Indian Sports Highlights, November 25: Satwik-Chirag reaches China Masters final

China Masters 2023: Satwik-Chirag through to final

Satwik's mighty smash is unreturnable as it lands between He's legs. 

The Indian pair wins the second game of the men's doubles semifinal 22-20.

Final result: Satwik-Chirag beats He Ji Ting-Ren Xiang Yu the match in 21-15, 22-20 in 50 minutes. 

Satwik-Chirag on match point again

Satwik and Chirag regain the match point chance at 21-20.

Match point saved

He and Ren make it 20-20 to defy the Indians a chance to win the match. 

Satwik-Chirag on match point

Chirag's jump smash lands deep to breach the Chinese pair's defence. 

The Indian pair is on match point at 20-19. 

Game 2: He-Ren draws level

Satwik hits the net. He and Ren draw level at 19-19.

Game 2: Satwik wins a sensational point

The Chinese pair tries to baffle the Indian pair with relentless smashing. But Satwik and Chirag keep them in check with their retrievals. Their return lands in.

The Indian pair now leads 19-18.

Game 2: He-Ren breach Indian defence

Smash fest by He and Ren. They make it 17-18 now. 

Game 2: Satwik-Chirag extends the lead

He goes wide following a hard push by Satwik. The Indian pair extends the lead to 18-16.

Game 2: A point for Ren-He

Ren wins a point from the net to trail 16-17. 

Game 2: Ren goes wide

Satwik-Chirag gains a 17-15 lead now as Ren's return goes long.