Table Tennis Live Score Updates, Asian Games 2023: Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan ease past in Men's Singles R16; Women's Doubles pairs starts well

Indian Table Tennis Live Score Updates Asian Games 2023: The Indian table tennis contingent saw mixed results on September 28 but there were many positives to take forward. Sathiyan and Manika suffered a shocking defeat in the mixed doubles of the Round of 16 and the other pair Harmeet Desai and Sreeja Akula followed them in the exit. Manika Batra, however, dominated in the women's singles event as she advanced to the Round of 16 but young paddler Sreeja lost in her first round. All pairs of men's and women's doubles pairs progressed in the next round before Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan closed the day with emphatic wins in the men's singles Round of 32. Follow Table Tennis Latest Updates and Live Score at Sportskeeda.

Right then, that brings to an end what has been quite a splendid day of table tennis for India! There have been lots of advancements but a few heartbreaks as well, especially in the mixed doubles Round of 16. Until the Indian contingent is in action tomorrow then, this is team Sportskeeda, bidding you adieu! Until then, you can hop over to the rest of the Indian contingent's updates by clicking here.

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Gnanasekaran Sathiyan 3-0 Turki Lafi H Almutairi
Final Scores: 11-5, 11-6, 11-9, 11-2

The only time Turki challenged the Indian paddler was in the third set when he was leading the scores at 9-7. Otherwise, Sathiyan was charged up to showcase his class in the Round of 32, particularly in the fourth set. Sathiyan and Achanta Sharath Kamal move to the Round of 16 in the men's singles.

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Game 4 Gnanasekaran Sathiyan 11-2 Turki Lafi H Almutairi
(Match Score: Sathiyan 4-0 Turki Lafi H Almutairi)

The 30-year-old Sathiyan was utterly dominant in the fourth set against his eight-year-younger opponent. Sathiyan will join senior Indian teammate Sharath Kamal in the men's singles Round of 16.

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Game 3: Gnanasekaran Sathiyan 11-9 Turki Lafi H Almutairi
(Match Score: Gnanasekaran Sathiyan 3-0 Turki Lafi H Almutairi)

Turki started the game with a point but couldn't keep the lead in the earlier part of the game. However, the Saudi Arab found his way to keep Sathiyan on the backfoot as he went closer at 9-7. Sathiyan wasn't the one to throw the game easily as the Indian leveled the scores at 9-9 before clinching another two points, four points on the trot to make it three straight sets in a row. The Saudi paddler needs to pull his socks up to come back in this game further.

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Game 2: Gnanasekaran Sathiyan 11-6 Turki Lafi H Almutairi
(Match Score: Gnanasekaran Sathiyan 2-0 Turki Lafi H Almutairi)

Turki managed to better his score against Sathiyan from the last set but the prodigious Indian has left no room for him to come any closer in the game.

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Game 1: Gnanasekaran Sathiyan 11-5 Turki Lafi H Almutairi
(Match Score: Gnanasekaran Sathiyan 1-0 Turki Lafi H Almutairi

Sathiyan has apparently rallied past Turki late in the game with some crucial points in the pocket. The Indian moves into the next round with a lead.

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Game 1: Gnanasekaran Sathiyan 6-4 Turki Lafi H Almutairi

Sathiyan ensured to maintain the two-point lead against the Saudi Arab paddler. Can the Indan finish the set on the winning side?

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Game 1: Gnanasekaran Sathiyan 4-2 Turki Lafi H Almutairi

Sathiyan has a slender lead to start the proceedings. Will he finish this or can Turki leapfrog him in the rallies?

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Upcoming Match: Gnanasekaran Sathiyan vs Turki Lafi H Almutairi

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Sharath Kamal 3-0 Mohamed Shaffan Ismail
Final Scores: 11-9, 11-2, 11-7, 11-7

A resounding win from Sharath Kamal in four straight sets only propels his dream to finish on the podium in the men's singles in the continental showpiece.

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Game 4: Sharath Kamal 11-7 Mohamed Shaffan Ismail
(Match Score: Sharath Kamal 4-0 Mohamed Shaffan Ismail)

A similar result that we saw in the previous set and Sharath Kamal comprehensively storms into the Round of 16 of the Asian Games TT men's singles.

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Game 3: Sharath Kamal 11-7 Mohamed Shaffan Ismail
(Match Score: Sharath Kamal 3-0 Mohamed Shaffan Ismail)

There was some fightback from Mohamed in the set but that couldn't stop Sharath's impeding and resounding march in the Round of 16.

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Game 3: Sharath Kamal 8-5 Mohamed Shaffan Ismail

Mohamed puts ahead a few challenges for the 41-year-old, not allowing him to ease past in the third set.

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Game 3: Sharath Kamal 6-3 Mohamed Shaffan Ismail

Sharath Kamal has managed to account for a substantial lead for the third straight time today. He is just moments away from confirming his place in the Round of 16.

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Game 2: Sharath Kamal 11-2 Mohamed Shaffan Ismail
(Match Score: Sharath Kamal 2-0 Mohamed Shaffan Ismail)

The ace Indian paddler stamped his authority and took not much time to wrap this set. Sharath has won 12 points on his serve while the Maldives paddler has managed to pocket just six points in the same aspect.

