LIVE | Lakshya Sen vs Lin Chun-Yi All England Open 2026 Badminton Final Highlights: Indian Suffers Heartbreaking Loss on the Verge of History

The match ended in a heartbreak for the Indian, who suffered his second loss at the All England Open. Last time in 2022, the then World No.1 Viktor Axelsen handed him the defeat, this time the World No.11. 

What hurts even more is the fact that Lakshya Sen had defeated the World No.1 Shi Yuqi in the opener, made his path a little clear from the biggest threat. But, it would not be wrong to say that the 90-minute battle in the semis against the Canadian star Victor Lai left the Indian with visible physical pain. And that, somehow affected today’s performance. 

Meanwhile, another test for India is lying ahead. In their beloved sport cricket, the Indian National Men’s Cricket Team has reached the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final and they are set to face New Zealand. You can follow the live score and updates from the match here. 

What can be said, Lakshya Sen, like always gave everything he had…it was just not his day. Lin Chun-Yi takes the crown at the All England Open 2026. The Chinese Taipei star deserved played really well. 

And Sen takes that chance. He makes it 20-all. In the dying moments he lights up little hope for the Indian fans cheering him up in Birmingham. 

It is match point. Lakshya Sen….has once chance. 

The Indian must comeback now, this is a few minutes that could decide if he stays or not! 

Excellent response from Sen! Chun tried to pin him to the backhand corner, but Lakshya Sen read it early and unleashed a thunderous cross-court smash.

The shuttle crashed steeply onto Chun’s forecourt; he lunged forward and attempted a desperate lift, but the shuttle tumbled back on his side. Sen takes the point. 

But, the right-hander World No.12 knows how to respond as well. He makes it 16-all with the same explosive shot! 

Chun responds to that mistake with a powerful smash that Sen could not fight! 

WHAT A RALLY! Lakhsya breaks the 46-shot long rally with a long shot and makes it 15-14.  

Lakshya might be injured, his legs might keep troubling him, but the heart… it is as undaunted and fierce as ever, refusing to give up no matter the odds. He is facing a tough time right now. He just dropped a shot that Chun fired from the service line. 

Will it be too early to say that Lakshya Sen is back in form? From tied at 2-2, 3-3 to taking lead 9-4, the Indian have brought the game alive! 

The gap proved a little too big to cover, and Lakshya Sen loses the opening game. However, there is still plenty of time to bounce back and push the match into a decider. That said, the injuries and cramps he suffered yesterday could start to play a factor as the contest goes on.

Oh! Sen is so back now. He is closing the gaps with tricky explosive smashes leaving Chun stranded!

The match is taking place in Birmingham, but the crowd …they are loud cheering for the Indian superstar. At times, it feels like a home match for Lakshya Sen. For the scores, he is now trailing 10-14. 

Chun is a rival who has never tasted a defeat against Lakshya, and he is not letting any oppotunity go! He took back the lead at the interval. 

And the giant killer Sen gets the lead back with some brilliant smashes. He is coming on the back of a 90-minute battle against Victor Lai, but fatigue? Not at all! 

Welcome to our live coverage of the All England Open 2026 final match. India’s lone warrior Lakshya Sen will be aiming for his maiden and India’s first since 2001 title in Birmingham today. But, his opponent Lin Chun-Yi is really tough, who holds a 4-0 lead in their head-to-head. So, buckle up! it’s going to a thrilling hour! Stay tuned for live updates!