<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Premier Badminton League News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news about Premier Badminton League tournament. All the latest 2026 Badminton articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Premier Badminton League News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:46:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/badminton/tournament/premier_badminton_league" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2019 12:36:35 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[PBL | Bengaluru Raptors look a formidable side, says Kidambi Srikanth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian badminton ace Kidambi Srikanth has stated that Bengaluru Raptors look a well-balanced side this season, at least on paper, for the fourth Pro Badminton League season. He also stated that the camaraderie between players increase when they play, stay, and dine together in a franchise.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2019/jan/02/pbl-bengaluru-raptors-look-a-formidable-side-says-kidambi-srikanth?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2019/jan/02/pbl-bengaluru-raptors-look-a-formidable-side-says-kidambi-srikanth?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2019 12:36:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/kidambi_srikanth_gettyimages.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | Saina Nehwal believes PBL has helped a lot of shuttlers improve their standard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saina Nehwal has asserted that the Premier Badminton League (PBL) has helped a lot of shuttlers and the tournament is getting wider day by day in the country. She has also underlined the fact that the noise created by the spectators present at a venue can have both negative and positive impact.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/dec/02/pbl-2018-saina-nehwal-believes-pbl-has-helped-a-lot-of-shuttlers-improve-their-standard?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/dec/02/pbl-2018-saina-nehwal-believes-pbl-has-helped-a-lot-of-shuttlers-improve-their-standard?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2018 09:22:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Saina17_FB.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2019 | Graph of badminton is on the rise in India, believes Saina Nehwal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saina Nehwal is of the opinion that the Indian badminton graph is moving upwards which is a great thing for the sport in the country. She has also mentioned that she is focussing on her fitness to remain injury-free during the upcoming edition of the Premier Badminton League (PBL).]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/nov/11/graph-of-badminton-is-on-the-rise-in-india-believes-saina-nehwal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/nov/11/graph-of-badminton-is-on-the-rise-in-india-believes-saina-nehwal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2018 07:14:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Saina17_FB.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pune to make Pro Badminton League debut this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Pune is slated to be the newest addition to the Pro Badminton League tournament and will be named as Pune Seven Aces, owned by Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu and KRI group. This would mean that the fourth season of the PBL will see a total of nine teams participating for the title.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/oct/06/pune-to-make-pro-badminton-league-debut-this-year?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/oct/06/pune-to-make-pro-badminton-league-debut-this-year?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Oct 2018 09:46:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Pbllogo123_converted.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gopichand : New service rules is advantageous for Indian players with short height.]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the new rule, the shuttle should be below 1.15 meters from the surface of the court at the instant of being hit by the server’s racket. Pullela Gopichand is livid with the inclusion of the new service rule in all England Championship this year without testing it earlier.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/15/gopichand-new-service-rules-is-advantageous-for-indian-players-with-short-height?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/15/gopichand-new-service-rules-is-advantageous-for-indian-players-with-short-height?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 15:25:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn-y50/articles/badminton/gopichand_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyderabad Hunters beat Bengaluru Blasters to become PBL champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyderabad Hunters edged past Bengaluru Blasters 4-3 in a thrilling finale that went down to the wire, to lift the title in the third edition of PBL. After Hyderabad's Carolina Marin and Lee Hyun IL won their respective matches to level things at 3-3, Rankireddy and Bernadeth won the deciding match.