India beat Indonesia 3-0, reach Uber Cup semis for first time - India reached the semifinals o- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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India reached the semifinals of the Uber Cup badminton tournament for the first time in its history with a dominating 3-0 victory over Indonesia in the quarterfinals of the women's team championship at the Siri Fort Sports complex on Thursday.

In This Pic : Saina Nehwal

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Saina led India's charge with a 21-17, 21-10 win over Lindaweni Fanetri in a 45-minute match before PV Sindhu played out of her skin to eke out a hard-fought 21-16, 10-21, 25-23 victory over Bellaetrix Manuputty.

In This Pic : Saina Nehwal

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Commonwealth Games gold medallist pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa then sealed the tie in India's favour with a 21-18, 21-18 win over Polii Greysia and Nitya Krishinda Maheswari in the first doubles.

In This Pic : Jwala Gutta, Ashwini Ponnappa

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In the second game, Saina continued in the same vein and lead 11-4 at the breather when Lindaweni hit out after a rally which left a smile on the Indian's face.

In This Pic : Saina Nehwal

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