SF, China 3-2 India: That will be all for our live coverage. An enjoyable few days of badminton. Plenty of positives to take from doubles especially for India.

SF, China 3-2 India: A bronze for India, then. A brilliant win against Malaysia and the fightback against Hong Kong to assure a podium finish are the definite highlights. Chirag Shetty, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly were sensational under pressure. And a shoutout to Dhruv Kapila too, for stepping in admirably.

SF, China 3-2 India, Wei/Jiang 21-17, 21-13 Ishaan/Tanisha: A fine comeback by India but the tie ends in favour of China. The Indians needed at least one singles point, but wasn’t to be. But a fantastic 5-match tie this turned into. Wonderful badminton over the last few years.

SF, China 2-2 India, Wei/Jiang 21-17, 19-12 Ishaan/Tanisha: Absolutely phenomenal point by the Indians. But too late.

SF, China 2-2 India, Wei/Jiang 21-17, 17-10 Ishaan/Tanisha: And the scoreboard pressure telling now. Errors flowing from the Indians’ rackets.

SF, China 2-2 India, Wei/Jiang 21-17, 14-10 Ishaan/Tanisha: A bizarre review by the CHN pair but nothing bizarre about their game. They are winning this in the first 2-3 shots.

SF, China 2-2 India, Wei/Jiang 21-17, 10-9 Ishaan/Tanisha: Wei/Jiang have the lead at the interval.

SF, China 2-2 India, Wei/Jiang 21-17, 10-9 Ishaan/Tanisha: The Indians sneaked into the lead but the Chinese pair are back ahead.

SF, China 2-2 India, Wei/Jiang 21-17, 7-7 Ishaan/Tanisha: Good tempo from the Indians now.

SF, China 2-2 India, Wei/Jiang 21-17, 7-4 Ishaan/Tanisha: Going to come down to consistency but shot-making from Ishaan has been good so far.

SF, China 2-2 India, Wei/Jiang 21-17, 3-2 Ishaan/Tanisha: Good two points for the Indians after a good start to the game for Wei/Jiang.

SF, China 2-2 India, Wei/Jiang 21-17 Ishaan/Tanisha: Good recovery by the Indians but the damage was done early on. Can they use this momentum to win the second game?

SF, China 2-2 India, Wei/Jiang 18-12 Ishaan/Tanisha: Great defence from the Indians but too little too late here perhaps.

SF, China 2-2 India, Wei/Jiang 16-9 Ishaan/Tanisha: And the Chinese are running away with this

SF, China 2-2 India, Wei/Jiang 11-7 Ishaan/Tanisha: A good lead for the Chinese pair at the interval. Some good winners from the Indians in that opening half but consistency better from Wei / Jiang.

SF, China 2-2 India, Wei/Jiang 0-0 Ishaan/Tanisha: Alright then, time for the decider. India are on paper higher-ranked here but underestimate any Chinese doubles pairs at your own peril. (A bit surprised that the Chinese didn’t field their first-choice though)

SF, China 2-2 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 19-21 Treesa/Gayatri: What a win that was for the Indian youngsters. Now over to the decider.

SF, China 2-2 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 19-21 Treesa/Gayatri: And if Gayatri set up the match point, it was Treesa with a stunning point to seal the deal. Turning defence to attack, finishes with a superb slice drop winner. She roars, throws the racket down that bounces over to the other side, and she has to apologise to the opponent. But the joy is evident.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 19-20 Treesa/Gayatri: WOW. Superb from Gayatri. Match point.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 19-19 Treesa/Gayatri: The push at the net goes long from CHN and it is 19 all.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 18-18 Treesa/Gayatri: The perfect 1-2 from Indians there. Treesa with the smash, Gayatri with the kill at the net.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 18-17 Treesa/Gayatri: The Indians have the serve back. Nerves on both sides.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 17-16 Treesa/Gayatri: The Indians needed that. Desperately.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 17-15 Treesa/Gayatri: Ah, this is a bit too familiar. The Indians have struggled in the last 3-4 minutes and it has turned this match around. Liu is so pumped.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 15-15 Treesa/Gayatri: Miscommunication... we are all level.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 14-15 Treesa/Gayatri: Some turnaround! More errors from the Indians here.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 12-15 Treesa/Gayatri: Signs of fatigue for the Indians. They do have troubles closing tight matches, can they recover?

