China Open 2023: Satwik-Chirag makes 1st round exit, India's campaign ends - Highlights

Game 3: Satwik-Chirag resumes with a point

Satwik and Chirag earn a  point after the break as they trail 9-11 against Fikri and Maulana. 

Game 3: Crucial lead for Fikri-Maulana at the interval

Satwik and Chirag continue to trail in the decider as Fikri and Maulana manage to retain their lead at 11-8 in the closely fought game. 

Game 3: Fikri-Maulana extends the lead

Fikri and Maulana manage to extend their lead to 8-6.

But Satwik and Chirag are not lagging behind in the third game as the Indians trail 7-8. 

Game 3: Satwik-Chirag wins a rally

Satwik and Chirag fight their way back to reduce the deficit to 6-7 against Fikri and Maulana in the third game. 

Game 3: Satwik-Chirag reduces the margin

Satwik and Chirag reduces the margin of their deficit to 4-7 against Fikri and Maulana in the decider. 

Game 3: Satwik-Chirag trails 3-6

Satwik and Chirag need to strengthen their defence in the decider as Fikri and Maulana manage to retain their lead at 6-3. 

Game 3: Fikri-Maulana reclaims the lead

Fikri and Maulana claim a 5-2 in the decider as Satwik and Chirag try to fight back in the game. 

Game 3: Satwik-Chirag draws level

Satwik and Chirag draw level at 2-2 in the second game against Fikri and Maulana. 

Game 3: Fikri-Maulana take the lead

Fikri and Maulana take a 2-0 lead in the third game.

Satwik-Chirag forces decider

Satwik and Chirag win the second game 21-11 and force the decider in their first-round match at the China Open 2023. Fikri and Maulana won the first game 21-17.