India lose tie-break to Namibia in Commonwealth Games 2026 bowls women’s pairs

India’s unbeaten streak in the Commonwealth Games 2026 Bowls Women’s Pairs event ended with a 3-0 tie-break defeat to Namibia on Sunday in Glasgow. The Indian pair, Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh, mounted a strong comeback after losing the first set 7-5, securing the second set 10-1 to force the tie-break, as reported by ESPN. This match marked India’s third tie-break in four fixtures, following earlier victories against Malta and Tonga under similar circumstances. Despite the loss, India remains level on points with England and Namibia due to England’s defeat by South Africa in another match. The semi-final qualification remains undecided, with India needing a win against England later on Sunday to maintain their chances. Overcoming England, regarded as a strong side, presents a significant challenge. Prior to the Namibia match, Tirkey and Singh had achieved their third successive win by narrowly defeating Tonga 5-2, 4-6, 1-0 in a closely contested tie-breaker during the sectional play.