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/15/hyderabad-hunters-beat-bengaluru-blasters-to-become-pbl-champions?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/15/hyderabad-hunters-beat-bengaluru-blasters-to-become-pbl-champions?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 04:16:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Carolina_Marin.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL Analysis | Bengaluru Blasters eliminate Ahmedabad Smash Masters in five-match thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Smash Masters had a memorable debut season as the side ended their campaign on Saturday losing to Bengaluru, as the tie went all the way to the final match. After Sourabh Verma and Tai Tzu Ying gave them the lead, Prannoy failed to overcome Axelsen’s challenge as ASM succumbed to a 4-3 loss. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/14/pbl-analysis-bengaluru-blasters-eliminate-ahmedabad-smash-masters-in-five-match-thriller?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/14/pbl-analysis-bengaluru-blasters-eliminate-ahmedabad-smash-masters-in-five-match-thriller?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2018 09:50:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/viktor_axelsen_1getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | Hyderabad Hunters secure finals spot with 3-0 win over Delhi Dashers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyderabad Hunters registered 3-0 win over Delhi Dashers in the first semifinal match at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, thanks to Carolina Marin and Sai Praneeth who won both the trump match of the day. In second semifinal Bengaluru Blasters will face Ahmedabad Smash Masters today in Hyderabad.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/13/pbl-2018-hyderabad-hunters-secure-final-spot-with-3-0-win-over-delhi-dashers?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/13/pbl-2018-hyderabad-hunters-secure-final-spot-with-3-0-win-over-delhi-dashers?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2018 03:44:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Carolina_marin_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | Hyderabad Hunters beat Bengaluru Blasters; will face Delhi Dashers in semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyderabad Hunters registered 6-(-1) win over Bengaluru Blasters in the last league match at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium to top the table with 20 points. The result meant that Hyderabad will face Delhi Dashers in the first semifinal clash while Bengaluru will have to take on Ahmedabad Smash Masters.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/12/pbl-2018-hyderabad-hunters-beat-bengaluru-blasters-to-face-delhi-dashers-in-semis?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/12/pbl-2018-hyderabad-hunters-beat-bengaluru-blasters-to-face-delhi-dashers-in-semis?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2018 04:56:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/carolina_marin_pbl_2017.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | Delhi Dashers beat North Eastern Warriors to book semifinal place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delhi Dashers registered a 4-1 win over North Eastern Warriors in Hyderabad on Wednesday and booked their place in the semifinal of the third season of the Premier Badminton League. Delhi now join Ahmedabad Smash Masters, Bengaluru Blasters and Hyderabad Hunters in the knock-out stages.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/11/pbl-2018-delhi-dashers-beat-north-eastern-warriors-book-semifinal-place?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/11/pbl-2018-delhi-dashers-beat-north-eastern-warriors-book-semifinal-place?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2018 03:20:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/Sung_Ji_Hyun_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 Analysis | Ahmedabad Smash Masters thrash Mumbai Rockets 5-0 to reach PBL semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahmedabad Smash Masters entered the knockout stages of their maiden PBL campaign after a holistic display by the side saw every player performing brilliantly as they won four of the five matches. Though their flawless evening ended with the men’s doubles defeat, the tie was already decided by then.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/10/pbl-2018-ahmedabad-smash-masters-dominate-mumbai-rockets-5-0-to-reach-pbl-semi-finals?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/10/pbl-2018-ahmedabad-smash-masters-dominate-mumbai-rockets-5-0-to-reach-pbl-semi-finals?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 08:47:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/HS_Prannoy_amd_asm_pbl.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | Ahmedabad Smash Masters storm into semis by beating Mumbai Rockets 5-0]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahmedabad Smash Masters became the first side to officially book a place in the semifinal of PBL as they hammered Mumbai Rockets 5-0. Ahmedabad's impeccable evening where they could have finished with a perfect score was halted by Dae and Tan in the last game of the tie beating Nandagopal/Reginald. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/09/pbl-2018-ahmedabad-smash-masters-storm-into-knockout-stages-by-beating-mumbai-rockets-5-0?