BWF World Championships 2026 Highlights: Satwik-Chirag secure thrilling turnaround victory, Sindhu suffers disappointing defeat
Follow Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty vs Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap LIVE score and updates from the BWF World Championships 2026 pre-quarterfinals in New Delhi. Game-by-game updates, H2H, result.
Updated : Aug 20, 2026 20:03 IST
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty take on Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap in the pre-quarterfinals. | Photo Credit: AFP
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty take on Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap in the pre-quarterfinals. | Photo Credit: AFP
atwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty take on Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap in the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi, with a place in the last eight on the line. Follow live score and updates.
August 20, 2026 20:03
Satwik/Chirag 9-7 Arif/Roy King
Arif and Roy King suspect they might be level as Satwik lets a deep one go. They challenge the out call, but it is correct in the end.
Super smash from Satwik keeps the lead at two.
August 20, 2026 20:00
Satwik/Chirag 7-5 Arif/Roy King
Nothing to seperate these pairs early on, though the Malaysian pair’s defence has looked solid.
Eventually some aggressive play from Satwik puts the India’s ahead!
August 20, 2026 19:57
Satwik/Chirag 3-3 Arif/Roy King
A smart challenge from the Indian duo and it leads for the first time today! The next return is out though, so we’re back level at three apiece.
August 20, 2026 19:55
Satwik/Chirag 1-1 Arif/Roy King
This is the first time Satwik-Chirag has played in this tournament, having received byes in its first two round. The first point of the day goes to the Malaysian pair, but things are level soon enough.
August 20, 2026 19:52
Satwik-Chirag to follow
That disappointing defeat marks the end for PV Sindhu, but Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will take to Court 1 soon to face Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap of Malaysia very soon.
Stay with us for that as well!
August 20, 2026 19:46
PV Sindhu loses to Wang Zhi Yi in World Championship 2026 round of 16
PV Sindhu loses to Wang Zhi Yi in World Championship 2026 round of 16
India’s PV Sindhu lost to third seed China’s Wang Zhi Yi in an epic three-game clash in the round of 16 of the BWF World Championship on Thursday.
August 20, 2026 19:43
Wang Zhi Yi 21-11, 15-21, 21-17 PV Sindhu
Wang takes her first match point, and she’s through! An astonishing performance from her, she has dug so so deep to make it through!
Wang Zhi Yi defeats PV Sindhu 21-11, 15-21, 21-17 to advance from the round of 16.
August 20, 2026 19:42
Wang Zhi Yi 20-17 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
She looks in some real trouble here, it would be such a shame if this is how it ends. She gets up for now, can she see this through? Straight into the net from Sindhu!
Three match points for Wang!
August 20, 2026 19:40
Wang Zhi Yi 19-17 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
Outstanding from Wang, aggresive play forces her opponent onto the backfoot and she takes her chance. Sindhu says another one long, but as soon as she does Wang is back down again!
August 20, 2026 19:38
Wang Zhi Yi 17-17 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
Wang takes a long break to get some treatment. She doesn’t seem to be moving too well right now. She’ll keep going of course though. Wang lets one go, but it lands on theline.
You’d imagine Sindhu will try and make Wang move around now. Sindhu nets a drop and we’re level.
August 20, 2026 19:35
Wang Zhi Yi 16-16 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
I can barely watch this. Wang and Sindhu engage in another gripping rally, but it ends with Wang sending one wide! Another gripping rally, and Sindhu nails the winner!
Wang is left on the floor in some pain, but she challenges the call! It’s a good challenge, but she remains in some pain.
August 20, 2026 19:32
Wang Zhi Yi 15-15 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
Perfect winner from Sindhu, pulls one back. And it’s back level as Wang sends one wide!
August 20, 2026 19:31
Wang Zhi Yi 15-13 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
For the first time today Wang leads! And the lead goes upto two as Sindhu nets!
Massive moment in the game.
August 20, 2026 19:28
Wang Zhi Yi 13-13 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
Two points back for Wang as Sindhu sends two drops into the net. The winner goes wide next, and Wang is back level!
