Beaten by World No 1 pair 21-13 21-12
July 26, 2021 10:36
Satwiksairaj-Chirag lose to World No 1 pair Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo and Marcus Fernaldi 13-21, 12-21 in their 2nd round match.
They face British duo Ben Lane and Sean Vendy on Tuesday.
After the break, the Indonesians have reeled off four quick points while the Indians have only added one since.
There is clearly a lack of co-ordination between the Indians. That toe injury must be bothering Chirag.
The Indonesians are steamrolling the Indian pair in this second game and they have taken the game 21-12.
Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo and Marcus Fernaldi beat Satwiksairaj-Chirag 21-13 21-12.
The Indonesians serve to start the second game and the Indians have grabbed the early lead, 2-0.
But not for nothing are the Indonesians the World No 1, they are fighting hard even as the Indians are playing more aggressively in this game.
Satwik-Chirag maintain the lead but the Minions as the Indonesians pair is called have finally caught up and go level at 7-7, logging three straight points.
The Indians are now trailing again and are 8-11 at the break.
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