PBL 2018-19: Chennai Smashers eases past Ahmedabad and Bengaluru Raptors edge Pune 7 Aces
The HinduRajiv Ouseph's win against Viktor Axelsen in Ahmedabad Smash Masters' trump match sealed the tie for Chennai Smashers, which went on to win it 6- in the Premier Badminton League. The tie between Bengaluru Raptors and Pune 7 Aces went to a decider where Raptors' Sai Praneeth beat Lakshya Sen. Building on a cushion of two wins earlier, Ouseph’s win pushed Chennai beyond catching distance at 3- and Sung Ji Hyun proved too classy for Kristy Gilmour in women singles, earning two trump points. PBL Highlights: Chennai Smashers vs Ahmedabad Smash Masters; Bengaluru Raptors vs Pune 7 Aces Indians were at the receiving end in the first two matches at the Balewadi indoor stadium. Bengaluru Raptors edge Pune 7 Aces B. Sai Praneeth eased survived a second game comeback from Lakshya Sen and won the deciding match in straight games as Bengaluru Raptors edged Pune 7 Aces 4-3.