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2021 BWF World Championships semi-final highlights: Kidambi Srikanth beat Lakshya Sen 17-21, 21-14, 21-17 in an all-Indian semi-final clash to reach the final of the ongoing 2021 BWF World Championships in Huelva, Spain on Saturday. In a thrilling clash, Sen won the opening game 21-17 before Srikanth pulled level by winning the second game 21-14. Srikanth then pulled ahead in the final stretch of the deciding game to win the match and become the first Indian man to reach the final of the BWF World Championships. Sen is the fourth Indian overall to win a medal at the showpiece event. Lakshya Sen had earlier overcome China's Zhao Jun Peng, 21-15, 15-21, 22-20 in a hard-fought quarter-final match while Kidambi Srikanth cruised past Mark Caljouw, defeating the Dutchman 21-8, 21-7 in 26 minutes in the last eight. India are assured of at least a silver, as well as a bronze medal, regardless of today's result.

BWF World Championships 2021 Semi-Final: Lakshya Sen vs Kidambi Srikanth, Highlights From Huelva, Spain

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Sen is struggling a bit

Srikanth wins second game!

Srikanth looks to pull level

Srikanth leads in 2nd game

Srikanth eyes fightback

Early lead for Sen in second game

Lakshya Sen wins the opening game

Early lead for Srikanth

Srikanth draws first blood

Both players ready for the battle

Padukone, Praneeth Previous Medallists

First Indian male finalist

Two medals assured for India

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