India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Advance to Malaysia Masters Semi-Finals

India, 28 December 2025 — India's top badminton doubles pair, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, secured their place in the semi-finals of the Malaysia Masters. The duo defeated the Malaysian pair of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in a hard-fought quarter-final match on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur.

The Indian pair won the match with scores of 21-18, 19-21, 21-16, demonstrating resilience and tactical superiority. This victory marks an important milestone as they continue to establish themselves on the international stage.

The Malaysia Masters is part of the BWF World Tour, attracting top players globally. Shetty and Rankireddy's performance in the tournament has been closely watched, given their rising reputation in the badminton doubles circuit.

The semi-final match is scheduled to take place on Friday, where they will face their next opponents. The outcome of this match could further enhance their rankings and boost their confidence ahead of the upcoming Olympic qualifiers.

Shetty and Rankireddy's success is particularly significant as it highlights India's growing prowess in badminton, a sport traditionally dominated by countries like China and Indonesia. Their progress in the tournament is being keenly followed by Indian sports enthusiasts.