Satwik-Chirag Pair Advances to Semifinals in BWF World Tour Finals

India, 16 December 2025 — The Indian men's doubles badminton pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have progressed to the semifinals of the BWF World Tour Finals, currently underway in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The duo secured their spot with a hard-fought victory over the Indonesian pairing of Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan in their final group-stage match on Friday.

Rankireddy and Shetty, seeded fourth in the tournament, displayed resilience and tactical prowess to overcome their experienced opponents, winning in straight games 21-18, 22-20. This victory follows their win against the Japanese pair of Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi earlier in the tournament.

Their performance in the BWF World Tour Finals is significant for Indian badminton, highlighting the duo's consistent form on the world stage. With this advancement, they remain strong contenders for the title, which would be a historic achievement for Indian badminton.

The BWF World Tour Finals is a prestigious event, featuring the top eight players and pairs from the world rankings. As the tournament continues, Rankireddy and Shetty will aim to capitalize on their momentum heading into the semifinals, where they will face the Danish pair Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen.

The ongoing success of Rankireddy and Shetty underscores the growing prominence of Indian doubles pairs in international badminton, a domain traditionally dominated by other nations.