World champion Viktor Axelsen staved off a strong challenge from World No.5 Korean Son Wan Ho as Bengaluru Blasters blanked Mumbai Rockets 6-1 in the Premier Badminton League here yesterday. Playing the Trump match for the Blasters, World No 1 Axelsen dismantled Son 15-6, 15-13 to Blasters on top of the table with 11 points.

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