So this means that the finals of the women's singles category will now be a tussle between two of India's finest, Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu! What a mouth watering clash that is set to be!
It's been a pleasure bringing you live updates of the second semi-final! Until next time, this is Prasen Moudgal signing off! Ciao!
10:27 (IST)14 APR 2018
A dominating win for Sindhu who made optimum use of Michelle's unfortunate injury in the second game to close out the match in fine fashion!
Spare a thought though for Michelle, who fought on despite the injury! A wonderful match in the end!
10:26 (IST)14 APR 2018
Game, set and match! PV Sindhu storms into the finals of the 2018 Commonwealth Games with a 21-18, 21-8 win over Canada's Michelle Li!
10:25 (IST)14 APR 2018
Game and match point for Sindhu!
10:24 (IST)14 APR 2018
Michelle has literally given up here. Sindhu now two points away from walking into the finals.
Sindhu 19 - 8 Michelle.
10:24 (IST)14 APR 2018
Good drop shot from Michelle as she continues to battle! Sindhu leads 17 - 8.
10:23 (IST)14 APR 2018
Michelle clearly struggling here. Will she throw in the towel? Well, the match continues.
10:23 (IST)14 APR 2018
Sindhu making optimum use of Michelle's weary condition. Sindhu leads 15 - 7.
10:22 (IST)14 APR 2018
Michelle looks completely out of place here as Sindhu sends in a seething smash to lead 15-6!
10:22 (IST)14 APR 2018
Scratch that! An 8-point lead for Sindhu now, score reads 14-6!
10:21 (IST)14 APR 2018
Michelle finds the net! Sindhu now enjoys a 7-point lead.
10:21 (IST)14 APR 2018
Oh! Michelle slips as Sindhu collects another point!
Sindhu 12 - 6 Michelle.
10:20 (IST)14 APR 2018
Now an error from Sindhu! Misjudgement of pace on that occasion.
Sindhu 11 - 6 Michelle.
10:20 (IST)14 APR 2018
Starts off well! Michelle collects the point, lead is 11 - 5.
10:20 (IST)14 APR 2018
Back live! An uphill task for Michelle in the second game if she is to stop Sindhu from storming into the finals.
10:19 (IST)14 APR 2018
A powerful smash to collect another point ahead of the interval!
Sindhu leads 11 - 4 Michelle.
10:18 (IST)14 APR 2018
Sindhu not allowing any breathing space for the commentator here!
Yet another point as she leads 10-4.
10:17 (IST)14 APR 2018
Wow! A good drop shot from Sindhu as the lead now swells up to five points.
Sindhu 9 - 3 Michelle.
10:17 (IST)14 APR 2018
Two points in a row for Sindhu! Screams in delight as she collects another point!
Sindhu 7 - 3 Michelle.
10:16 (IST)14 APR 2018
Smashing at it's very best from Michelle! Grabs a point on that occasion!
Sindhu 5 - 3 Michelle
10:15 (IST)14 APR 2018
A point apiece on this occasion!
Sindhu 5 - 2 Michelle.
10:14 (IST)14 APR 2018
Sindhu getting into some excellent positions today! Smashes it to Michelle's right and she had no answer.
Sindhu 4-1.
10:14 (IST)14 APR 2018
Powerful from Sindhu! A smash over Michelle's head as she takes a two-point lead now.
Sindhu 3 - 1 Michelle.
10:13 (IST)14 APR 2018
Another point for Sindhu!
Sindhu 2 - 1 Michelle.
10:13 (IST)14 APR 2018
And now Li hits it out! Scores leveled on 1-1.
10:12 (IST)14 APR 2018
First point for Michelle!
10:12 (IST)14 APR 2018
PV Sindhu to serve.
10:11 (IST)14 APR 2018
Some words of advice from the coaching staff and we are ready for the second game!
10:10 (IST)14 APR 2018
Sindhu clinches the first game 21-18! What a dramatic finish to the game!
A long, long rally as both Sindhu and Michelle did not give each other any breathing space but in the end, a valiant dive from Michelle could not cross the net as Sindhu takes a one-game lead in the semifinals!
10:08 (IST)14 APR 2018
Oh dear! A rare error from Sindhu!
Smashes the return into her own court! Now a two-point lead for Sindhu.
10:07 (IST)14 APR 2018
Not yet! Li forces an error from Sindhu!
Sindhu 20-17.
10:07 (IST)14 APR 2018
Game point for Sindhu! Finds the gap and smashes with precision!
10:06 (IST)14 APR 2018
Game not over yet! Li gets a point now, Sindhu leads 19-16.
10:05 (IST)14 APR 2018
Oops! Hits the net and lobs down as Sindhu apologizes but picks a point! Leads 18-15!
10:04 (IST)14 APR 2018
Li closing in on the lead. Another point for her, scoreline reads 17-15.
10:04 (IST)14 APR 2018
Li claws her way back! Two points in a row for the Canadian!
Sindhu 17 - 14 Michelle.
10:03 (IST)14 APR 2018
Sindhu's making optimum use of her reach! A smash to seal another fine point!
Sindhu 17 - 12 Michelle.
10:02 (IST)14 APR 2018
Add another point to that! Sindhu 16 - 12 Michelle.
10:02 (IST)14 APR 2018
Sindhu bringing out her bag of tricks to the fore! Now leads 15-12!
10:01 (IST)14 APR 2018
Spectacular mix of aggression and defence from Sindhu! Takes an important three-point lead now!
Sindhu 14 - 11 Michelle.
10:00 (IST)14 APR 2018
Two-point lead for Sindhu as Li hits the net.
10:00 (IST)14 APR 2018
One point each after the interval! Sindhu 12 - 11 Li.
09:59 (IST)14 APR 2018
Back live now!
09:58 (IST)14 APR 2018
This time it's Li who finds the net! Gains the lead as we go into the interval.
PV Sindhu 11 - 10 Michelle Li.
09:58 (IST)14 APR 2018
Sindhu finds the net! Scores leveled now on 10-10.
09:57 (IST)14 APR 2018
What a rally! Li dominant in the end as she picks her second consecutive point. 10-9 in favour of Sindhu.
09:56 (IST)14 APR 2018
Fault from Sindhu, backhand finds the net. 10-7 leads Sindhu.
09:55 (IST)14 APR 2018
Li hits it out! Sindhu in the double digits now, leads 10-6!
09:55 (IST)14 APR 2018
Smashes working for Sindhu today! Leads 9-6.
09:54 (IST)14 APR 2018
Good comeback from Li! Two points in a row as the score reads 8-6 in favour of Sindhu.
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