August 20, 2026 19:27
Wang Zhi Yi 10-13 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
Wang has come out strongly after both breaks so far, can she do so once more? Not immediately, she misjudges a return to start! Her drop then nicks the net before falling back to her side.
August 20, 2026 19:25
Wang Zhi Yi 10-11 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
Sindhu hits back straight away! Unfurls a rasping smash, and takes the lead again. She sends her next return long though! Oooh, right on the line next point.
Sindhu leads 11-10 at the break in the final game.
August 20, 2026 19:23
Wang Zhi Yi 9-9 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
Aaaand we’re level! Wang finds digs deep and finds back-to-back winners to draw level!
August 20, 2026 19:22
Wang Zhi Yi 7-9 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
First Sindhu sends one long and the gap is down to one. Wang immediately does the same, but she challenges the call. No luck for her, lead is back up to two.
August 20, 2026 19:20
Wang Zhi Yi 6-8 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
Two points in a row for Wang, she’s not done by any stretch of the imagination. Lead is now down to two.
August 20, 2026 19:19
Wang Zhi Yi 4-8 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
“Age is just a number,” says my colleague 10 seconds before Sindhu sends a winner wide. She’s right back among the scoring though, Wang’s drop is misexecuted.
August 20, 2026 19:17
Wang Zhi Yi 3-7 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
Another chance for a winner from Sindhu, but she nets this one! In by the barest of margins from Sindhu now, she bounces straight back!
August 20, 2026 19:16
Wang Zhi Yi 2-6 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
Sindhu cements her lead with another crosscourt smash, well played. Drop-shot executed perfectly, and it’s 6-2!
August 20, 2026 19:14
Wang Zhi Yi 2-5 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
Great shot from Sindhu, nails it across the body. Netted by Sindhu as Wang stays back in it.
August 20, 2026 19:12
Wang Zhi Yi 1-3 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
Wang miscues one wide, the lead is three. One pulled back, Sindhu finds the net. Fast and furious start to this decisive game.
August 20, 2026 19:11
Wang Zhi Yi 1-1 (21-11, 15-21) PV Sindhu
Sindhu takes the early advantage! First she is alert at the net to take the lead, and then Wang’s return finds the net to make it 2-0.
August 20, 2026 19:08
Wang Zhi Yi 21-11, 15-21 PV Sindhu
Miracle resuces from both players, but it is Sindhu who ultimately makes the chance count! Wang sends it wide again, Sindhu has five game points!
She takes the first one, and we are going to a third game!
August 20, 2026 19:05
Wang Zhi Yi 15-18 (21-11) PV Sindhu
Razor-like precision from Sindhu’s winner! Excellent stuff. Has Wang hit it wind again? On-field call is wide, but Wang challenges...nothing on the line!
August 20, 2026 19:03
Wang Zhi Yi 15-16 (21-11) PV Sindhu
You can cut the tension with a knife....Wang’s return goes wide! Slender lead re-established!
August 20, 2026 19:02
Wang Zhi Yi 15-15 (21-11) PV Sindhu
Two points long in a row forom Sindhu, the gap is down to one. Perfectly timed smash to make it 15 all!
August 20, 2026 19:01
Wang Zhi Yi 13-15 (21-11) PV Sindhu
Outstanding from Sindhu! She seems dead and buried for all money, but digs deep to stay in the point before working Wang and finishing the point! 41 shots was the length of the rally!
August 20, 2026 18:59
Wang Zhi Yi 12-14 (21-11) PV Sindhu
Sindhu maintains her lead with a strong cross-court drive, but a longer game may well end up suiting Wang here.
August 20, 2026 18:57
Wang Zhi Yi 11-13 (21-11) PV Sindhu
Sindhu back in front! Good work to hang in the point, gains the advantage and finishes it off. Wang sends another one wide, and Sindhu goes up by two.
August 20, 2026 18:55
Wang Zhi Yi 11-11 (21-11) PV Sindhu
Wang pulled clear after the last break, and she starts strongly after this one as well. Three points in a row and she’s level!
