HS Prannoy has fought back brilliantly to level the match at one game apiece. After losing the opener 21-17, the Indian responded with a strong 21-16 win in the second game, raising his intensity and taking control of the longer rallies.
HS Prannoy has responded strongly in the second game, taking a 13-9 lead after dropping the opener 21-17. The Indian has looked far more aggressive since the restart, controlling the rallies and finding better consistency from the baseline.
Nhat Nguyen has drawn first blood, taking the opening game 21-17 against HS Prannoy. The Irish shuttler maintained his composure after leading at the interval and closed out the game with some solid rallying and precise shot-making. Prannoy showed glimpses of his attacking game but struggled to string together enough points to turn the tide.
Nhat Nguyen has made the brighter start, opening up an 11-7 lead over HS Prannoy at the mid-game interval of the first game. The Irish shuttler has looked sharp in the rallies and has managed to keep Prannoy under pressure with his consistency. The Indian veteran will need a strong response after the break to close the gap and regain control of the contest.
The action is underway at the Indonesia Open 2026 as India’s HS Prannoy takes on Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen in a first-round clash.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have pulled out of the Indonesia Open 2026 after Satwiksairaj sustained an injury. The Indian doubles pair will prioritize recovery and rehabilitation to ensure they are fully fit for the upcoming major tournaments.
The Indonesia Open 2026 matches will be live-streamed in India on the BWF YouTube channel and JioHotstar app and website in India.
Fixture: HS Prannoy Vs Nhat Nguyen
Series: Indonesia Open 2026
Venue: Istora Senayan, Jakarta
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 1:55 PM IST (tentative)
Good afternoon, badminton fans! This is the start of our live blog covering HS Prannoy’s Indonesia Open first-round clash against Nhat Nguyen. Stay tuned for pre-match updates and tidbits.
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