Five more matches remain in the tie.
The team that secures 14 points first is declared winner in the knockouts.
World no. 8 Wong Chun Ting of Hong Kong put DHFL Maharashtra United ahead with a 2-1 win over southpaw Sanil Shetty in the men's singles, the opening match of the tie.
However, Chinese Wu Yang brushed aside Pooja Sahasrabudhe Koparkar (DHFL Maharashtra United) 3-0 in the women's singles for Falcons TTC to move 4-2 ahead on points.
Briton Liam Pitchford then pulled off an upset win over Wong Chun Ting 2-1 in the men's singles to extend Falcons TTC's lead to 7-5.
Shaze Challengers will meet Dabang Smashers TTC in the second semifinal tomorrow. The final will be held on Sunday.
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