August 20, 2026 18:52
Wang Zhi Yi 8-11 (21-11) PV Sindhu
Wang continues to defend superbly, giving Sindhu absolutely nothing for free. A couple more points exchanged, this one is getting nervy.
As I write that, Wang sends one long. Sindhu goes into the break leading 11-8.
August 20, 2026 18:50
Wang Zhi Yi 7-9 (21-11) PV Sindhu
Wang is growing into this one ever-so-slightly, works Sindhu in both directions before killing the point. Sindhu has the chance to kill off the next point but sends it wide.
August 20, 2026 18:48
Wang Zhi Yi 5-9 (21-11) PV Sindhu
Wang and Sindhu exchange returns out of bounds, we keep going!
August 20, 2026 18:47
Wang Zhi Yi 4-8 (21-11) PV Sindhu
Another long rally ends with Sindhu netting. Is this Wang’s strategy for the rest of the match? Drop not quite right from Wang and Sindhu jumps onto the opportunity.
Four-point lead continues.
August 20, 2026 18:46
Wang Zhi Yi 3-7 (21-11) PV Sindhu
Wang seems to be playing the long game so far, and the last rally lasts 47 shots before Sindhu sends one long. She responds with a lovely cross-court smash.
August 20, 2026 18:45
Wang Zhi Yi 2-6 (21-11) PV Sindhu
Some great net play from Sindhu puts her 5-2 up, and Wang sends one long to make 6-2 soon after!
Sindhi has been on the attack far more so far this game.
August 20, 2026 18:43
Wang Zhi Yi 2-4 (21-11) PV Sindhu
Great shot from Sindhu uses her height well to nail a smash. Brilliant defence from Wang to return a couple of potent smashes, and the last ends up beating Sindhu altogether.
There have been some compelling rallys so far.
August 20, 2026 18:40
Wang Zhi Yi 1-3 (21-11) PV Sindhu
Fast and furious start to this second game, and the lead grows to three as it is Wang’s turn to misjudge one.
Sindhu nets a drop and Wang is on the board.
August 20, 2026 18:39
Wang Zhi Yi 0-2 (21-11) PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu will need a strong start to this game you feel, and she starts by taking the lead. She never led in the first game. Slightly lucky break as her return deflects off the net to go 2-0 up.
August 20, 2026 18:37
Wang Zhi Yi 21-11 PV Sindhu
A superb first game from Wang Zhi Yi. The inital phases were tight, but she pulled away after the break with a flurry of points.
Sindhu will need to come back strongly in this second game.
August 20, 2026 18:35
Wang Zhi Yi 17-11 PV Sindhu
It’s all Wang now, Sindhu will need something spectacular to rescue this game now. She pulls her opponent left and right to win one point back.
More of that needed.
August 20, 2026 18:33
Wang Zhi Yi 16-10 PV Sindhu
Another long rally, but Wang continues to pull away with a couple of razor-precise smashes.
Six-point lead now.
August 20, 2026 18:33
Wang Zhi Yi 14-10 PV Sindhu
Sindhu lets another one that is in go on the backline, there have been a fair few of those today. Better response as she forces Wang deep and her return into the net.
August 20, 2026 18:31
Wang Zhi Yi 13-9 PV Sindhu
The lead is up to the three as Wang goes on the attack immediately after the break. Great proactive play. And it goes upto four as Sindhu misses a fairly regulation chance to kill the point by sending it wide.
August 20, 2026 18:30
Wang Zhi Yi 11-9 PV Sindhu
Wang sends one long to bring the gap back to one point, but then produces a beautiful drop to move it back to two.
At the break, Wang Zhi Yi leads PV Sindhu 11-9 in the first game.
August 20, 2026 18:29
Wang Zhi Yi 10-8 PV Sindhu
No time wasted in getting back from Sindhu, perfect smash stops well short of Wang. The gap maintains though, as her next drop flirts with the net before dropping back onto her side.
