Hyderabad stay on top as Delhi bow out with a win

PV Sindhu's brilliant victory went in vain as Delhi Dashers grabbed a 4-3 win over defending champions Hyderabad Hunters in the Premier Badminton League Season 4 here on Wednesday.

The loss, however, did not make any difference for the Hunters, who continue to enjoy the top position in the table standings, with 24 points. As for Delhi, this was their first victory in six matches in what has been a forgettable season.

Six-time Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza was at the stadium to cheer for Sindhu and the tennis star wasn't disappointed. World No 32 Evgeniya Kosetskaya was no match for the BWF World Tour Finals winner.

With the added responsibility of being the Hyderabad Trump player, the World No 3 was in no mood to relent and effortlessly triumphed 15-11, 15-9.

In the first game, the Russian was able to keep it competitive till 7-7 after which Sindhu wrested away control of the proceedings. Sindhu's pinpoint smashes helped her jump to 10-7 in the second game and she never allowed her .