Malaysia Open 2023 LIVE: Satwik-Chirag bow out in Semis- Scores, Updates, Blog

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Chinese players are ecstatic as they upset 7th seed Satwik/Chirag.

This ends the semi-final run of Indian pair and ends the Indian representation at Malaysia Open 2023.

The chinese pair lets out a roar as they get close to the win.

The eagerness of Indian pair is costing them some points.

Satwik hits one on the net and the Chinese extend their lead again.

Change of courts as the Chinese pair have a slight lead.

It has been fabulous badminton from both the pairs as they continue to push each other. Sat-Chi are trailing by 10-11.

3-3 in the decider.

Satwik hits one on the net and Chinese pair equalize with that point.

Well that was easy. Indian pair wins the second game and we are into a decider.

Satwik/Chirag absolutely dominated the second game and was brilliant with their shot placements.

Game Point for Sat-Chi

Chirag hits one straight smash and the Chinese pair has no answer to it.

The lead is of 9 points now.

This has been a powerful display of attacking badminton by the Indian pair. Satwik/Chirag are mixing caution with aggression and they are leading by 16-7 in the second game.

Domination from the Indian pair

It was a mix of smashes, drops and powerful shots. Satwik/Chirag take 6 points in just 3 minutes to race to a lead of 11-5 at the mid-game break.