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.



 

 




Satwik/Chirag reach their first finals of 2026 with a thrilling win over Goh/Izzudin during SF of Super 500 Thailand Open. 

 

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