Badminton World Tour Finals 2021 LIVE, Day 1- Satwik-Chirag loses, Lakshya Sen handed win - Scores, Updates, Results, Live blog

11-5

An identical scoreline at the break, but this time the Indians were nowhere near the level of badminton played by the Japanese pair. Ashwini-Sikki were 5-2 up but are now trailing 5-11. This does not look good for India.

Unstoppable!

Matsuyama and Shida are looking unstoppable now. 7 straight points and the Indians have no clue what has hit them. Japan leads 9-5.

Japan LEADS

Make that 4 consecutive points and Japan leads 6-5 now. Pressure building on Ashwini-Sikki.

Equalised!

The Indians were 5-2 up, and they have squandered the advantage. 3 points in a row for Japan and things are now level at 5-5.

India LEADS

Sikki Reddy comes up with two stellar shots, one from behind the court and one from the net and India leads 4-2. Good start!

1-1

Japan takes the first point of the second game, India follows soon after. 1-1.

Japan takes Game 1!

Matsuyama and Shida walk away with the first game without really breaking a sweat. An easy 21-14 wrap up for them despite some pieces of brilliance from Ashwini-Sikki.

The Indians were competitive for the most part, but are clearly lacking that killer instinct. Can they come up with anything better in game 2?

7-point lead

Once again Matsuyama and Shida have opened up a big gap towards the end. A 7-point lead at 19-12 and this game seems well in the pocket for Japan.

52-shot rally.

A 52-shot rally and this goes in favour of Japan, thanks to a wide shot from Ashwini Ponnappa. 16-10 lead for Japan.

Japan back in control

The Japanese pair has managed to put a hold on India's run and has stitched together a few points as well. They lead 14-10.