Vrushali G gave a head start to Awadhe Warriors with a 2-0 victory over Supanida K in the women's singles, the first match of the day.
The 17-year-old Vrushali, an upcoming player from Andhra Pradesh and a product of Gopichand Badminton Academy, gave her experienced rival a run for her money and won the match 15-7 15-11.
Awadhe's star women's singles player Saina did not play today, though she cheered for Vrushali.
Awadhe consolidated their early lead by securing two points after a win in the Trump match of men's doubles against the Hyderabad team.
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Bodin Issara and Cai Yun of Awadhe had an easy 15-10 15-12 win over Carsten Mogensen and Markis Kido.
Kashyap started off with a 15-6 win in the first game, but Praneeth proved to be a tough customer as he went on to pocket the next two games 15-8 and 15-5.
The seasoned Kashyap, a Commonwealth Games medallist, struggled to come back into the game as the gritty Sai Praneeth put up a spirited show.
Former world number one and two-time Olympic silver medallist, Lee Chong Wei of Hyderabad, beat Tanongsak S of Awadhe 15-8 15-9 in the second men's singles.
In the mixed doubles, the pair of Jwala Gutta and Markis Kido of Hyderabad defeated Bodin Issara and Christinna 12-15 15-14 15-9.