Game 2: Three points in a row for Satwik-Chirag
Chirag sends a high toss, and Liang goes for a smash. It runs into the net. This time Wang hits the net.
The Indian pair trails 5-8.
Game 2: Liang's brilliant serve
It is a little high, but the chair umpire does not red-flag it. Chirag's return goes wide.
The Chinese pair gains an 8-3 lead.
Game 2: Satwik-Chirag trails
Liang and Wang gain a 4-2 lead in the second game.
Liang smashes it hard, Chirag's defence is enough, and the shuttle goes wide. 5-2 lead for Liang and Wang.
Game 2: Satwik-Chirag vs Liang-Wang
Satwik-Chirag draws level at 1-1.
A change of pace by Liang helps the Chinese pair to gain a 2-1 lead.
Game 2: Liang-Wang gets off the mark
Liang and Wang win the first point in the second game to claim 1-0 lead.
First game goes to Satwik-Chirag
Satwik-Chirag claims the lead in the match by wining the first game 21-9. They have done it in 13 minutes.
Game point for Satwik-Chirag
Liang sends the shuttle wide. It is a game point for Satwik-Chirag. The Indian pair has 11 game points at 20-9.
Game 1: Brilliant net manoeuvre by Chirag
The Indian pair extends their lead to 18-7. Chirag's presence at the net has just been superb.
Two points in a row for Liang and Wang. They trail 8-18.
Game 1: Five points in a row for Satwik-Chirag
Satwik-Chirag extends their lead to 16-5 in the first game.
Wang Chang breaks the streak by claiming a point from the net serve. It is 6-16 for Liang and Wang.
Game 1: Point for Liang-Wang
Chirag could not recover after playing the shot bending on his knee. His return runs into the net. A point of Liang and Wang.
But the Indian duo make an amend quickly by collecting two points in a row. They lead 13-5.
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