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Indonesia Open 2021 LIVE - Satwik-Chirag exit - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty ( Source: BWF)
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE blog from the semifinal of the Indonesia Open 2021
The Indonesia Open 2021 has reached its closing stages and India has PV Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag still in contention for a podium finish. While the former, despite boasting of an Olympic medal, has not made it to a final since the Swiss Open in March earlier this year, the latter has their World Tour Finals (WTF) slot hanging in balance.
A lot at stake for the Indian trio today. Can they come up with the goods?
Stay tuned for all the latest updates!
Live Updates
- 27 Nov 2021 11:30 AM GMT
India challenge again
There was an 'Out, out, out' shout before Satwik decided to leave it. It was called in but has indeed landed out. India keep their challenge and lead 14-11.
- 27 Nov 2021 11:28 AM GMT
India challenges
An Indonesian drop shot called in and Chirag Shetty challenges immediately. But, it has landed in and India lose a challenge.
- 27 Nov 2021 11:27 AM GMT
Advantage, INDIA!
Satwik-Chirag go into the mid-game interval with an 11-10 lead. Miscommunication from the Indonesians and the Indians would gladly take that. They have been much better than the first game, but the minions have kept up well.
Remember there is a lot more than a Superseries final at stake for the Indians.
- 27 Nov 2021 11:24 AM GMT
What an effort!
Chirag Shetty dives forward full-length to return that but fails. Full marks for the effort, but the Indonesians have equalised at 9-9.
- 27 Nov 2021 11:22 AM GMT
46-shot rally
India were in complete control of that 46-shot rally, but Chirag Shetty hits one into the net. The Indonesians kept defending for most part and they take that point. India leads 8-7.
- 27 Nov 2021 11:19 AM GMT
Service fault!
And it is Chirag Shetty again. You cannot make such mistakes playing against a pair of this quality. India leads 7-4.
- 27 Nov 2021 11:17 AM GMT
5-2
A 42-shot rally and the Indians pocket it via an inch-perfect shot at the backline. They lead 5-2.
- 27 Nov 2021 11:15 AM GMT
Satwik-Chirag LEADS
The second game has started and the Indians have a 3-0 lead. Can they maintain this?
- 27 Nov 2021 11:13 AM GMT
Minions take the first game!
Satwik-Chirag save four-game points, but the lead was just too big for anything miraculous. The Minions take the first game 21-16 in 16 minutes. The Indians have not played very badly but Gideon-Kevin are just way too better than them.
- 27 Nov 2021 11:09 AM GMT
Service fault, Shetty!
Service fault called on Chirag Shetty. Too High. The Indians trail 12-19.
