An error on the net allows Sen to capitalise and lead the first game 11-8. After a slow start from the Indian, it's been all Lakshya Sen against the Hong Kong shuttler, who is looking bereft of ideas on court.
An error on the net allows Sen to capitalise and lead the first game 11-8. After a slow start from the Indian, it's been all Lakshya Sen against the Hong Kong shuttler, who is looking bereft of ideas on court.
Sen struggles initially but comes roaring back to level 7-7 in the first game. The 24-year-old flashes a great point against Angus, who is giving blow for blow in this contest.
Sen starts his Round 2 match against Angus Ng Ka Long with the Hong Kong shuttler starting on a positive note. The 24-year-old India starts off poorly but regains ground with a 3-3 in the first game. Lots of Indian support inside the arena, backing Sen.
Countdown over as we near the start of the Lakshya Sen vs Angus Ng Ka Long match. The 24-year-old is on the court alongside his opponent Angus. The players are training before we get down to serious business.
Star badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty exited the tournament in the round of 32 after their defeat at the hands of Aaron-Khai Xing 23-21, 21-12 in 42 minutes.
“I’ve been in the same situation a couple of times and lost, but I pulled out this one in the end. It used to be just a matter of last few points. The only thing I prepared for before this tournament was the closing stages, working on how patient I am against him. If I had rushed, he had experience of finishing off close games,” Sen was quoted on BWF.
India’s Lakshya Sen produced a masterclass of mental toughness and attacking badminton to edge out China’s Shi Yuqi 23-21, 19-21, 21-17 in a thrilling three-game clash in Birmingham. Sen combined sharp angled smashes, tight net play, and relentless retrievals to keep Shi on the back foot, surviving tense moments including a late comeback from the world No. 1 in the first game.
Live streaming of the All England Open Badminton Championships 2026 matches will be available on the BWF TV YouTube Channel in India.