Japan Masters 2023: HS Prannoy wins; Lakshya, Priyanshu lose in R32 - Highlights

Game 1: Priyanshu goes wide

Lin takes a five-point lead over Priyanshu, whose flat smash goes wide. 

Lin leads 16-11.

Game 1: Priyanshu wins net battle

Priyanshu is showing better command over the net, and he wins another point to reduce the margin to 11-13. 

But Lin manages to extend his lead to 14-11.

Game 1: Priyanshu trails 10-13

Priyanshu wins two points after the break, but he still trails 10-13 against Lin in Game 1.

Game 1: Lin extends the lead

Lin resumes with two straight points after the break and extends his lead to 13-9. 

Game 1: Lin leads 11-8 at interval

Lin goes for a flat smash from the backcourt. It is a powerful one. Priyanshu's defence is being tested here. Lin gains an 11-8 lead at the interval. 

Game 1: Deception from Priyanshu

Priyanshu goes for an over-the-head smash, but it mixes his shot with deception, and it lands just before Lin, who cannot return it.

Lin, however, manages to retain his lead at 9-8.

Game 1: Priyanshu vs Lin

Lin gains the lead now at 6-5.

But what a winner from Priyanshu! He wins the net battle with a killing push over the net cord. 

It is 6-6 now. 

Game 1: Lin draws level

Lin fights back with two successive points. He draws level at 5-5 against Priyanshu. 

Game 1: Smash by Lin

Lin, a southpaw, hits a crosscourt smash from the backcourt and wins a point. He still trails 3-5 against Priyanshu. 

Game 1: Early lead for Priyanshu

The Indian shuttler takes an early 4-2 lead over Lin.