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 11-15 Treesa/Gayatri: Service fault from Indians, and the Chinese have a window again.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 9-14 Treesa/Gayatri: Great rally! Good rotation from the Indian pair, fine endurance, one stunning forehand from Treesa and eventually Gayatri stepping up. Soon enough a five-point lead.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 7-11 Treesa/Gayatri: Gayatri Gopichand is playing so well at the moment. The Indians have a 11-7 lead in the decider. Still not a big lead but some cushion.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 6-10 Treesa/Gayatri: Fantastic proactive kill at the net from Gayatri and it is a good lead for the Indians here.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 6-9 Treesa/Gayatri: Wonderful defence from the Indians.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 5-7 Treesa/Gayatri: The Indians inch ahead. Good pressure on the Chinese defence.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13, 5-3 Treesa/Gayatri: The Indians cant afford to let the Chinese youngsters open up a big lead. Fairly even to start the decider.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 21-13 Treesa/Gayatri: That run of points for the CHN pair proved too costly. Decider time in this tie

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 20-13 Treesa/Gayatri: Terrific run of points for Tan/Liu. Nine straight points and a bagful of game points. The Indians saved a couple. Make it three.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 17-10 Treesa/Gayatri: The moment has changed quite a bit here. Liu/Tan have pushed ahead considerably.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 12-10 Treesa/Gayatri: Excellent rally and a quick racket change for Treesa while Gayatri kept the rally alive. But a soft error in the end. The Indians have done well in the last few minutes though.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 11-9 Treesa/Gayatri: Error from Gayatri at the net not long after a wonderful point she had played. The Chinese take a lead into the interval.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 10-7 Treesa/Gayatri: Excellent defence from Treesa but not enough to win the point, the Chinese are inching ahead.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 7-7 Treesa/Gayatri: Even tussle this, all four players doing well, wonderful to see teenagers star under pressure

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21, 4-5 Treesa/Gayatri: Whatever happens today, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly can come from this tournament with plenty of confidence. Wonderful point from Gayatri there.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-21 Treesa/Gayatri: What a fightback from the Indian youngsters. From 1-8 at one point, Treesa/Gayatri with a superb turnaround to take the lead.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-20 Treesa/Gayatri: Jolly with a stunning crosscourt drop shot winner. Pearly Tan will be so proud of that. Game points for India now.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 18-18 Treesa/Gayatri: The Indians are staying ahead by a point but the Chinese pair keep pulling things back. After this winner by Treesa there was another fabulous rally too.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 15-15 Treesa/Gayatri: A rally that the Indians did well to dictate tempo but Jolly misses a net shot. The Indians had briefly taken the lead there too.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 14-14 Treesa/Gayatri: And we are level.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 13-12 Treesa/Gayatri: A fabulous fightback this from the Indians. They are pumped up.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 11-6 Treesa/Gayatri: And the Indians are showing they are here to compete hard as well. Good little run of points but still a big lead at the interval for the Chinese youngsters.

STAT: Liu Sheng Shu is the current world junior champion in women’s doubles as well as mixed doubles.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan/Liu 6-1 Treesa/Gayatri: A great start for the Chinese pair.

SF, China 2-1 India, Tan Ning / Liu Sheng Shu vs Treesa Jolly / Gayatri Gopichand Pullela: Don’t go by the rankings in this one. A battle of four teenagers and the Chinese pairing are considered one of the best for the future.

SF, China 2-1 India, Zhou/He 19-21, 19-21 Dhruv/Chirag: Dhruv/Chirag put Indian on the board! The Indian makeshift pairing come up with a superb win against the world No 21, winning 21-19 21-19. India stay alive.

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 19-21, 19-20 Dhruv/Chirag: Two match points saved, the Indians review but it is on the line.

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 19-21, 18-20 Dhruv/Chirag: Superb smash from Chirag and the Indians have match points. One of the three saved.

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 19-21, 17-19 Dhruv/Chirag: Dhruv gets a yellow card for misconduct.

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 19-21, 16-19 Dhruv/Chirag: Terrific rally! Chirag does well at the net despite slipping, good work from Dhruv to finish it off.

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 19-21, 15-18 Dhruv/Chirag: The Indians just about staying ahead for now. 3 points is not much in MD terms.

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 19-21, 13-14 Dhruv/Chirag: Chinese pair trail by three again but have the serve back, and make it a 1-point affair quickly.

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 19-21, 11-12 Dhruv/Chirag: Chirag/Dhruv must be careful not to give a way back into the match now. By now means is this over. He/Zhou level it up after the break but the Indians play a super point to inch ahead

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 19-21, 8-11 Dhruv/Chirag: The Indians have the lead in the interval in the 2nd game.

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 19-21, 6-9 Dhruv/Chirag: There’s a hint of a smile from Mathias Boe as Dhruv plays a superb point from the backcourt before Chirag kills the point. Lovely rotation that.

