BWF World Tour Finals Highlights: Satwik-Chirag crash out in semis
Satwik to the rescue
A string of three-straight points for the Chinese pair before Satwik steps in. An excellent smash, piercing the gap between the two players right at the centre of the court to get the serve back. Satwik-Chirag trail 16-18.
Liang-Wang open up 2-point lead
Liang-Wang go on an attacking spree and Chirag is once again caught in the crossfire. The Chinese have opened up an 17-15 lead.
Satwik-Chirag equalise!
A well placed shot from Chirag before some luck as the shuttle hits the net and lands on other side as the Indians fight back to equalise once again at 15-15.
Satwik errs in a service return
Satwik errs in a service return and Liang-Wang have a two-point advantage. Chirag then is caught in double mind at the backcourt, if he should let the shuttle go or play it and concedes a point as well.
The Indians trail 12-15.
Satwik-Chirag equalise!
Chirag Shetty is in the zone at the net. Two brilliant interceptions at the net to help India equalise at 11-11 right after the mid-game break.
Liang-Wang with the lead
Yeah, they were really conserving the energy in the first game after Satwik-Chirag opened up the lead.
Liang-Wang have come out with some aggression in this game and have deservedly opened up an 11-9 lead.
Brilliant from Liang-Wang
They get on the attacking front and target Chirag, who is pinned to the back court with multiple smashes. The Indian eventually crumbles. Satwik-Chirag trail 7-9.
Liang-Wang open up a lead
Liang-Wang have come out with a mission. They open up a four-point lead at 7-3 as the Indians err.
Chirag pulls a point back for the Indians with a good body smash onto Liang. They trail 4-7.
Satwik-Chirag win the first point
Liang Wei Keng attempts a cross court smash and hits the shuttle wide to hand Satwik-Chirag the first point of the second game. 1-0 up are the Indians.
Tan Kim Her with the talking
Coach Tan Kim Her is relaxed but has lot of advice for his wards.
Can Satwik-Chirag wrap this up in straight games?
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