BWF World Championships Day 5 LIVE: 4 Indians one win way from medal - Updates, Results, Score, Blog

11-8

It is Srikanth once again who opens up a lead at the mid-game interval. 11-8 is the scoreline and this should be easy to wrap up, I believe.

Srikanth challenges

His shot called wide and Srikanth immediately challenges. He is wrong, loses a challenge and Lu equalises at 8-8.

Srikanth Leads

Just like the first game, Srikanth has slowly started to open up a lead. 7-4.

2-2

Lu Gang goes 2-0 up in the second game, but Srikanth catches up within no time. 

Srikanth takes the first game

A perfect game from Kidambi Srikanth. He knew the weaknesses of his opponent and he exploited it to the hilt. The Indian fans could not have asked for a better start to the contest.

Can he maintain this though?

10 Game points

One-way traffic all along. Lu no match to the Indian and Srikanth leads 20-10.

Complete control

This is just brilliant from Kidambi Srikanth. He is landing everything perfectly. 13-6 lead.

Forcing Lu to play at the net

Kidambi has a clear strategy here. Make Lu play at the net and then smash or place one perfectly towards the exposed side of the court. The Indian leads 11-4 at the mid-game break.

Srikanth in lead

A good start so far for Kidambi Srikanth. He is moving well on the court and looks at ease. 7-4 lead.

Lu Gang challenges

A shot from the Chinese called wide, and it is a wasted challenge. Srikanth leads 3-2.