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HS Prannoy Vs Le Duc Phat Badminton Highlights, Paris Olympics: Indian Registers Fighting Win, Faces Compatriot Lakshya Sen In Round Of 16

HS Prannoy defeated Vietnam's Le Duc Phat in the Group K match to proceed to the Round of 16, where he will face Lakshya Sen. Catch the highlights of the HS Prannoy Vs Le Duc Phat match, here

India's H.S. Prannoy plays against Germany's Fabian Roth during their men's singles badminton group stage match at Port de la Chapelle Arena during the 2024 Summer Olympics. AP Photo/Dita Alangkara
India's HS Prannoy defeated Vietnam's Le Duc Phat in the Group K match of the men's singles event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday. With this win, he is set to face his compatriot Lakshya Sen in the Round of 16. The World No. 13, Prannoy lost the first set but fought back in the next two sets to come on top. Catch the highlights of the HS Prannoy Vs Le Duc Phat match, here.
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HS Prannoy Vs Le Duc Phat, Live Blog

India's top seed HS Prannoy will be up against Vietnam's Le Duc Phat in a Group K match of the men's singles Badminton at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday. Get the latest updates on the HS Prannoy Vs Le Duc Phat match, here.

HS Prannoy Vs Le Duc Phat, World Rankings

The current world ranking of both players are very far from each other. On one hand, Indian HS Prannoy is ranked 13th in the world with 63542 points. The Vietnamese player, Le Duc Pat is ranked 70th in the world with 24330 points.

HS Prannoy Vs Le Duc Phat: Live Updates

HS Prannoy and Le Duc Phat will be up against each other shortly. The live action will start at 11 pm. Stay tuned for further updates.

HS Prannoy Vs Le Duc Phat: Live Streaming Details

HS Prannoy Arrives On Court

India's HS Prannoy and Vietnam's Le Duc Phat have arrived at the court. The live actions will start soon.

Good Start By Duc Phat

The first point of the match goes to Vietnam's Le Duc Phat. Prannoy hit the cork out of the court giving a early advantage to the opponent.

Set 1: Prannoy 5-5 Le

Prannoy managed to get a lead after trailing at the start but Le levelled up the lead.

Set 1: Prannoy 8-8 Le

Prannoy was leading in the first set. But Le managed to put the score to eight all. He is using his feet beautifully. The returns of Vietnamese player is also remarkable.

Set 1: Prannoy 9-11 Le

Prannoy is trailing as he misjudged some shots of Le. After gaining a point he let the opponent come on top.

Set 1: Prannoy 10-12 Le

Gopichand is giving inputs from the sidelines. Prannoy is calm but the results are going in Le's favour.

Set 1: Prannoy 11-14 Le

Finally some fightback from Indian shuttler. He gets a point after a log time.

Set 1: Prannoy 13-15 Le

Prannoy got two back-to-back points. He played with the mid of the opponent and made him to smash where he wanted.

Set 1: Prannoy 15-16 Le

Prannoy lost a poiunt in between but gained two. He is getting his rhythm in the game.

Set 1: Prannoy 16-18 Le

Prannoy need to finish the rally soon. The opponent is nearing as the set is coming to its end.

Set 1: Prannoy 16-20 Le

Prannoy has played poorly so far and let the opponent come closer to winning the first set.

Prannoy Loses 1st Set

HS Prannoy lost the first set by a margin on 16-21.

Set 2: Prannoy 2-0 Le

HS Prannoy got the early advantage in the second set and have opened with back-to-back points.

Set 2: Prannoy 5-1 Le

Prannoy gave a point to the opponent but managed to learn from his mistake and strengthen his lead in the game.

Set 2: Prannoy 5-3 Le

Le is playing with his hearts on his sleeves. He got back-to-back points after trailing by four points in 2nd set.

Set 2: Prannoy 7-5 Le

Both players have managed to get a two point increase in their earlier score but Prannoy is looking in good rhythm now.

Set 2: Prannoy 8-7 Le

Bad service from Prannoy. Crowd is going crazy here.

Set 2: Prannoy 11-7 Le

Prannoy is leading here at the moment. Le need to learn from his earlier mistakes.

Set 2: Prannoy 13-9 Le

Le has geared up pretty quickly but Prannoy is looking confident to finish the match soon.

Set 2: Prannoy 15-9 Le

Prannoy finished the point with the brilliant use of wrist. Le is trying his hard to reduce the difference.

Set 2: Prannoy 17-11 Le

Blunder from Le and one more point to Prannoy as the India is leading from the front here.

Set 2: Prannoy 19-11 Le

Prannoy is on the verge of winning this set as one more mistake from the opponent led him near the winning.

Prannoy Wins 2nd Set

Prannoy won the second set with a margin of 21-11 in the second set.

Set 3: Prannoy 1-1 Le

Both players have started well in the third set as it will be the deciding set of the match.

Set 3: Prannoy 3-1 Le

Prannoy is leading the third set at the moment with Le struggling to find his rhythm.

Set 3: Prannoy 5-3 Le

Prannoy is leading the third set with Le just two points behind. Both players took a breather and now the match continued.

Set 3: Prannoy 6-5 Le

Le is catching up with the Indian shuttler after trailing early. Prannoy need to increase the lead.

Set 3: Prannoy 7-6 Le

Prannoy managed to sent the cork in the opponent's side but that hit the net and came back.

Set 3: Prannoy 8-8 Le

The match is balanced at the moment with both players at eight points each. Both are displaying their A-game here.

Set 3: Prannoy 9-8 Le

Prannoy managed a perfect shot and got a point to take lead in the third set.

Set 3: Prannoy 11-8 Le

Prannoy has managed an advantage of three points after being on eight all at one stage. Need to continue this rhythm.

Set 3: Prannoy 13-9 Le

Both managed to get a point each after a short break. Prannoy need to increase the gap now.

Set 3: Prannoy 15-9 Le

Prannoy pulled a brilliant smash to win this point. He is one the verge of winning this.

Set 3: Prannoy 18-10 Le

Prannoy is toying with Le now. He is just three points away from a big win.

Set 3: Prannoy 20-12 Le

Prannoy need just one match point to win this. Le has foughtbcak nicely but, Prannoy will be through soon.

Prannoy Wins 3rd Set, Enter Next Round

Prannoy easily won the last point and managed to move to the next round of the men's singles.

HS Prannoy To Face Lakshya Sen In Round Of 16

HS Prannoy defeated Vietnam's Le Duc Phat in Group K match to set a Round of 16 match with Lakshya Sen.

That's All From Our Side!

HS Prannoy finished first on Group K and will face Lakshya Sen in the next round. Join us in that match. Until then, goodnight and take care!