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Game 2: Sharath Kamal 6-1 Mohamed Shaffan Ismail

Sharath Kamal has rallied past his Maldives opponent with a huge lead of five points in the first half of this set. Can Mohamed push this game till the end like we witnessed in the last game?

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Game 1: Sharath Kamal 11-9 Mohamed Shaffan Ismail
(Match Score: Sharath Kamal 1-0 Mohamed Shaffan Ismail

The Maldives paddler did manage to bridge the gap at 9-10 after stiffly trailing in the start though Sharath was the one to close the game to take a slight advantage.

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Game 1: Sharath Kamal 6-3 Mohamed Shaffan Ismail

Sharath Kamal has a three-point lead to start his big challenge of winning an elusive gold in the men's singles at the Asian Games.

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Stay tuned with us as Indian table tennis trailblazer Sharath Kamal will be in action for his men's singles Round of 32 tie against Mohamed Shaffan Ismail of Maldives.

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Game 3: Ayhika Mukherjee/Sutirtha Mukherjee 11-7 Zauresh Akasheva/Anastassiya Lavrova
(Match Score: India 3-0 Kazakhstan)

Some great attacks from Kazakhstan left Sutirtha Mukherjee stunned on successive ocassions. Kazakhstan gained three points in the late to delay India's victory. However, Sutirtha smashed one wide past Lavrova to rout their opponents 3-0. The Mukherjees enter the Round of 16 in the Women's Doubles.

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Game 3: Ayhika Mukherjee/Sutirtha Mukherjee 6-1 Zauresh Akasheva/Anastassiya Lavrova
(Match Score: India 2-0 Kazakhstan)

India is in the driver's seat with another heavy lead of 6-1. Ayhika started the set with some tremendous blocks as the Kazakh pair continued to show a bewildered mindset against the top-seeded Indian pair.

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Game 2: Ayhika Mukherjee/Sutirtha Mukherjee 11-4 Zauresh Akasheva/Anastassiya Lavrova
(Match Score: India 2-0 Kazakhstan)

Kazakhstan finally broke the deadlock with Akasheva stepping in. They managed to pick three points in a row before dropping the rhythm once again. Another cakewalk for Ayhika and Sutirtha. Sutirtha's backhand talks more than her expressions. Meanwhile, Ayhika has been spot on when it comes to anti-serve.

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Game 2: Ayhika Mukherjee/Sutirtha Mukherjee 6-0 Zauresh Akasheva/Anastassiya Lavrova
(Match Score: India 1-0 Kazakhstan)

The Indians are once again leading as they force errors on the Kazakhstan duo. A simple game plan and precise serve is what Ayhika and Sutirtha are following here at the moment.

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Game 1: Ayhika Mukherjee/Sutirtha Mukherjee 11-7 Zauresh Akasheva/Anastassiya Lavrova

The Indians have dominated for the major part of the game with both Ayhika and Sutirtha backing their respective strengths to outsmart their Kazakhstan opponents. A good advantage for India here.

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Match Result:

Sreeja Akula/Diya Chitale 3-0 Ngoc Tran Mai/Nga Nguyen Thi
Scores: 11-8, 15-13, 11-6

A walk in the park for Sreeja and Diya as they cruise through to the Round of 16 in Women's Doubles. They have made short work of this game and finished it in under half an hour, beating the Vietnamese duo in straight games!

Game 3: Sreeja Akula/Diya Chitale 7-6 Ngoc Tran Mai/Nga Nguyen Thi
(Match Score: 2-0)

Commentator's curse, anyone? They've squandered away the lead and the score reads 7-6 in favour of the Indians. An opportunity for the Vietnamese paddlers to make a comeback.

Game 3: Sreeja Akula/Diya Chitale 5-1 Ngoc Tran Mai/Nga Nguyen Thi
(Match Score: 2-0)

A comfortable lead for Sreeja and Diya in the third game and they've collected multiple points on the trot. Pure dominance in this game so far!

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Sreeja Akula/Diya Chitale 2-0 Ngoc Tran Mai/Nga Nguyen Thi
Scores: 11-8, 15-13

A long, drawn-out game this as both sides refused to back down and continued playing some good table tennis. However, in the end, it is the Indians prevail as they just manage to edge past their counterparts. Can they finish the match in the next game itself?

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Game 2: Sreeja Akula/Diya Chitale 9-9 Ngoc Tran Mai/Nga Nguyen Thi
(Match Score: 1-0)

This is going down to the final few points! Credit to the Vietnamese, they have adjusted well and adapted to play the Indians well.

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Game 2: Sreeja Akula/Diya Chitale 5-5 Ngoc Tran Mai/Nga Nguyen Thi
(Match Score: 1-0)

All even-stevens as we reach the middle of the second game here. The Indians have won more points on their own serve than the Vietnamese in this match so far, which is definitely working in their favour.

