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China Masters: Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu advance -Highlights
Catch all the live updates from the first round of action from the China Masters 2024 in Shenzhen, China on Wednesday.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are India's premier men's doubles pair. (Photo credit: Badminton Photo/BWF)
China Masters 2024: Indian shuttlers will continue the round-1 action at the BWF World Tour Super 750 Tournament in Shenzhen, China, on Wednesday.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be in action for their first match on the circuit since the Paris Olympics whereas Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu to lead Indian charge in the singles category.
As it happened:
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- 20 Nov 2024 4:08 PM GMT
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- 20 Nov 2024 4:07 PM GMT
Game three, Lee/Yang 18-21 Satwik/Chirag
SATCHI MARK THEIR COMEBACK WITH A THRILLING WIN OVER LEE AND YANG!
They let out a roar in delight as they win 2-1 against Lee and Yang, despite losing the first game rather convincingly.
Their first match since the Paris Olympics marks a happy return for the Indian duo and they will now advance to round two of the China Masters Super750.
- 20 Nov 2024 4:03 PM GMT
Game three, Lee/Yang 17-19 Satwik/Chirag
Brilliant from Chirag!
The two pushed the Taiwanese to one side and then Chirag nonchalantly places the shuttle on the other side.
They are just two points away from winning this match 2-1.
- 20 Nov 2024 4:01 PM GMT
Game three, Lee/Yang 15-16 Satwik/Chirag
The match is on a knife-edge at the moment, with SatChi holding a one-point lead.
Five points will win the match for them. Can they do it?
- 20 Nov 2024 3:58 PM GMT
Game three, Lee/Yang 12-15 Satwik/Chirag
SatChi have taken a three point lead, after being down by three points at the break!
They have accumulated seven of the last eight point. Outstanding from the former world no.1.
- 20 Nov 2024 3:56 PM GMT
Game three, Lee/Yang 11-12 Satwik/Chirag
SatChi roared back into the game!
Since the mid-game interval, they have won all the points and are in the lead.
Simply superb from the Indian duo.
- 20 Nov 2024 3:53 PM GMT
Game three, Lee/Yang 11-8 Satwik/Chirag
The third game has not been going so well so far for the Indian duo.
They are trailing by three points. Can they comeback?
- 20 Nov 2024 3:51 PM GMT
Game three, Lee/Yang 9-7 Satwik/Chirag
The Taiwanese duo have a slender two-point lead over the Indians.
- 20 Nov 2024 3:45 PM GMT
Game three, Lee/Yang 4-4 Satwik/Chirag
The Indians continue to grow in confidence, as they have now levelled the game after a slow start in the decider.
