Satwik and Chirag Advance in BWF World Tour Finals 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, India's premier men's doubles badminton team, achieved their second consecutive victory at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025. They defeated Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling match, showcasing their skills and determination. With this win, they are well-positioned for a semifinal spot. The duo's journey in the tournament has been impressive, having also secured a strong opening win against China's Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang. Their consistent performances throughout the year have established them as a formidable pair in the badminton world.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 19, 2025, 20:11 IST

Satwik-Chirag Achieve Second Victory, Near Semifinals

The leading men's doubles team from India, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, celebrated their second consecutive victory at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025. They triumphed over Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in an exhilarating three-game match held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on Thursday. The Indian duo, currently ranked World No. 3, displayed remarkable skill and poise, winning with scores of 21-11, 16-21, and 21-11. This victory solidifies their unbeaten streak in Group B, positioning them favorably for a spot in the semifinals. With two wins under their belt, Satwik and Chirag lead the group and have established a significant points difference advantage, as reported by the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

Match Overview

In the initial game, Satwik and Chirag showcased their dominance, never trailing and securing the game 21-11. The Indonesian pair, who had previously won the China Open Super 1000 earlier this year despite forming their partnership only in 2025, fought back in the second game. Although the Indians managed to recover from an early 8-3 deficit to equalize at 12-12, they ultimately lost the game 16-21. However, the Indian duo responded strongly in the final game, quickly establishing a lead of up to eight points before sealing the match at 21-11.

Upcoming Match

Next, Satwik and Chirag will compete against the second-seeded Malaysian pair, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, on Friday in their final group match.

Strong Start to the Tournament

Previously, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty kicked off their BWF World Tour Finals 2025 journey with a solid win against China's Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang, overcoming them with scores of 12-21, 22-20, and 21-14 in Hangzhou, providing them with an early advantage in a challenging Group B.

Consistent Year of Performance

Currently ranked third in men's doubles, Satwik and Chirag have also earned a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships, marking their second medal at this event. They have achieved two runner-up finishes at the Hong Kong Open and the China Masters this year. The duo has maintained a consistent performance throughout the year, reaching the semifinals in various tournaments including the Malaysia Open, India Open, Singapore Open, China Open, and Denmark Open in 2025. This marks their second appearance at the BWF World Tour Finals, having previously participated in 2021.