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Sreeja Akula/Diya Chitale 1-0 Ngoc Tran Mai/Nga Nguyen Thi
Scores: 11-8

Diya and Sreeja seal it! It was all tied up at eight points each but collect three points on the trot to finish the game easily in their favour. They have the lead now in the match. Just the start they would've wanted!

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Game 1: Sreeja/Diya 8-8 Ngoc Tran Mai/Nga Nguyen Thi

Oh well, the Vietnamese do comeback and in style too! They have levelled the score at eight points apiece and have wiped off the good lead that the Indians possessed! Pressure moment here!

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Game 1: Sreeja/Diya 6-3 Ngoc Tran Mai/Nga Nguyen Thi

A good start for the Sreeja-Diya duo as they have collected six points and are leading by three in the first game. They will be wanting to continue the momentum and not give the Vietnamese any chance of a comeback here.

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How many Games are there per match?

In doubles category, a match is best of five games to 11 points. However, in singles, a match consists of seven games, of which the individual needs to win four.

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What's coming up?

Post the Women's doubles match consisting of Diya and Sreeja, it will be the duo of Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee. Men's Singles will feature Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Sharath Kamal participate in the Men's Individual Round of 32 for India.

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To start off matters for India here, it will be Sreeja Akula and Diya Chitale taking on Vietnam's Ngoc Tran Mai and Nga Thi Nguyen!

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Hello and welcome back for the afternoon session of Table Tennis, where Women's Doubles and Men's Singles Round of 32 will be hosted.

Well, that's all we have from the morning session of table tennis. But the action does not end here! The Men's Singles and Women's Doubles sessions are coming up shortly! Starting at 13:30 IST. Until then hop on back to our Day 5 blog for updates from the Indian contingent by clicking on the link here.

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Match Result:

Sharath/Sathiyan (IND) 3-0 Ser-Od Ganhuyag/Manlaijargal Munkh-Ochir (MGL) (11-5, 11-3, 11-3)

The Mongolians seemed to have no answers to the Indian paddling contingent. Sharath and Kamal have outclassed their opponents and now they will be advancing into the next round. What a day it has been for the Men's team as both the doubles pairs have beaten their respective opponents and advanced into the Round of 16

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At the end of Game 2:

Sharath/Sathiyan (IND) 2-0 Ser-Od Ganhuyag/Manlaijargal Munkh-Ochir (MGL) (11-5, 11-3)

Sharath and Sathiyan continue to move strength by strength together and have won the second game more comprehensively than the first. Only one game stands between them and the Round of 16

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At the end of Game 1:

Sharath/Sathiyan (IND) 1-0 Ser-Od Ganhuyag/Manlaijargal Munkh-Ochir (MGL) (11-5)

An excellent game to kick off proceedings to start the match. Sharath and Sathiyan have started in a rather convincing fashion here and it looks like it will be only a matter of a couple of games before they seal their place in the next round.

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We will now have the seasoned duo of Sharath Kamal and Gnanasekaran Sathiyan up against the Mongolian duo of Ser-Od Ganhuyag and Manlaijargal Munkh-Ochir

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Match Result:

Manav/Manush (IND) 3-1 Moosa Munsif/Mohamed Shaffan (MDV) (11-8, 9-11, 11-6, 11-2)

An excellent and convincing win for Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah as they registered a 3-1 match win to advance into the next round. They will be eager to see who their opponents are as China has advanced into the next round and could be up against them tomorrow.

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At the end of Game 3:

Manav/Manush (IND) 2-1 Moosa Munsif/Mohamed Shaffan (MDV) (11-8, 9-11, 11-6)

A good comeback from Manav and Manush. Both of them have done really well to get themselves back in the game and rather convincingly. They should be looking to finish it off in the next game and ensure qualification into the next round

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At the end of Game 2:

Manav/Manush (IND) 1-1 Moosa Munsif/Mohamed Shaffan (MDV) (11-8, 9-11)

A slip up here from Manav and Manush. They have allowed the duo of Moosa Munsif and Mohamed Shaffan to make a comeback here, which the Maldives duo have taken with both hands. It will be interesting to see how things unfold in the next couple of games

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At the end of Game 1:

Manav/Manush (IND) 1-0 Moosa Munsif/Mohamed Shaffan (MDV) (11-8)

A competitive game for India, who emerged victorious. Manav and Manush will have to strengthen up from here on and ensure the lead doesn't slip out of their hands

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The action now shifts to the Round of 32 Men's doubles where Manush Shah and Manav Thakkar will be up against Maldives Moosa Munsif and Mohamed Shaffan

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Match Result:

Manika Batra 4-0 Nabita Shrestha (11-5, 11-4, 11-3, 11-2)

Manika Batra has done a brilliant job here. She has completely dominated proceedings against Nabita Shrestha and advanced into the next round. It will be interesting to see whom she will be facing in the next match.

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Manika Batra has already secured her place in the next round one can say, she is leading 6-1 now!

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At the end of Game 3:

Manika Batra 3-0 Nabita Shrestha (11-5, 11-4, 11-3)

No stopping Manika Batra here, she is en route to securing her way into the Round of 16. Another game win here and she will be competing in the next round tomorrow