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 19-21, 3-6 Dhruv/Chirag: The Indians continue to stay just ahead i this match. Chirag is just in some elite zone.

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 19-21 Dhruv/Chirag: The Indians take the opening game, wonderful rally at game point and fittingly Chirag plays a lovely attacking point with defensive help from Dhruv too.

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 18-20 Dhruv/Chirag: That is a sensational slice from the backcourt by Chirag, game points for the Indians.

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 18-19 Dhruv/Chirag: That’s uncharacteristic from Chirag given how well he’s been playing, Another hit at the net and we are level... and as I say that, he steps up big time to kill at point at the net. Crucial one.

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 16-17 Dhruv/Chirag: The Indians are staying ahead but not by much. Still anybody’s openers this. Chirag finds the net after a really good rally.

Over in South Africa

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 12-13 Dhruv/Chirag: Terrific rally and Indians in the lead now.

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 12-12 Dhruv/Chirag: That’s a good fightback from the Indians. Back level after a string of good points after the break.

SF, China 2-0 India, Zhou/He 11-6 Dhruv/Chirag: The Chinese pair take a handy lead into the interval.

SF, China 2-0 India: Time for men’s doubles. This is a tough one for the Indians but they played quite well yesterday, so let’s see.

SF, China 2-0 India: Men’s doubles next. China have won both singles ties and India will have to try and comeback from 0-2 down again.

SF, China 2-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-21, 21-18 PV Sindhu: That is a superb win for Gao. It ends on an error from Sindhu but fantastic nerves under pressure from the Chinese shuttler. Sindhu too fought back superbly, and played some good badminton but not to be for her.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-21, 20-18 PV Sindhu: Two match points for Gao after a sensational rally.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-21, 19-18 PV Sindhu: A brilliant winner from Sindhu at 17-17 and just when you thought she was closing this out. Gao goes into the lead.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-21, 17-17 PV Sindhu: That was tight! Sindhu lets the shuttle drop and there is no challenge, that was really close. Huge roar from Sindhu. The next rally is more fabulous counter punching by Gao, level again.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-21, 16-16 PV Sindhu: There we go, level again.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-21, 15-16 PV Sindhu: Terrific defence from Gao and that’s why they say keep the shuttle in play. Sindhu misses the kill. Soon enough, it’s a 1-point game

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-21, 13-16 PV Sindhu: Tireless defending from Sindhu in that rally but Gao wins the point. The Indian gets the serve back with a brilliant kill at the net.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-21, 12-14 PV Sindhu: Two straight misjudgements from Gao at the baseline, perfection from Sindhu and she is back in the lead.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-21, 12-12 PV Sindhu: And Gao is all caught up.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-21, 10-11 PV Sindhu: Two soft points from Sindhu out of the interval.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-21, 8-11 PV Sindhu: Probably the biggest roar of the night so far from Sindhu as she takes a 11-8 lead into the decider.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-21, 8-10 PV Sindhu: Gao is fighting back brlliantly here.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-21, 6-9 PV Sindhu: Gao has closed the gap to two and then plays a superb rally to keep Sindhu under defensive pressure, the Indian hangs on and finally produces a piece of genius at the net to then set up a kill.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-21, 2-6 PV Sindhu: PV Sindhu imposing herself on this match now, looking in control. Gao with errors.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-21 PV Sindhu: Honestly think that was probably the best single game that Sindhu has played since her return from injury, purely on the basis of her attacking intent and how well she responded to what Gao threw at her. She closes thee game with a proactive kill at the net.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-19 PV Sindhu: Gao tries to be too acute at the net and Sindhu has game points.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-19 PV Sindhu: Good body smash from Sindhu to halt the momentum.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 16-18 PV Sindhu: Glorious half slices from Gao and the gap is now down to 2.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 15-18 PV Sindhu: Gao continues to trouble Sindhu with the drop shots every now and then.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 13-18 PV Sindhu: Sindhu staying ahead. Her turn to play a superb drop to leave Gao on the court. And a crosscourt smash does the same. She is in control here.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 12-15 PV Sindhu: Sensational defence from Gao to stay alive and she wins the point with another delightful crosscourt net shot.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 11-15 PV Sindhu: Some to and fro here at the moment, Sindhu’s lead down to three. And then a superb forehand crosscourt from the Indian.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 9-12 PV Sindhu: Some terrific rallies at the moment. Longest rally of 28 shots that saw Sindhu defend superbly. And then another fine point, goes to Gao on a piece of fabulous drop shot that leaves the Indian on her knees.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 7-11 PV Sindhu: A kill at the net and fist pump. Good from Sindhu.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 6-10 PV Sindhu: Terrific smash from Sindhu and she betters her first game tally.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 3-8 PV Sindhu: There it is, Sindhu finding her rhythm.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9, 3-5 PV Sindhu: Will we see some of Sindhu’s vocal aggression to push her into this match? Some signs of it early. This is already better than most of what we saw in the opening game.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 21-9 PV Sindhu: Well, really not much else to say about that opening game. One positive is that Sindhu can only get better than that.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 20-9 PV Sindhu: Errors galore from Sindhu. 11 game points.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 15-9 PV Sindhu: Time for a couple of errors from Gao’s racket now, can Sindhu find her way back? As I say that, probably the best rally of the match so far ends with a Sindhu crosscourt error at the net.

