BWF World C'Ships HIGHLIGHTS: Prannoy stuns Axelsen, reaches semis; Satwik-Chirag knocked out - Scores, Updates, Blog

Game 1: Satwik hits a mighty smashes

Satwik's smash lands in the Danes' mid court. The Indians make it 5-3 in the first game. It is a packed house, the Danes are cheering for their home stars. 

Game: Astrup-Rasmussen extends lead

Chirag's cross-court smash finds the net, the Dane pair takes a 5-1 lead in the first game. 

Game 1: Astrup-Rasmussen starts with the lead

Astrup-Rasmussen starts with a 3-1 lead in the first game. 

Satwik-Chirag warmps up

Satwik-Chiag has taken the court 1 along with Rasmussen and Astrup. And they warm up with some rapid stroke play. 

It is a battle between two BWF World Championships bronze medallists. 

Head-to-Head

Satwik and Chirag have met Rasmussen and Astrup seven times so far. The Dane pair defeated the Indians five times. Satwik-Chirag won the remaining two matches.

Their last meeting came at the World Tour Finals in 2021. The Indians lost the match in straight games. But Satwik and Chirag now different beasts considering the blazing form they are in.

Satwik-Chirag in action in Court 1

Satwik-Chirag takes on Dane pair Rasmussen-Astrup in Court 1 with a place in the semifinals at stake. The winners of this match will also stake a claim in the podium. 

Indians in action today

Out of the 14-member squad, three Indians remain in contention for medals at the BWF World Championships 2023. 

Satwik-Chirag faces Rasmussen-Astrup in the men's doubles quarterfinals. 

HS Prannoy runs into world no. 1 Viktor Axelsen in the men's singles quarters.