BWF World C'ships Day 3: Sen suffers shock exit; Sindhu, Ayush through - Highlights

Women's Singles: Li takes the second game

Li upped her play in the second game and took it 21-9. Unnati had no answers to the Canadian’s attacks as the momentum completely shifted.

With one game apiece, the match now heads into a decider. After such a see-saw battle, this contest is turning into a mouthwatering finish.

Score: Unnati 21-11, 9-21 Li

Wimen's Singles: Li takes charge in second game

In the blink of an eye, the momentum has shifted in Li’s favour. She leads 11-5 in the second game. A few errors on part of Unnati and shuttles finding the net have made this phase go by quickly. The Indian now has some catching up to do!

Women's singles: Li takes advantage

Same style, same momentum! Unnati has carried the confidence from the opening game into the second. Her body language says it all. She's fighting for everypoint.

Unnati started with 3-1 lead which now stands evenly poised and for the first time Li marches ahead with 6-4 lead.

Women's Singles: Game Unnati!

It’s a treat to watch Unnati make her experienced opponent work for every point. One shot to the left, another to the right and Unnati closes it out in style.

The young Indian comfortably takes the first game.

Score: Unnati 21-11 Li 

A close gamble by Li at the net. Unnati loses the point and her serve, but she still holds a comfortable lead.

Score: Unnati 18-10 Li

Women's Singles: Unnati in lead

While we were looking at Michelle Li’s impressive record, Unnati Hooda has been busy building her own advantage.

The Indian has maintained her lead and goes into the interval with a three-point cushion at 11-8 in the opening game. We can hope she continues this momentum!

Women's Singles: Who is Michelle Li?

Li, 34, brings plenty of experience to the court. A two-time Commonwealth Games medallist, she won the women’s singles gold in 2014 and became the first Canadian to win an individual badminton gold at the Commonwealth Games.

Unnati, ranked 26 in the world, trails 0-1 in their head-to-head record, with Li winning their last meeting at the Arctic Open 2024 in straight games. 

Women's Singles: Unnati gets the off the mark

A solid start from Unnati! She pockets four points in quick succession and makes her intentions clear early in the game. Unnati leads 4-1. 

Women's Singles: Unnati Hooda on court now!

Let’s put that result behind us. It’s time for young Unnati Hooda to step onto the court and take centre stage.

And she walks onto the court to a roaring home crowd, with the Indian fans firmly behind the young shuttler.

Men's Doubles: Indian pair lose in straight sets

Game over for the Indian pair M.R. Arjun/Hariharan Amsakarunan. Thye lost to Korea's Kang Min Hyuk/Ki Dong Ju 17-21, 14-21 in 43 minutes.

This is only the second Indian match of the day with Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto advancing to Round of 16 and Satwik/Chirag getting a walkover. The Indian men's doubles pair is yet to open their campaign at this year's BWF World Championship.