Badminton
Japan Masters 2023: HS Prannoy wins; Lakshya, Priyanshu lose in R32 - Highlights
Catch the highlights of Indian shuttlers' performances in their Round of 32 matches at the Japan Masters 2023 in Kumamoto, Japan.

FILE PHOTO: HS Prannoy (Source: CGTN)
HS Prannoy won 22-20, 19-21, 21-17 against Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong to book his place in the second round of Japan Masters 2023. He will play against Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in the Round of 16 on Thursday.
On the other hand, Lakshya Sen lost his Round of 32 match against world no. 5 Kodai Naraoka in straight games; 17-21, 10-21. Priyanshu Rajawat also suffered a straight-game (15-21, 12-21) defeat to Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei in the Round of 32.
As it Happened:
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- 15 Nov 2023 11:32 AM GMT
Lee again takes the Game on the level terms after a week return from hsp
Game 1: Lee 18-18 Prannoy
- 15 Nov 2023 11:31 AM GMT
Hsp is just 3 points away from taking the first game
Game 1: Lee 15-18 Prannoy
- 15 Nov 2023 11:29 AM GMT
HSP finally broke the deadlock and won two points on trot
Game 1: Lee 14-16 Prannoy
- 15 Nov 2023 11:27 AM GMT
Lee take the game to the level turns with few errors creeping in from HSP
Game 1: Lee 14-14 Prannoy
- 15 Nov 2023 11:26 AM GMT
Lee made a slight comeback and reduced the deficit to only 3 points
Game 1: Lee 11-14 Prannoy
- 15 Nov 2023 11:24 AM GMT
A lovely drop shot from prannoy to extend the lead to 7 points
Game 1: Lee 6-13 Prannoy
- 15 Nov 2023 11:22 AM GMT
Hsp going into mid- game break with a 5 point lead
HSP going to mid-game break with a solid down the line smash to gain an early advantage of 11-6
- 15 Nov 2023 11:19 AM GMT
HSP still leading the first game ,9-4
Solid defence from prannoy to deflect the Lee's smash on the cross court to extend the lead to 5 points
- 15 Nov 2023 11:17 AM GMT
Prannoy takes the lead in the game 6-4!
Prannoy regaining momentum after few errors in the start and now has a two point lead over his opponent