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/09/pbl-2018-ahmedabad-smash-masters-storm-into-knockout-stages-by-beating-mumbai-rockets-5-0?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 16:22:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Sourabh_Verma_All_India_Radio_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Ahmedabad Smash Masters can qualify for the 2018 PBL semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awadhe Warriors’ shocking 6-(-1) defeat to Hyderabad Hunters and Chennai Smashers’ narrow 3-2 win over Bengaluru Blasters mathematically ended duo’s chances of making it to the semi-finals of the PBL table. We take a look at what the Ahmedabad Smash Masters need to make it to the last four.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/09/how-ahmedabad-smash-masters-can-qualify-for-the-2018-pbl-semi-finals?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/09/how-ahmedabad-smash-masters-can-qualify-for-the-2018-pbl-semi-finals?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 10:51:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/Tai_Tzu_Ying_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | Bengaluru Blasters lose 2-3 to Chennai Smashers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chennai Smashers emerged victorious over Bengaluru Blasters thanks to PV Sindhu who used her big match experience in securing a win in the trump game for her side. Chennai Smashers registered a 3-2 win over Bengaluru based franchise at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Monday.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/09/pbl-2018-bengaluru-blasters-face-defeat-against-chennai-smashers?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/09/pbl-2018-bengaluru-blasters-face-defeat-against-chennai-smashers?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 03:56:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Sindhu_PBL_2017.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | Hyderabad Hunters rout Awadhe Warriors to go top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyderabad Hunters inflicted a humiliating 6-(-1) defeat on the Awadhe Warriors winning all of their matches, including Carolina Marin beating Saina Nehwal in straight games, to rise to the top of the table. The result now leaves the Saina-led side on the brink of elimination from the PBL.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/08/pbl-2018-hyderabad-hunters-rout-awadhe-warriors-to-go-top?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/08/pbl-2018-hyderabad-hunters-rout-awadhe-warriors-to-go-top?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 06:27:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Carolina_Marin.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL Analysis | Domineering PV Sindhu guides Chennai to victory as Prannoy, Tai falter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahmedabad succumbed to their second defeat of the season as Chennai Smashers rode on a PV Sindhu masterclass, who proved to be too much for Tai Tzu Ying and in the mixed doubles match. While most of Ahmedabad’s big guns failed to impress, Nandagopal/Lee and Sourabh registered majestic wins.   ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/07/pbl-analysis-domineering-pv-sindhu-takes-chennai-to-victory-as-prannoy-tai-falter?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/07/pbl-analysis-domineering-pv-sindhu-takes-chennai-to-victory-as-prannoy-tai-falter?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:15:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/HS_Prannoy_THSP.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | Chennai Smashers ride on mercurial PV Sindhu to edge past Ahmedabad Smash Masters 2-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a day when Tai Tzu Ying and HS Prannoy failed to make it count, Ahmedabad got a hero in Sourabh Verma who kept things interesting by beating Chennai’s trump card, Brice Leverdez. However, his heroics went in vain as the mixed pair of Juhl/Reginald went down to Sindhu/Reddy in the decider.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/06/pbl-2018-chennai-smashers-ride-on-mercurial-pv-sindhu-to-edge-past-ahmedabad-smash-masters-2-1?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/06/pbl-2018-chennai-smashers-ride-on-mercurial-pv-sindhu-to-edge-past-ahmedabad-smash-masters-2-1?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jan 2018 17:23:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/PV_Sindhu_Ind_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | Bengaluru Blasters face defeat against North Eastern Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the help of Ajay Jayaram and Michelle Li’s heroic performance, North Eastern Warriors emerged victorious over Viktor Axelsen-led side Bengaluru Blasters. North Eastern Warriors registered a 3-2 win over Bengaluru based franchise at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/06/pbl-2018-bengaluru-blasters-face-defeat-against-north-eastern-warriors?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/06/pbl-2018-bengaluru-blasters-face-defeat-against-north-eastern-warriors?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jan 2018 04:37:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/Ajay_Jayaram_Facebook_Page_New.