(Scores updated)

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 11-5 PV Sindhu: That is worrying. A complete mishit forehand from Sindhu and it is a big lead for Gao at the break

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 10-5 PV Sindhu: That’s a fantastic rally that Sindhu did so well to control but Gao wins it with the help of net cord.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie 6-4 PV Sindhu: Terrific start for Gao but Sindhu is closing the gap now from 1-6 down.

SF, China 1-0 India, Gao Fangjie vs PV Sindhu: Time for the women’s singles. Gao, who is now outside top 100, was once in the top 15 in the world and has defeated Sindhu twice in two meetings. They have not met since 2018 though.

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 21-13, 21-15 HS Prannoy: And the match ends with a fittingly brilliant shot by Lei. Prannoy thought this was going out after working hard in the point, but lands in.

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 21-13, 19-15 HS Prannoy: This is some serious level from Lei Lan Xi, wow. Lovely 41 shot rally from both shuttlers. Prannoy wins that but Lei on the brink.

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 21-13, 17-13 HS Prannoy: The finish line in sight for Lei.

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 21-13, 16-13 HS Prannoy: Pressure mounting on HSP. Lei just playing with great tempo, keeping Prannoy pinned.

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 21-13, 12-12 HS Prannoy: Prannoy trying to push himself after every point he wins.

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 21-13, 11-10 HS Prannoy: Just a lovely variety of shots from Lei. And he has the lead in the interval. Was trailing 5-9 at one point.

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 21-13, 10-10 HS Prannoy: Just as I thought Prannoy had started to get a better read on Lei’s game, and looked to be dictating play, we are suddenly 10-10.

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 21-13, 5-7 HS Prannoy: Impressive 38-shot rally and it goes Prannoy’s way.

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 21-13, 3-3 HS Prannoy: In his international career, Lei has played vs Indian opponents twice. (Via Badminton Statistics). Just a measure of the unknown facing Prannoy. Think he is starting to read him better now. Hopefully we have a decider.

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 21-13 HS Prannoy: The opening game goes to Lei, who has been in control for most part. Prannoy found some solutions towards the end of the opening game and will be hoping to test the Chinese’s defence more

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 17-10 HS Prannoy: With having to find ways to win points, Prannoy is making errors. As I say that a fantastic backhand winner from the Indian.

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 13-9 HS Prannoy: The Indian is fighting back just as Lei was starting to run away with it.

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 12-6 HS Prannoy: Incredible rally right out of the interval. Terrific quality from both, 62 shots.

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 11-6 HS Prannoy: Impressive from the 25-year-old Lei. On a run of five straight points, he takes a lead into the interval. Seems superb at the net and has a lovely whip in his smash,

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 6-6 HS Prannoy: I imagine it’d take some time for Prannoy to get used to a new player he hasn’t faced before. Lei, a former world junior team gold medallist, is not a regular on tour. A good review from the Indian to close the gap to one and a nice smash winner to follow.

SF, China 0-0 India, Lei Lan Xi 5-1 HS Prannoy: Really good start for the left-hander from China here.

SF, India vs China: Korea await the winner of this match in the final after their win against Thailand.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of badminton and today we have India’s semifinal tie against China at the 2023 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship 2023, taking place in Dubai.

After trailing 0-2 and a game down, India bounced back in style against Hong Kong China in the quarterfinals to be assured of a podium finish for the first time in the brief history of this event. It was led by Chirag Shetty and Dhruv Kapila, PV Sindhu and finally Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly.

Recap of India’s quarterfinal here.

India had earlier reached the quarterfinals by winning their first two matches 5-0 against Kazakhstan and UAE respectively but got a superb 4-1 win against Malaysia to go on top Group B. Their reward was a seeded spot in the quarterfinals and avoiding other group-toppers.

Here’s a look at the lineup for the matches in the semifinal, with Prannoy replacing Lakshya Sen in men’s singles.

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