Asian Games Badminton: Satwik-Chirag, Prannoy enter semis; Sindhu exits - Highlights
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag takes 19-7 lead
The shuttle goes wide from the Singaporeans. The Indians lead 19-7 now.
Game 1: A smash by Nge
Nge wins a point with a smash, Satwik has no chance to return it. Nge and Johann trail 6-18 now.
Game 1: Nge-Johann trails 5-16
A point for Nge-Johann. They trail 5-16 now. The Indians make it 17-5 now.
Game 1: Mighty smash by Satwik
It lands in the midcourt. It is so sharp. The Indians take a 12-point lead now in the first game. They lead 16-4.
Game 1: Relentless attacks by Satwik-Chirag
Johann defends well initially but it is too hard for him to block Chirag's smash. The Indians take a 13-4 lead and then make it 14-4.
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag resumes with a point
Satwik goes hard on Johann and extend their lead to 12-3.
Now the Singaporeans win a point to trail 4-12.
Game 1: Chirag-Satwik leads 11-3 at the interval
A quick backhand flick by Chirag after quick exchanges. Satwik and Chirag lead 11-3 at the interval.
Game 1: Strong start from Satwik-Chirag
Chirag and Satwik rattle Nge and Johann with smashes. Chirag finishes it off to take a 10-3 lead.
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag extends the lead
Nge and Johann trail 3-8. They hit and net and then go wide to concede a five-point lead to the Indians.
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