Hyderabad: The Awadhe Warriors virtually assured itself a berth in the semi-finals but it turned out to be a disappointing day for the Hyderabad Hunters in the ongoing Premier Badminton League (PBL) yesterday.


Awadhe Warriors' B Sai Praneeth celebrates after defeating Chennai Smashers' Sony Dwi Kuncoro in a Premier Badminton League match at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad yesterday. Pic/PTI

The Warriors registered an emphatic 4-1 win over Chennai Smashers in the evening match but the Hunters were out of contention for a semi-final berth following their 1-4 loss against Mumbai Rockets early in the day at the Gachibowli indoor stadium.