Bangalore: World No 11 Tommy Sugiarto turned out to be a hero for the Delhi Acers as he led his side to the summit clash of the Premier Badminton League (PBL) with his 15-11, 15-10 win over Chennai Smashers’ Brice Leverdez in the trump match yesterday.

Delhi Acers' Ajay Jayaram in full flight against Chennai Smashers' Sony Dwi Kuncoro during the first semi-final of the Premier Badminton League at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore yesterday. Pics/PTI