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Shenzhen, China — Indian badminton sensations Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are gearing up for a high-stakes semifinal showdown at the 2026 China Masters Super 750 tournament. After a thrilling quarterfinal victory, the star duo is just one step away from clinching a spot in the prestigious final.
Here is everything you need to know to catch the action live.
The Road to the Semifinal
The fourth-seeded Indian pair booked their spot in the final four after a grueling hour-long battle against Denmark’s Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen. Satwik and Chirag displayed tremendous resilience, overpowering the Danish pair 21-13, 16-21, 21-18 to reach their fourth consecutive China Masters semifinal.
They now face the Malaysian pair of Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong for a place in the grand finale. Satwik and Chirag head into this matchup with a psychological advantage, holding a 2-0 head-to-head record against the veteran Malaysian duo.
Match Details and Timings
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Estimated Start Time: 6:20 PM IST
Venue: Shenzhen Sports Centre Gymnasium, China
Where to Watch in India
Fans in India looking to cheer on the Asian Games-bound shuttlers have multiple viewing options:
Live Telecast: The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming: Viewers can stream the match online via JioHotstar.
Global Streaming: The match will also be available to stream on the official BWF TV YouTube channel.
