Sudirman Cup 2023 LIVE: India crashes out - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
A lot of instructions in Telugu from the coach to Srikanth. Can he force a decider?
Lee Zii Jia takes Game 1
Srikanth goes long once again and Lee Zii Jia just lets it sail through. The Malaysian wins the first game 21-16.
Brilliant from Srikanth
The longest rally of the match so far and Srikanth does well to finish it off with a brilliant cross-court smash. He trails 16-20.
Lee Zii Jia continues to dominate
Lee Zii Jia continues his merry ways as the Malyasian extends his lead to five points at 17-12.
Srikanth TRAILS!
Kidambi Srikanth trails 8-11 as we head into the first mid-game break. Lee Zii Jia is growing in confidence with each passing minute and the former world number 1 has his task cut out.
Srikanth loses a challenge
Lee Zii Jia stitches together a few points and an under pressure Srikanth wastes his review. The Indian's shot called long, and he unsuccessfully challenges the call. Srikanth trails 7-9.
All set!
We are done with the toss and it is warmup time for Kidambi Srikanth. He is ranked 22nd in the world, while Lee Zii Jia is 8th. Can the Indian pull off an unlikely win?
HEAD TO HEAD
This is how the Head to Head for Srikanth and Zii Jia looks like:
Played: 3
Won by Srikanth: 1
Won by Lee Zii Jia: 2
Up Next: Kidambi Srikanth in action
We have the men's singles clash up next, with Kidambi Srikanth taking the court for India. He will be up against Lee Zii Jia.
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