Hyderabad Hunters started PBL with win over North East Warriors; 3-0

Hyderabad, Dec 24: Hyderabad Hunters started their journey in the Premier Badminton League with a win as they beat North East Warriors in their campaign opener.The Hunters have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match tie at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.They won their men s doubles, men s singles and women s singles matches.The North East Warriors, supported by a large number of vociferous fans, took the first two matches to the distance but failed to deliver the knockout blow.Hunters star player Carolina Marin justified her World No. 3 billing by defeating Michelle Li 15-9, 15-11. It was a significant victory as the Hunters had listed it as their Trump match, fetching them two points.