LIVE Dubai World Superseries Finals 2017, badminton scores and updates: Chen Yufei wins; Kidambi Srikanth to play later

13:27 (IST)

That brings us to the end of the first session of the second day. 

The second session will begin at 2:30 IST, where India's Kidambi Srikanth, PV Sindhu, Viktor Axelsen and Tai Tzu Ying are slated to play their second group matches. 

13:25 (IST)

End of Sung Ji Hyun's #DubaiSSF campaign.

The Korean lost her second match to Chen Yufei 16-21, 13-21.

— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) December 14, 2017

13:25 (IST)

ANDDDD Chen Yufei has eliminated Sung Ji Hyun from #DubaiSSF !!!

Sung becomes the first Women's Singles to be knocked out of the last ever BWF Super Series tournament. https://t.co/n0d567A0iO

— Badminton Talk (@BadmintonTalk) December 14, 2017

13:24 (IST)

Chen Yufei beats Sung Ji Hyun

The Chinese shuttler rallied past her opponent with ease in 39 minutes to register a comprehensive 21-16, 21-13 win. Chen's flick shots from the net did the damage in both the games as Sung couldn't lift the shuttle from the sidelines. With that loss, the Korean is out of the showpiece event. 

13:11 (IST)

It's 18-13 to Chen in the second game as the Chinese shuttlers is just three points shy of claiming a well-deserved straight-game win over Sung Ji Hyun. 

13:04 (IST)

Lee Chong Wei qualifies for the semi-finals!

MS-Group A Standings
1 Lee Chong Wei (Q) 1 1-0 2-0 42-27
2 Ng Ka Long Angus 2 1-1 2-3 82-94
3 Son Wan-ho 1 0-1 1-2 52-55
4 Chen Long (withdrawn)#DubaiSSF

— Badminton Talk (@BadmintonTalk) December 14, 2017

12:58 (IST)

Chen Yufei wins opening game: 21-16

The 19-year-old Chinese shuttler has the upper hand in this important group clash after sealing the opening game. Sung needs to up her defensive strokes to stop Chen from attacking from the mid-court area. 

12:37 (IST)

Next up, Sung Ji Hyun will be in action against Chen Yufei of China in a group match. Both shuttlers are known for their range and variety of shots. 

12:29 (IST)

Akane Yamaguchi beats He Bingjiao to top Group A

It wasn't an easy victory for Yamaguchi but she looked comfortable throughout the match despite losing focus in the second game. He couldn't match up with the fast-paced game of Yamaguchi in the third game and looks like her campaign is all but over. 

12:22 (IST)

At the mid-game break of the third game, it is Yamaguchi who leads 11-5 against He Bingjiao. Looks like she will run away with the healthy lead. 

12:18 (IST)

He Bingjiao bounces back, claims second game 21-13

China's 20-year-old He proved to be a handful for Akane Yamaguchi in the second game with excellent court coverage and drop shots near the sidelines. Despite winning the opening game convincingly, Yamaguchi succumbed to the pressure after the break.

12:07 (IST)

Ng Ka Long Angus beats Son Wan Ho: 21-15, 13-21, 21-16

The Hong Kong ace outsmarted Son in an 80-minute encounter to seal his first win of the group. Ng relied on his brilliant overall game where he mixed his strokes well from the front of the court to take an early lead and finish the game quickly.  

11:51 (IST)

Meanwhile, Akane Yamaguchi wins the opening game against He Bingjiao. 

A 21-14 win for the Japanese ace who has been hitting booming smashes to outclass He. The second game gets underway. 

11:43 (IST)

11-8! Ng has a three-point lead over Son in the mid-game break of the decider. The Korean shuttler has been troubled by a series of unforced errors since the start of the all-important game. 

11:25 (IST)

Son Wan Ho claws back: 1-1

The Korean wins the second game 21-13 to send the match into the deciding game. The former World No 1 played an attacking game with a series of deceptive strokes from the baseline to unsettle Ng. 

11:19 (IST)

Son Wan Ho leads 15-10 in the second game. Ng hasn't been able to push Son towards the backcourt after a fantastic first-game win. 

11:11 (IST)

Ng Ka Long Angus takes the opening game 21-15 against Son Wan Ho. 

The Hong Kong ace has taken his defensive opponent by surprise in the first stanza. The Korean shuttler will look to force this match into a decider. 

11:00 (IST)

Here's the schedule:​

Men's singles: 
Son Wan Ho vs Ng Ka Long Angus (Group A)
Viktor Axelsen vs Shi Yuqi (Group B)
Kidambi Srikanth vs Chou Tien Chen (Group B)

Women's singles:
Tai Tzu Ying vs Ratchanok Intanon (Group B)
PV Sindhu vs Sayaka Sato (Group A)
Akane Yamaguchi vs He Bingjiao (Group A)
Sung Ji Hyun vs Chen Yufei (Group B)
 

10:50 (IST)

Hello and welcome to Firstpost's live coverage of Day 2 of the Dubai World Superseries Finals. We will bring you the live scores and updates from a host of mouth-watering fixtures as world's top shuttlers cross swords in the final Superseries event of the calendar year. 

So, stick around and cheer for your favourite shuttler!