Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty in Malaysia Open final

A sian champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty downed world champions Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Seung Jae 21-18, 22-20 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.


The Indian duo treated the fans to a high-quality badminton match that witnessed a dramatic fightback in the second game.

Displaying their skills in full measure, Satwik and Chirag saved six game points in the second game to stun a wellplaced Koreans.

After winning the first game, the Indians were made to work hard by the Koreans, who led 11-8 at the break.

They made it 20-14 and were on the verge of winning it.

Satwik and Chirag got the first two points when their opponents hit the shuttle long. Chirag’s straight smash made it 17-20 and the next two points were won by Satwik.