Badminton
Malaysia Masters: Sindhu, Ashmita, George advance to 2nd round - Highlights
Catch the highlights of Indian shuttlers' performance in the Malaysia Masters Super 500 in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.
PV Sindhu will play W Hsu in a round-of-32 fixture today at the Indonesia Open (File photo)
On the second day of the Malaysia Masters Super 500, star shuttler PV Sindhu began her campaign with a straight-game win over Kirsty Gilmour. At the same time, Ashmita Chaliha and Kiran George won their first-round matches. In mixed doubles, B Sumeeth Reddy-N Sikki Reddy and in men's doubles Krishna Prasad Garga-Sai Pratheek won their matches.
Catch highlights:
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- 22 May 2024 11:56 AM GMT
Obayashi breaks George's point spree
Obayashi breaks George's five-point spree to retain his lead at 13-10.
- 22 May 2024 11:55 AM GMT
George wins four points in a row in 2nd game
George is on a comeback trail as he wins four points in a row to trail 9-11 after the break.
- 22 May 2024 11:50 AM GMT
George trails in the 2nd game
Obayashi makes a superb comeback in the second game. His improved court coverage and retrieving skills are fully on display in this game. He claims an 11-5 lead at the interval.
- 22 May 2024 11:41 AM GMT
George wins the opening game
Obayashi saves one game point, but Geroge claims the first game (21-16) with a body smash.
- 22 May 2024 11:40 AM GMT
George on game point
Brilliant placement by George. He places the shuttler to Obayashi's forehand with an angled flick. The Indian shuttler leads 20-15.
- 22 May 2024 11:39 AM GMT
Obayashi wins a long rally
Obayashi wins a rally to narrow the gap as he trails 14-19 against George in the opening game.
- 22 May 2024 11:35 AM GMT
Obayashi's smash ruffles the net
George claims a five-point against the Japanese shuttler at 15-10 in the first game.
- 22 May 2024 11:34 AM GMT
George takes a solid lead in the first game
George takes a 13-9 lead in the opening game against Obayashi.
- 22 May 2024 11:34 AM GMT
Kiran George in action
Kiran George is taking on Takuma Obayashi of Japan in the first round.
