Thailand Open 2026: Satwik/Chirag Beat Goh/Izzudin In A Thrilling Encounter To Reach Finals
The top
seeded Indian pairing of Satwik/Chirag Shetty reached their first finals of 2026
with a thrilling win over Goh/Izzudin in the semi-finals of the Super 500
Thailand Open played at Bangkok on 15th May.
It was a
closely fought affair in the initial stages of the first game with both pairs fighting
for each point till 7-7. Goh/Izzudin upped their attacking style of play
putting Satwik/Chirag taking a 11-8 lead at the break. After the interval,
Malaysian pair showed their class with smashes and keeping Indian pairing under
immense pressure. The top seeded showed glimpses of fightback before
Goh/Izzudin held onto their nerves to win first game by 21-19.
The second
game saw both pairs fighting for each point with smashes and flat shots. It was
an amazing badminton display by both pairs. At the mid-game break,
Satwik/Chirag took a 11-9 lead. After the interval, Goh/Izzudin fought back
strongly with lovely shots keeping Indian pairing under pressure. Satwik/Chirag
had a 20-18 lead before Malaysian pair took 2 points in succession to level the
scores at 20-20. A superb performance by Satwik/Chirag helped closely fought
affair by 22-20 and force the match into the decider.
Both pairs had
a good start in the third and deciding game taking alternate points.
Satwik/Chirag upped their game putting Goh/Izzudin under immense pressure with
smashes. At the mid-game break, Indian pairing had a commanding 11-5 lead. After
the interval, Goh/Izzudin showed glimpses of their shots, but it was not enough
as Satwik/Chirag won with scoreline of 21-15 to move into the finals of Thailand
Open 2026.
It was an
impressive performance by Satwik/Chirag who looked sharp with smashes keeping
the momentum going and showed fighting spirit after losing the first game.
They will
face L Carnando and D Marthin of Indonesia in the finals. Carnando and Marthin
defeated JT He and XY Ren in two straight games of 21-15, 21-18.
Result of
Indian Shuttler (Super 500 Thailand Open 2026)
Satwik/Chirag
Shetty defeated Goh/Izzudin (Men’s Doubles)- 19-21, 22-20, 21-15.
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