The final of the first Indian Badminton League provided drama when Srikanth shocked Tanongsak, who lost his first match of the tournament. But as Saina won an expected easy match to remain unbeaten Khim and Shem emerged better of Kido/Boe, Jayaram sealed the trophy for Hotshots. Nehwal has decided to partner Go for the Mixed Doubles to lead the effort to win the trophy, but the match was not required.
Player of the Tournament: Saina Nehwal
Power smasher of the League: Vladimir Ivanov (Mumbai Masters)
Player of the Tie: Wah Lim Khim
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Indian Badminton League: 24 Foreign Players from 10 Countries
Final: Hyderabad Hotshots def Awadhe Warriors 3-1
- 1. Men’s Singles: K Srikanth (AW) def S Tanongsak (HH) 21-12 21-20
2. Women’s Singles: Saina Nehwal (HH) def P V Sindhu (AW) 21-15 21-7
3. Men’s Doubles: Goh V Shem/Wah Lim Khim (HH) def Markis Kido/Mathias Boe (AW) 21-14 13-21 11-4
4. Men’s Singles: Ajay Jayaram (HH) def R M V Guru Sai Dutt (AW) 10-21 21-17 11-7
5. Mixed Doubles: Saina Nehwal/Goh V Shem vs Kido/Pia (AW) Match Not Played
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