Satwik-Chirag lead
August 01, 2024 16:50
The Indian badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are set to take on Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Wooi Yik Soh in a thrilling men's doubles match on Court 1.
The action is about to begin.
A rapid exchange of points to kick off the match, as expected. Chirag's quick net play gives India an early advantage.
Both pairs trading powerful smashes, but a service error levels the score at 3-all.
Satwik and Chirag edge ahead, 5-4, with Chirag's sharp attacks proving effective.
Service woes continue to plague the Indians as another error levels the score at 7-all. Chirag's net mishap gives Malaysia a slender lead, but Satwik's delicate touch quickly restores parity. A lengthy rally ends in Chias favour, tying the score again at 10-10.
The Indian pair regains their composure at the mid-game break, holding a narrow advantage. However, the contest remains fiercely competitive with both sides trading blows. Satwik and Chirag have upped the ante since then, stretching their lead to 15-10.
Chirag is in dominant form at the net, forcing errors and dictating play as the Indians move to 18-12. They win the first game 21-13!