India's Commonwealth Games Journey in Women's Bowls Faces Setback Against Namibia

Heartbreaking End to India's Unbeaten Streak

Glasgow [Scotland], July 26: India's impressive unbeaten streak in the Bowls Women's Pairs at the Commonwealth Games 2026 came to a disappointing halt as they lost to Namibia 3-0 in a tie-break on Sunday.

In a thrilling match, Indian players Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh made a remarkable comeback, forcing a tie-break against Namibia in the women's pairs lawn bowls event, according to reports from a sports media outlet.

After losing the first set 7-5, the Indian pair bounced back strongly, dominating the second set with a 10-1 win, which shifted the momentum in their favor.

This tie-break was India's third in four matches, having previously triumphed over Malta and Tonga in similar situations during the tournament.

Fortunately for India, their defeat was mitigated by England's loss to South Africa in another match, leaving India, England, and Namibia tied on points as they head into the final round.

The race for the semifinals remains competitive, with India needing to secure a victory against England later on Sunday to keep their hopes alive.

While the path to qualification seems clear, defeating a strong English team will undoubtedly be a significant challenge.

Earlier in the competition, Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh showcased their skills by achieving their third consecutive win, narrowly defeating Tonga with scores of 5-2, 4-6, and 1-0 in a tense tie-break.