In the round of 64, Malvika went down fighting to Ira Sharma 21-14, 10-21, 11-21 in three games. Earlier she made a light work of Sejjal Joshi 21-1, 21-2. In the doubles, Ritika Thaker-Simran Singhi defeated Pinky Karki-Yania Taring 21-11, 21-17. Now in the pre-quarters they will take on seventh seed Kanika Kanwal-Shivani Singh.
ResultsWomen singles (Round of 32): Malvika Bansod lost to Ira Sharma 21-14, 10-21, 11-21 ; Round of 64: Malvika Bansod bt Sejjal Joshi 21-1, 21-2Women doubles: Round of 32: Ritika Thaker-Simran Singhi bt Pinky Karki-Yania Taring 21-11, 21-17.