, 21-15, 21-17

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16:52 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

A mixed day for the Indian badminton contingent at Rio comes to an end. India's biggest hope of a medal, Saina Nehwal, lost to 61st ranked Maria Ulitina, although Kidambi Srikanth, and now Pusarla Sindhu, advanced to their respective round of 16s.

16:49 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

It was a test of both nerves and stamina for both the players, with a pulsating game of 76 minutes ending in Sindhu's favour. The tall Sindhu was quick on her feet, and kept churning out smashes towards Li. The Canadian gave Sindhu a fight, but couldn't extend her lead after having won the first game. 
Sindhu now heads into the Round of 16.

16:46 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Sindhu advances to Round 16. 

16:46 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

21-17 to Sindhu! Smashes down the middle to seal the game.

16:45 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

The crowd is vociferously behind India.

16:45 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

1 game point saved by Li. 

16:45 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Hanging in there by thread, is Li. Makes it 20-17.

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4 match points for Sindhu. 

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20-16! Sindhu taps it gently over the net. Li makes a desperate dive, can't hit it back.

16:44 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Li is closing in the gap.

16:44 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

19-16. Another smash from Li, directed right into Sindhu, who can't deflect it back.

16:43 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

19-15. Jump smash from Li. Nails it to precision.

16:42 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

19-14. Deft play near the net from both players, ends with Sindhu deflecting one wide.

16:42 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

19-13! Another smash, another point for Sindhu!

16:41 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

18-13. Good play from Li. Drives it into Sindhu, attacking her backhand.

16:41 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Lovely drop from Li. Gets a point back. 18-12.

16:40 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

18-11 for India! Li tries to delicately tap it across. Finds her own net.

16:40 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

17-11! Li smashes the shuttle wide. Another long rally ends in India's favour.

16:39 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

16-11! Wonderful rally, good attacking play from both the players.

16:38 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

15-11! What a smashing game by Sindhu. Left, and then right. Li has no answers.

16:37 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

This crowd is right behind the Indian at the moment. Brilliant atmosphere. 

16:37 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Another smash by Sindhu, Li misses it altogether. 14-11!

16:37 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Sindhu directs a smash right into Li's body, and she can't parry it back. 13-11 for the Indian.

16:36 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Measured play by Li, Sindhu looks to be under pressure. 

16:36 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Sindhu hits it long. The difference is back to one, again.

16:35 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Li hits it long. Sindhu finally gets a point back. 12-10!

16:34 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

11-10. Lovely smash by Li. The difference is down to only one point.

16:34 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Sindhu plays it long, Li is narrowing down the lead. 11-9.

16:33 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Sindhu hits it wide. 11-8.

16:31 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Sindhu has started in dominating fashion, and has been equally good in both defense and offense.

16:31 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

At the interval in the third game, Pusarla Sindhu of India leads by 11-7.

16:30 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Good covering of her court by Li. Sindhu hits it just wide. 10-7.

16:30 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Li gets one point back. Cross court drop makes it 10-6.

16:29 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Good defensive play from Sindhu. Error in judgement from Li. Makes it 10-5 in India's favour.

16:29 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Brilliant net play by the Indian. Deftly drops the shuttle. 9-5!

16:28 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Another error from Li. The backhand by Li hits the net. Sindhu extending the lead. 8-5!

16:28 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Li smashes it in her own net. Sindhu 7-5!

16:27 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Good rally, but Sindhu edges ahead. 6-5 in her favour.

16:26 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

5-5! Long serve from Li. Good judgement from Sindhu.

16:26 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Brilliant smash from Li. Sindhu cannot return. The Canadian leads 4-3.

16:26 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Wide from Li. 4-4! Back on level terms.

16:25 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Good smash from Sindhu. Narrows the lead. 3-4!

16:25 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

2-4! Long rally comes to an end. Great reflexes from Li near the net, but Sindhu gets the point.

16:24 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

4-1 for Li. Sindhu hits in on her own net.

16:22 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Li serves it long. First point for Sindhu. 1-2!

16:22 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Lovely play from Li, smashing that one right on the body. Leads 2-0

16:21 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Li gets the first points. 1-0!

16:21 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

We are back underway.

16:18 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Thats the game for Sindhu. 21-15

16:18 (GMT)14 AUG 2016

Superb down the line smash from Sindhu. 20-15

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