Glasgow, July 25 -- India's Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh secured a thrilling victory over Tonga's Paris Baker and Milika Nathan in the women's pairs event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, winning the match in a tie-breaker after both teams won a set each.

India started the match on the back foot, losing the opening end 1-0 as Tonga took an early lead. However, Rupa Rani and Pinki bounced back strongly, winning the next four ends to take the first set 5-2.

The Indian pair looked in complete control after the opening end, and their consistent play helped them take a one-set lead.

Tonga, however, made a stunning comeback in the second set. They won the opening three ends to establish a commanding 6-0 lead. India then showed resilience,...