India's Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal pulled off a thrilling victory over Zhou Mi of Hong Kong in the Uber Cup, Asia Zone, and opener in Nakornratchasima, Thailand today. World number seven Saina defeated Zhou 14-21 21-10 23-21 in a 50-minute clash to giveIndia a flying start in the prestigious team event. Hong Kong pulled one back in the second singles when Yip Pui Yin beat Sayali Gokhale 21-13 21-11. National champion Trupti Murgunde, however, put India ahead once again as she saw off Chan Tsz Ka 21-18 21-16 in just 27 minutes. India's best doubles player Jwala Gutta along with Ashwini Ponnappa beat Zhou Mi and Tse Ying Suet 21-13 21-16 in a 21-minute match. In the fifth match, Aparna Balan and Shruti Kurian went down to Chau Hoi Wah and Chan Tsz Ka 9-21 13-21. India emerged victorious by a 3-2 margin.