Badminton
India Open, Day 3 LIVE: Lakshya Sen wins, Satwik-Chirag in action — Blog, Scores, Results, Updates
In Round 2, Indian ace shuttler PV Sindhu will take on Ira Sharma, while Sameer Verma will face Brian Yang of Canada at the India Open today. Follow our LIVE Blog.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (Source: BWF)
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE blog from Day 3 of the India Open Badminton tournament.
Several Indians will be in action Day 3 of the India Open on Thursday. PV Sindhu will take on World no. 110 Indian Ira Sharma, whereas Sameer Verma will take on Canada's Brian Yang in Round 2. Stay tuned for all the updates here.
Live Updates
- 13 Jan 2022 7:33 AM GMT
Malvika is the first to get on the board, let's go!
Nehwal's returns are falling out as the first couple of points go in Malvika Bansod's bag - 2-0, we are in Game 1!
- 13 Jan 2022 7:26 AM GMT
And it's time for the much-awaited clash!
Saina Nehwal and Malvika Bansod are all set to square off now.
The match is due to begin in the next few minutes, get ready!
- 13 Jan 2022 6:47 AM GMT
We have a very exciting clash ahead - Saina Nehwal v Malvika Bansod!
Get ready for a clash between the Old Guard and the New Guard as Saina Nehwal takes on Malvika Bansod for a place in the quarters.
Does Bansod have the spunk to fight off a recovering former World No. 1 and Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal?
We'll find out soonest!
- 13 Jan 2022 5:38 AM GMT
PV Sindhu defeats Ira Sharma
PV Sindhu progresses to the quarterfinal of the India Open as she beats Ira Sharma 21-10, 21-10 in Round 2.
- 13 Jan 2022 5:32 AM GMT
Ira Sharma wins three points in the stride
The world no. 10 has won three points in the stride but still has a mountain to climb, as Sindhu leads 14-4.
- 13 Jan 2022 5:28 AM GMT
10 consecutive points for Sindhu
Sindhu picks up pace a looks like in a hurry to finish this match as she leads 10-1 in Game 2.
- 13 Jan 2022 5:22 AM GMT
Sindhu wins first game 21-10
Sindhu has it easy and she beats Ira Sharmathe in the opening game by 21-10.
