Lakshya Sen Advances to All England Open Final, Aiming for Historic Title

Lakshya Sen has reached the final of the All England Open, aiming to end India's 25-year wait for the title. After a hard-fought victory over Victor Lai, he will face Lin Chun-Yi in Birmingham. The match is set for March 8 at 5 PM IST, broadcast live on Star Sports and available for streaming on JioHotstar. This final marks Lakshya's second appearance in the prestigious tournament, and fans are eager to see if he can claim the coveted title.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 8, 2026, 15:00 IST

Lakshya Sen's Journey to the All England Open Final

In a thrilling match, Lakshya Sen triumphed over Canada's Victor Lai, securing his place in the final of the esteemed All England Open. This victory brings him one step closer to breaking India's 25-year title drought. The match showcased Lakshya's determination and skill, lasting one hour and 37 minutes, culminating in a score of 21-16, 18-21, 21-15 against the 21-year-old Lai.

This marks Lakshya's second appearance in the All England final, having previously finished as the runner-up in 2022. The 24-year-old from Almora is now set to face world No. 11 Lin Chun-yi from Chinese Taipei in the championship match on Sunday.

All You Need to Know About the Final

Match Details:

Date: Sunday, March 8

Time: 5 PM IST

Location: Birmingham

TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network in India

Online Streaming: Available on the JioHotstar app and website.