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | Awadhe Warriors suffer defeat against Mumbai Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the help of the overall dominant performance, Mumbai Rockets emerged victorious over Awadhe Warriors which helped them stay alive in the Premier Badminton League. Mumbai Rockets registered 4-1 win over UP based franchise in the tie at the Babu Banarasi Das UP Badminton Academy in Lucknow.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/05/pbl-2018-awadhe-warriors-face-defeat-against-mumbai-rockets?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/05/pbl-2018-awadhe-warriors-face-defeat-against-mumbai-rockets?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 03:09:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/awadhe_warriors_pbl.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | Chennai Smashers face defeat against Delhi Dashers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delhi Dashers emerged victorious over Chennai Smashers after Gabriella Adcock couldn't continue in her mixed doubles match suffering an injury as the match got called off. Delhi Dashers registered a 3-0 win over Chennai based team at Babu Banarasi Das UP Badminton Academy in Lucknow on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/04/pbl-2018-chennai-smashers-face-loss-against-delhi-dashers?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/04/pbl-2018-chennai-smashers-face-loss-against-delhi-dashers?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2018 03:27:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Sindhu_PBL_2017.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL Analysis | Ahmedabad lose to Awadhe despite Tai Tzu Ying and HS Prannoy's heroics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahmedabad Smash Masters got a reality check on Tuesday as Awadhe Warriors edged them out 4-3 in a close tie. After Verma lost his grip from a game-winning position against Kashyap, Prannoy and Ying fought hard to steady Ahmedabad's ship before Nandagopal and Reginald failed to rescue it in the end.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/03/pbl-analysis-ahmedabad-lose-to-awadhe-despite-tai-tzu-ying-and-hs-prannoys-heroics?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/03/pbl-analysis-ahmedabad-lose-to-awadhe-despite-tai-tzu-ying-and-hs-prannoys-heroics?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2018 10:33:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/hs_pronnoy_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | Awadhe Masters churn out a hard-fought victory against Ahmedabad Smash Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Prannoy and Tai set up Ahmedabad for a tie-breaker with their respective wins over Srikanth and Nehwal, Nandagopal and Reginald failed to grasp the opportunity. Ahmedabad had a great chance to win the match but Sourabh Verma squandered five match points against Kashyap.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/02/pbl-2018-awadhe-masters-churn-out-a-hard-fought-victory-against-ahmedabad-smash-masters?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/02/pbl-2018-awadhe-masters-churn-out-a-hard-fought-victory-against-ahmedabad-smash-masters?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:22:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Saina_Nehwal12.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ahmedabad Smash Masters will win the 2018 PBL]]></title><description><![CDATA[India’s obsession with the sport of badminton got the necessary boost a few years ago when Saina Nehwal rose to the pinnacle of the sport. That followed by PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth’s success which led to the formation of the IBL which was quickly renamed the PBL a few years later.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/02/why-ahmedabad-smash-masters-will-win-the-pbl?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/02/why-ahmedabad-smash-masters-will-win-the-pbl?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Faizan Qadiri]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2018 07:58:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/badminton/HS_Prannoy_GettyImages.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | Axelsen, Gilmour lead Bengaluru Blasters to a one sided 6-(-1) victory over Mumbai Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viktor Axelsen had a comfortable win over Son Wan Ho as he saw off the Korean ace 15-6, 15-13 to give his side a 4-0 lead in the third game itself. However, Bengaluru’s domineering victory over Mumbai stemmed from Kirsty Gilmour's comeback win over Beiwen Zhang in the second game of the match.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/02/pbl-2018-axelsen-gilmour-lead-bengaluru-blasters-to-a-one-sided-6-1-victory-over-mumbai-rockets?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2018/jan/02/pbl-2018-axelsen-gilmour-lead-bengaluru-blasters-to-a-one-sided-6-1-victory-over-mumbai-rockets?