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

Game 1: Lakshya loses a long rally

Lakshya is now playing with vigour. He has a better defence now but Kodai manages to extend his lead to 19-17 as Lakshya goes wide. 

Game 1: Lakshya smashes from net

Lakshya grabs the opportunity from the net and goes for a smash, charging at Kodai's body. 

Lakshya now trails 17-18.

Game 1: It's wide from Lakshya

Kodai extends his lead to 18-15 as Lakshya's return goes wide.

Game 1: Kodai goes long

Lakshya reduces the margin to 15-17 as Kodai's return goes long.

Game 1: Relentless smashing by Lakshya

Lakshya goes for yet another killing smash to breach Kodai's defence. Lakshya trails 14-17 now. 

Game 1: Deception from Kodai

What a deceptive shot from Kodai! It is a toss. He does not for a killing smash instead deceives Lakshya with angled return. 

Kodai leads 17-13. 

Game 1: Smash by Lakshya

Mighty smash by Lakshya from the backcourt. Kodai has no answer to it. Lakshya wins his fourth straight points to reduce Kodai's lead to 16-13. 

Game 1: Lakshya wins three points in a row

Lakshya wins three points in a row to trail 12-16.

Game 1: Lakshya trails 11-16

Kodai Naraoka maintains a massive lead over Lakshya at 16-11.

Game 1: Kodai leads 11-7 at the interval

Lakshya's forehand return ruffles the net, Kodai takes an 11-7 lead at the interval.