Commonwealth Games India vs Australia final score: - PV Sindu, Kidambi Srikanth shine as take a 3-1 win over their opponents

There's an unexpected delay in the final mixed doubles encounter, but the outcome does not affect India's position in the conception. The team has ensured a top spot in Group A and will enter the knockout stages as one of the top seeds.

The draw for the same should be out soon, with the first knockout round scheduled for July 31! Tune into Sportskeeda for updates on the schedule and the order of play! That's all for tonight's session from the National Centre from our end, but we will continue to bring you all the latest from the 2022 Commonwealth Games as we head into Day 3 of action. Keep cheering for the Indian contingent, until next time!

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India leads Australia 3-1, with the final mixed doubles rubber remaining.

A slight setback for the Indian duo, but the youngsters will take away the positives from this contest to build and be stronger against tougher opponents as they go ahead!

IND 19-21: The Aussie duo wraps up the match in straight games. Take the first point against India at these Games!

IND 16-15 AUS: The Indian pair holding on to their very slender lead, will they be able to push for a third game?

IND 11-9 AUS: The Indian pair has a small 2-point advantage at the mid-game interval.

IND 5-2 AUS: This is a better start from the Indian pair, the open a three-point lead.

Game 2 underway

Gayatri/Treesa trail 0-1

And just like that, the Indian contingent has dropped its first game in the team competition in the women's doubles tie. But all is not lost for Gayatri and Treesa ands they will now look to bounce back in three.

IND 7-11 AUS: A four-point cushion for the Aussie pair at the mid-gane interval.

IND 4-8 AUS: The Aussie pair is the more aggressive of the two pair at the moment, building on a lead.

IND 3-2 AUS: Gayatri/Treesa have a narrow lead at the start of the opening game.

Women's doubles up next!

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What a performance from the 🇮🇳 MD pair Sumeeth/Chirag to clinched the 2nd game with 21-16,21-19 and give 🇮🇳 an invincible lead 💪

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The Indian team has done it, take an unassailable 3-0 lead over Australia. They also ensure the top spot in the Group A and will be seeded in the knockouts! But do not ho anywhere as we will bring you the scores for the remaining two rubbers!

IND 21-19 AUS: The Indian pair has done it! They wrap up the match in staring sets.

IND 20-19 AUS: Two match points have come and gone. One remains!

IND 20-17 AUS: Match point

IND 18-16 AUS: An authoritative push from the Indian pair and we are just three points away!!!

IND 16-15 AUS: It is the Aussie pair's turn to land a few smashes. Things are very close here!

IND 16-13 AUS: The three-point cushion stays intact, India inching towards another big win!

IND 13-10 AUS: The Indian pair sends down another couple of huge smashes to keep the pressure on.

IND 11-8 AUS: It is the Indians who lead at the mid -game interval!

IND 10-8 AUS: Beautiful work at the net from Reddy, who put the Indians two points ahead.

IND 7-7 AUS: The Indian duo clawing their way back, but one can see that Indian duo is a scratch pairing. Some miscommunication at times, but they're making it work at the moment.

IND 5-6: The Aussies once again come out of the blocks quick. Take a slender one --point lead.

Game 2 underway

India is one game away from making a winning finish to the tie by taking the unassailable 3-0 lead. The answer is coming your way soon!

India leads 1-0.

IND 21-16: Shetty and Reddy steadied the ship after a shaky start and definitely looked the stronger pair in the end.

IND 19-15: The Aussies haven't given up on the game yet. A good smash narrows the lead.

IND 14-12: The Indian pair have come out stronger after the mid -game interval, lead for the first time.

IND 10-11: The Indian duo net an easy shot, lag by the most slender of margins.

IND 7-9 AUS: Some good attacking plays as the Australian pair eke out a slight lead

IND 5-5 AUS: Things are fairly close in the early stages of the men's doubles encounter.

Game 1 underway

Satwik and Chirag have arrived for the third match of the day. It's the men's doubles round now.

Game 2: Sindhu 21-12 Wendy Chan

With PV Sindhu, it was never in doubt as India's finest has delivered a masterclass here. The crowd is up on their feet and India have taken a 2-0 lead against Australia.

Game 2: Sindhu 19-12 Wendy Chan

Sindhu is only two points away from victory now. She has managed to gain control again after a couple of dominant rallies.

Game 2: Sindhu 16-12 Wendy Chan

Wendy Chan has shown some good fightback here. However, Sindhu's lead is pretty assuring now.

Game 2: Sindhu 14-8 Wendy Chan

The cross-court smashes are paying dividends for Sindhu as she is being able to finish off her points quickly using them.

Game 2: Sindhu 11-8 Wendy Chan

Sindhu has a three-point cushion at the interval. She wouldn't want to drag this one to the third game.

Game 2: Sindhu 9-8 Wendy Chan

Wendy Chan wins back-to-back points here with her explosive smashes down the line. Sindhu needs to be a bit careful here.

Game 2: Sindhu 7-5 Wendy Chan

It seems like both players have decided to start off defensively here. No signs of aggression from Sindhu or Wendy Chan.

Game 2: Sindhu 4-3 Wendy Chan

Sindhu is putting on a defensive masterclass here. She is making it look too easy at the moment.

Game 2: Sindhu 1-2 Wendy Chan

A couple of long rallies from Sindhu and Wendy Chan has given an exciting start to the second game.

Commonwealth Games India vs Australia final score: - PV Sindu, Kidambi Srikanth shine as take a 3-1 win over their opponents

The first match begins at 11.30 PM IST.