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BWF World C'ships Day 4: Satwik-Chirag advance; Sindhu, Ayush crash out in action - Highlights
Catch the highlights from the fourth day of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, India, on Thursday.
BWF World Championships 2026 Highlights: India had a mixed Day 4, with Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand advancing with a win over Japan’s seventh seeds and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty pulling off a hardfought match to reach the quarterfinals.
India's campaign in men's, women's singles and mixed doubles ended as Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto, Ayush Shetty, P.V. Sindhu bowed out after hard-fought contests.
As it happened:
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- 20 Aug 2026 7:12 PM IST
Women's Singles: Sindhu in lead
Its a solid solid start from Sindhu. Goes up 3-0 in the decider.
- 20 Aug 2026 7:09 PM IST
Women's Singles: Sindhu fights it out in second game
Sindhu had five game-point opportunities, and this time she made sure not to let them slip away. She closes out the game to level the match!
One game all after 53 minutes, and this thriller now heads into a decider. The crowd has plenty to look forward to!
Score: Sindhu 11-21, 21-15 Wang
- 20 Aug 2026 7:06 PM IST
Women's Singles: Crazy crazy rally!
Oh, what a rally! Wang seemed to have it under control, but her shuttle lands just outside the line. Sindhu makes the most of the opening, following it up with a solid smash.
Sindhu leads 17-15! The Indian is two points away from taking control of this game. But Wang has levelled up twice in the same game.
- 20 Aug 2026 7:01 PM IST
A long, long rally and then a powerful smash from Sindhu! The Indian finishes the point in style, and the crowd is absolutely pumped. The atmosphere inside the stadium has gone up a notch!
Score: Sindhu 11-21, 15-13 Wang
- 20 Aug 2026 7:00 PM IST
Women's Singles: Wang holding on
Two brilliant rallies from Sindhu, and the Indian has turned 11-all into a 14-12 lead! That two-point cushion could prove crucial at this stage.
- 20 Aug 2026 6:52 PM IST
Women's Singles: Sindhu leading
Sindhu has increased the pace and the results are showing in the scoreline. She has been in total control in the second game, leads 11-8. Three points advantage for Sindhu.
Score: Sindhu 11-21, 11-8 Wang
- 20 Aug 2026 6:46 PM IST
Women's Singles: Sindhu maintains momentum
A solid cross court smash from Sindhu. Wang could hardly pick it. The score in second game looks more promising for the Indian.
Sindhu leads 7-3.