August 20, 2026 18:27
Wang Zhi Yi 9-7 PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu leads for the first time today! Or does she? Wang’s backhand drops ever-so-close to the line, and in fact it’s hit the line. Sindhu out of challenges for this game. Superb defence from the Chinese shuttler to fend off a couple of smashes, and she re-establishes a two-point lead with an inch-perfect drop.
That rally was 41 shots long.
August 20, 2026 18:24
Wang Zhi Yi 7-7 PV Sindhu
Nothing to seperate these two so far. No one has been able to get very far ahead of the other, and another smash to the left keeps scores level.
August 20, 2026 18:23
Wang Zhi Yi 6-6 PV Sindhu
Wang’s deep drive seems headed out for all money, but drifts in at the last second. Sindhu returns with an inch-perfect drop.
August 20, 2026 18:22
Wang Zhi Yi 5-5 PV Sindhu
Brilliant from Sindhu, draws Wang to the right before nailing the cross-court smash. Wang nets a drop-shot, and we’re level again!
August 20, 2026 18:21
Wang Zhi Yi 5-3 PV Sindhu
Sindhu miscues a smash out of bounds as Wang leads again. Good, aggresive play from Wang forces her return wide and she establishes a two-point lead for the first time today. Sindhu challenges unsuccessfully.
August 20, 2026 18:19
Wang Zhi Yi 3-3 PV Sindhu
A couple of deeper drives from Wang. Sindhu lets the first one go, but it is in. She lets go of the second one as well, and it is called in but she challenges. The replay shows it is marginally out, so we stay level.
August 20, 2026 18:17
Wang Zhi Yi 2-2 PV Sindhu
Nothing in this early on as both players look to dominate from deeper. Wang nails the smash again before Sindhu hits a return powerful enough that Wang can only find the net.
August 20, 2026 18:16
Wang Zhi Yi 1-1 PV Sindhu
First blood goes to the Chinese shuttler, who nails a cross-court smash. Sindhu level quickly, showing good judgement for one heading wide.
August 20, 2026 18:12
Players are out on court
Both players have headed out onto court, we should start in a couple of minutes. Loud cheers from the crowd for Sindhu.
August 20, 2026 18:10
PV Sindhu at BWF World Championships 2026 so far
Round of 64: beat Sophia Noble (Ireland) 21-7, 21-11
Round of 32: beat Wen Yu Zhang (Canada) 21-16, 21-17
August 20, 2026 18:07
Head-to-head
Wang has the advantage in the head-to-head stakes so far, having won five of the pair’s eight meetings.
That includes a thrilling comeback victory in their last match in the Thomas and Uber Cup in 2024, where Wang came from 18-12 behind in the final game.
However, Sindhu won when the pair met in this competition last year.
August 20, 2026 18:03
A tough day for singles players
This match is taking place on Court 1, where another Indian, Ayush Shetty, has had his dream run ended by Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan. This is on the back of Lakshya Sen elimination at the hands of USA’s Garret Tan yesterday.
August 20, 2026 18:02
Welcome!
Hello, and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of PV Sindhu’s BWF World Championship 2026 Round of 16 clash with Wang Zhi Yi!
Stay with us for all the latest updates from this exciting match-up!
Published on Aug 20, 2026
Latest on Sportstar
Live Blog 2026-08-20T17:37:18+05:30
India vs England LIVE score, Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: IND 0-0 ENG; Fourth quarter now- Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United — Is there extra time and penalties in Durand Cup 2026 semifinal?
Live Blog 2026-08-20T17:41:51+05:30
Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United LIVE score: MBSG 0-0 NEUFC; Sahal, Ajaraie seeking goals in Durand Cup 2026 semifinal
Sign in to unlock all user benefits
- Get notified on top games and events
- Save stories to read later
- Access to comment on every story
- Sign up / manage to our newsletters with a single click
- Get notified by email for early bird access to discounts & offers to our products
KioskNews shows a cleaned-up reading view extracted from the publisher’s page — the original always lives on their site, not ours.