All England Open QF as it happened: Srikanth Kidambi loses in straight games against Kento Momota

11.27 pm: So both the losing streaks in Indian badminton continue for the time being. Saina Nehwal has lost 13 on the trot against Tai Tzu Ying, while Kento Momota has beaten K Srikanth 8 times in a row now. Another day, perhaps. That is all from us for now, stay tuned for report and analysis.

Match over: Well, Srikanth saved 4 match points but that is all he can do as Kento Momota eases into the semis with a 21-12 21-16 win. India’s challenge comes to an end in Birmingham.

Second game, Momota 21-12, 20-16 Srikanth: Srikanth saves a couple of match points with some aggressive net play. And then Momota makes an error. Three match points saved. Too little too late? Wow, saves another with a lovely lift.

Second game, Momota 21-12, 19-12 Srikanth: Momota increases the tempo and is almost on the brink of a win.

Second game, Momota 21-12, 17-11 Srikanth: A powerful smash from Srikanth and the commentator asks “why hasn’t he done this earlier”. The truth is, when he did, Momota’s defence has been good enough to return them all.

Second game, Momota 21-12, 16-9 Srikanth: He might not be winning the match but Srikanth Kidambi just won the rally of the match with delightful cross-court flick! A 39-shot rally. Momota leads 15-8 and then 16-9.

Second game, Momota 21-12, 14-7 Srikanth: A couple of good winners from Srikanth after the break but no catching up with Momota yet.

Second game, Momota 21-12, 11-4 Srikanth: Eight of the last nine points for Momota.

Abhijeet Kulkarni: “Momota is on a roll now and Srikanth is just trying to keep his head above the sand. Not a pretty sight for his fans. 11-4 for Momota in the second game now”

Abhijeet Kulkarni: There is a similar pattern to the second game. Srikanth starts bright and fast but Momota then engages him in longer rallies and the Indian starts making errors, trying to find a winner. Momota leads 8-4 now

Second game, Momota 21-12, 8-3 Srikanth: And Mommota pulls ahead once again. Srikanth has no answers once again as Momota mixes up his attacking game with scary ease.

Second game, Momota 21-12, 3-3 Srikanth: Much like the first game, both players exchange serves early on. Can Srikanth force Momota to play from the back-court and not dominate at the net? If he does that, he might stand a chance otherwise this looks like a stroll for Momota.

First game: Srikanth manages to save two game points but Momota creates an opening with a flick smash and then finishes it with a quick tap to take the first game 21-12.

First game, Momota 21-12 Srikanth: That escalated quickly! Srikanth is stunned by a second half blitz by Momota and the world No 1 takes a 1-0 lead in this match.

Abhijeet Kulkarni: Momota wins nine straight points and Srikanth simply doesn’t know what has hit him. He hits a jump smash and all Momota does is keep the return really tight near the net and the Indian is caught flat-footed

First game, Momota 17-9 Srikanth: Wow, World No 1 showing why he is World No 1. Puts together a solid, non-spectacular but a brilliant run to take a massive lead after the break.

First game, Momota 11-9 Srikanth: Two brilliant points from Momota sees the World No 1 take a 11-9 lead into the mid-game interval. It’s been a very good match so far. The point at 9-9 where he played a cross court flick was just brilliant.

First game, Momota 9-9 Srikanth: Unforced error from Momota and then a good winner from Srikanth, followed by another error from Momota — we are back level!

First game, Momota 9-6 Srikanth: Srikanth relying on his smashes to win the points, Momota doing it with discipline and deception. A fascinating clash of styles unfolding. The World No 1 is pulling ahead though.

First game, Momota 5-6 Srikanth: The World No 1 takes the lead after an error from Srikanth. The Indian sends down a superb smash to make it 5-all, follows that up with another to retake the lead.

First game, Momota 2-3 Srikanth: Good start from Srikanth, a couple of aggressive points at the net and he takes a 3-1 lead. A really long rally follows that resembled a practice routine with both players testing the other’s patience out, ends with a misjudgment from Srikanth at the back court.

10.38 am: Srikanth has not beaten Momota since the Japanese shuttler returned from his ban. Momota has now won 7 matches on the trot against Srikanth. Will that streak end today? Good luck, Srikanth!

First game, Momota 2-3 Srikanth: Good start from Srikanth, a couple of aggressive points at the net and he takes a 3-1 lead. A really long rally follows that resembled a practice routine with both players testing the other’s patience out, ends with a misjudgment from Srikanth at the back court.

10.38 am: Srikanth has not beaten Momota since the Japanese shuttler returned from his ban. Momota has now won 7 matches on the trot against Srikanth. Will that streak end today? Good luck, Srikanth!

10.29 am: Srikanth would have to be a lot more patient against Momota and be prepared for a slug-fest if he aims to end the seven-match losing streak against the world champion.

Momota isn’t as domineering as Tai in terms of the audacity in stroke play but more than makes up for it with his error free playing style.

The Japanese rarely seems to take to many risks in trying to go for winners but has the knack of demolishing opponents by just pushing them to the brink of their patience.