Archive · 23 Jul 2026
India Wins Thrilling Bowls Tiebreak Against Malta
India's women's pairs team, Pinki Singh and Rupa Rani Tirkey, started their Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign with a thrilling victory against Malta.
The match was intense, with India dominating the first set 7-1.
The second set was much tighter, with both teams exchanging leads.
The match went into a tiebreak, where Pinki Singh delivered a superb bowl to secure the win for India.
This victory marks a strong start for India in the bowls competition.
India's women's pairs team defeated Malta in a dramatic tiebreak during the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Pinki Singh and Rupa Rani Tirkey dominated the first set 7-1 with accurate deliveries.
The second set was tightly contested, with both teams exchanging leads.
The match went into a tiebreak, where Pinki Singh's crucial bowl secured the victory for India.
This win marks a strong start for India in the women's pairs bowls competition.
- Who
- India's Pinki Singh and Rupa Rani Tirkey vs. Malta's Rebecca Louise Rixon and Connie-Leigh Rixon
- What
- A thrilling tiebreak victory in the women's pairs bowls match
- When
- Thursday, during the Commonwealth Games 2026
- Where
- Commonwealth Games venue
- Why
- To start their campaign with a win in the group play match
India's Strategy
Malta's Strategy
First Set Dominance
India's Strategy
India started strongly, building a steady lead with accurate deliveries from Pinki Singh.
Malta's Strategy
Malta reduced the gap but struggled to recover from India's early lead.
Second Set Tightness
India's Strategy
India maintained control with crucial bowls from Pinki, keeping them ahead.
Malta's Strategy
Malta fought back brilliantly, leveling the set and forcing a tiebreak.
Tiebreak Decider
India's Strategy
Pinki Singh held her nerve, delivering a superb bowl to win the match.
Malta's Strategy
Malta made a strong start in the tiebreak but ultimately fell short.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Teams
- India vs. Malta
- Game Type
- Women's Pairs Bowls
- Indian Players
- Pinki Singh, Rupa Rani Tirkey
- Malta Players
- Rebecca Louise Rixon, Connie-Leigh Rixon
- Match Outcome
- India won in a tiebreak
- First Set Score
- India 7 - Malta 1
- Second Set Score
- Tiebreak required