BWF World Championships Quarterfinals LIVE: Satwik/Chirag confirm medal, Prannoy loses thriller — Scores, Results, Blog

Chirag unleashes the power, Indians level at 16 ALL

What a heated encounter is this!

The Japanese take 7 points in a row to lead 16-14...

Things are starting to look dangerous for Satwik/Chirag now

Change of momentum, the World Champion's level at 14 ALL

The Japanese pair close in at 12-14

Hoki and Kobayashi charge back and force a few errors now!

Indians still have the lead at 8-12 but the Japanese are showing resistance!chargeback

On a roll, Satwik/Chirag!

So far, so good. Very focussed play from Satwik/Chirag as they lead in the mid-game break.

Smashwik gets it going, leaping in the backcourt and going for the kill, Indians lead 10-5

Strategic from the Indians as they lead 5-1

Chirag is excellent at the net and his creativity never fails to surprise. Strong start for the Indians.

Satwik/Chirag take a 3-0 lead!

We are good to begin, steady the nerves!

Chirag leaps and smashes and takes away the serve immediately from the Japanese duo. Indians first to get on the board.