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2018 05:32:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/viktor_axelsen_1getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL Analysis | Prannoy brilliance and Juhl’s return to form earns ASM another PBL win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyderabad were expected to put up a strong fight against Ahmedabad Smash Masters yesterday, but the latter showed their class with a comfortable 4-3 win. While HS Prannoy’s win would have shown the coaches that he can play the Trump card, Kamilla Juhl’s return to form would be the biggest positive.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/dec/30/pbl-analysis-prannoy-brilliance-and-juhls-return-to-form-earns-asm-another-pbl-win?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/dec/30/pbl-analysis-prannoy-brilliance-and-juhls-return-to-form-earns-asm-another-pbl-win?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Faizan Qadiri]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:48:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Prannoy_FB_BWF_new.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | Bengaluru Blasters beat Delhi Dashers to start their campaign on winning note]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bengaluru Blasters emerged victorious over Delhi Dashers, thanks to current World Champion Victor Axelsen who helped the team kick-start their Premier Badminton League campaign on a positive note. Bengaluru registered a 5-2 win over Delhi team at the Siri Fort Sports Complex in Delhi on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/dec/29/pbl-2018-bengaluru-blasters-beat-delhi-dashers-to-start-their-campaign-on-winning-note?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/dec/29/pbl-2018-bengaluru-blasters-beat-delhi-dashers-to-start-their-campaign-on-winning-note?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2017 03:35:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/viktor_axelsen_1getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2017-18 | Ahmedabad Smash Masters face first real challege against Hyderabad Hunters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debutants Ahmadabad Smash Masters will face their first real challenge of the campaign when they take on the seasoned Hyderabad Hunters at New Delhi’s Siri Fort Sports Complex. With both the sides winning their inaugural matches comfortably, it is expected to be grinding battle on Friday.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/dec/28/pbl-2017-18-ahmadabad-smash-masters-faces-first-real-challege-against-hyderabad-hunters?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/dec/28/pbl-2017-18-ahmadabad-smash-masters-faces-first-real-challege-against-hyderabad-hunters?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2017 14:02:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/badminton/Saipraneeth1_fbs.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | Chennai Smashers beat Mumbai Rockets to register first win in league]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pair of Chris Adcock and Gabrielle Adcock displayed a brilliant performance for Chennai Smashers which helped their team beat Mumbai Rockets 4-3 in their second match of the PBL 2018. PV Sindhu has also managed to win her match against Zhang Beiwen to give a stronghold to the team.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/dec/28/pbl-2018-chennai-smashers-beat-mumbai-rockets-to-register-first-win-in-league?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/dec/28/pbl-2018-chennai-smashers-beat-mumbai-rockets-to-register-first-win-in-league?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2017 03:24:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Sindhu_PBL_2017.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2017-18 | Ahmedabad Smash Masters primed for success against North Eastern Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two debutants of the PBL 2017-18, Ahmadabad Smash Masters and North Eastern Warriors, will take on each other at the Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Stadium in Guwahati today. While this is the campaign opener for the Ahmadabad team, North Eastern Warriors have already lost a tie to Hyderabad Hunters.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/dec/26/pbl-2017-18-ahmedabad-smash-masters-primed-for-success-against-north-eastern-warriors?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/dec/26/pbl-2017-18-ahmedabad-smash-masters-primed-for-success-against-north-eastern-warriors?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2017 08:34:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/badminton/HS_Prannoy_PBL_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBL 2018 | LY Dae and Sameer Verma help Mumbai Rockets beat Delhi Dashers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Yong Dae displayed a brilliant performance which helped Mumbai Rockets beat Delhi Dashers 4-1 on Monday at Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium in Guwahati. Sameer Verma also won his match against Dashers' Trump player Wing Ki Wong Vincent to give a stronghold to Mumbai.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/dec/26/pbl-2018-ly-dae-and-sameer-verma-help-mumbai-rockets-beat-delhi-dashers?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/dec/26/pbl-2018-ly-dae-and-sameer-verma-help-mumbai-rockets-beat-delhi-dashers?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2017 04:38:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/sameer_verma_1_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>