Srikanth Kidambi vs Subhankar Dey, Live Badminton Score and Updates, Denmark Open Super Series 2017 First Round

Srikanth defeated Dey 21-17, 21-15 to enter the second round.

Updated: 18 October 2017 20:50 IST - Published: 18 October 2017 16:03 IST

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That was a superb start for Srikanth. And Dey can be proud of the effort that he gave against a top-10 player. He made it very close in both the games.

Final score: Srikanth def Dey 21-17, 21-15

And Sri takes it, 21-15

FIVE MATCH POINTS FOR SRIKANTH....20-15

19-13 now for the India No. 1

18-11.....Srikanth is just three points away from the win

It's 17-10 now

Srikanth has a commanding lead of 16-8

It is 15-8 now

It is 15-6 now for Srikanth....looking unstoppable!

It is 11-5 after the break as Dey takes 3 points

At the interval, Srikanth is up 11-2

It's all Sri currently...10-2 it is for the World No. 8

Dey looks have become subdued in this game.....he trails 2-9 now

It's a SIX-POINT LEAD for Srikanth as he is up 8-2

5-2 it is for the India No. 1.

Again, much like the first game, Srikanth extends his lead to 4-1

Can Dey show some of that fighting spirit in this game too?

SECOND GAME

Srikanth inches ahead to 2-1

Srikanth stops his comeback and bags the opening game 21-17

And 17-19...Dey isn't giving up at all

The determined Dey keeps coming back! 16-18 he trails

Srikanth is careful not to let him back in...he leads 18-15

Dey is closing the gap once again....he trails 15-17

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