All England Open LIVE: Satwik-Chirag crash out – Updates, Results, Scores, Blog

Kang-Tai staging a comeback

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.

Good stuff from Kang-Tai

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.

Satwik-Chirag with the lead

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-Chirag pocket the first point

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.

Satwik-Chirag on court!

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have walked out to court No 4. 

The toss is done and the players are warming up. Interestingly, Satwik still has his jacket on. 

Gooood Eveninggg!

Hello and a warm welcome to The Bridge's LIVE coverage of the 2026 All England Open Super 1000.

A day after Lakshya Sen's sensational win over world No 1 Shi Yu Qi, India's best bet to end their title drought in the tournament – Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty – will open their campaign.

It should be a pretty straightforward match for the former world No 1, with their opponents ranked 33rd in the world.

Also in action will be Ayush Shetty and Rohan Kapoor-Ruthvika Gadde later in the day.

Stay tuned for all the latest updates!