All England Open LIVE: Satwik-Chirag in action – Updates, Results, Scores, Blog

Satwik-Chirag have been pushed to the backfoot early on in the second game. Kang-Tai with a 4-2 lead.

A flat, fast exchange – something which the Indians have traditionally struggled with – and they crumble once again. 

The racquet turns awkwardly in Shetty's hand as he crouches for a defensive shot and the shuttle lands out of bounds. 

Kang-Tai win the opening game 23-21. Brilliant fight back from the Malaysians after being 6-11 down at the mid-game interval.

Kang-Tai continue to get Satwik-Chirag stuck on one side of the court to win a point and go up 21-20.

The Indians come out aggressive in the next rally, and win a point at the net via Chirag to save yet another game point. 21-21.

First some good work at the net from Chirag Shetty, and then a booming smash from Satwik help the Indians save two game points. 20-20.

Kang-Tai lead 20-18 and have two game points. Their lifts have been causing troubles for the Indians at the back court.

This is brilliant from the Malaysians. They target Satwik with the smashes and succeed in catching him in awkward positions more often than not. Some luck at the net followed by a brilliant placement, sees them open up an 18-16 lead.

Pressure on the Indians now!

A slew of points for Kang-Tai and the Satwik-Chirag are under the pump. Their lead has been cut down to a solitary point at 14-13.

A long rally and Kang-Tai push the Indians on the defensive. Satwik-Chirag do well to send the shuttle back multiple times, but Satwik eventually errs to the relentless pressure. The Indians lead 12-9.

A very comfortable start for Satwik-Chirag against the 2024 world junior champions. The Indians open up an 11-6 lead at the mid-game interval.

Satwik raining smashes from the back court, before Chirag intercepts at the net to win the first point. Classic SatChi to get us started off. 1-0.