UPSET: Srikanth Kidambi vs Lee Chong Wei | Must Watch

Watch how young Indian Kidambi Srikanth produced a superlative performance to shock the badminton legend Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia. Biggest Badminton upset??
Srikanth played very aggressively and went for his smashes, but the maestro's great defense skills did not make it easy for Srikanth to score points. The long rallies and skillful deceptions are a treat for any badminton fan.
It was Srikanth's first ever win against the former world no. 1 and badminton Legend Lee Chong Wei.
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[@Hgju6]

Incredible match🥰🥰

[@_RaTcheT95]

He’s like Ronaldo(CR7). Hard working. Lin dan is like Messi.( Talented)

[@prakaashmeenaa]

@HF-wq4yq are you Lcw to say that?

[@saurabhdp]

Saw this match live in the stadium. LCW was a legend and Srikanth was hardly a name in the badminton circuit. When the match started, everyone in the stadium was cheering for LCW. However, the way Srikanth played the first set, by the end of that set the tide had changed in his favour and the crowd was going absolutely mental for Srikanth. What a match !!!

[@jumangekyo1667]

Srikanth more confidence on this Game, btw LCW just having fun after 3 years retired

[@vtsv27]

@@jumangekyo1667 this was in 2015??

[@CoolNumber1]

Srikant was kinda rude here though.

[@vilazhuangami8072]

Im glad i saw this comment. Before i start the match

[@jayajain8882]

@@jumangekyo1667 Abe gadhe 2015 ka match uske baad lcw Olympics bhi khele

[@Shirikatsu]

Huge sportsmanship from LCW at 8:46. He watches the shuttle land in but gets called out by line judge and raises his hand to challenge in favour of Kidambi. He knows it was a good shot landed in and that his opponent deserves the point.

[@TahmidA150]

wow damn I didnt notice that the linesman called out on that good catch!

[@WOW-CYCLES.]

only sports can teach this kind of discipline.....LCW legend for a reason....

[@premmallela3225]

5:35 that redemption from him,legendary

[@nemesis6636]

I am a huge fan of LCW and Srikanth. Watching them playing against was so fascinating. I was not concerned who won coz unfortunately LCW retired. Any which ways, seeing both of them play against each other made my day.

[@yeshikavikatoawomi9015]

Sriknath is slowly getting back into form. Hope good things comes his way in 2022.

[@katze007]

Srikanth won the last match to grab the Thomas Cup 2022 for India 🇮🇳 today🙌🏼

[@yeshikavikatoawomi9015]

@@katze007 Yes Brother, it was an outstanding effort from the Men's team.

[@katze007]

@@yeshikavikatoawomi9015 it was indeed very exciting moment 🤗

[@creepydudeinmedudeinme1772]

News flash he just lost to a newbie rising star Kodai naraoka in all england 2023 in the round of 16.

[@kevinfelex9914]

I will tell you guys. That year, lee chong wei is already retired and was promoting about badminton all around neighbors country. So about this match, is a friendly match and the shouting to the player is normal when the match point is near end. When you in the court, you can feel the pressure of facing the opponent who was the best badminton player all time. Player can be a bit emotion because the pressure while playing in the court is intense. It was very tiring when you play single. We must respect them and the achievement they get. The match between this two is a great and the best match. I love them both❤️❤️😌

[@sahasransusbarik]

Everyone knows he is legendary. Every Indian badminton lover respect him with high regard.

[@silentperson7822]

"Im going to get upset and be rude to this guy whos way out of his prime to show my dominance"

[@Saadhviis1]

LCW is the God of Badminton. He has no comparison . It's good to see SK winning him after decades. 🙂 Great effort and determination shown here. 👌👌👌

[@rishv590]

search who is god

[@roberto2238]

Ha...........Devil more accurate.

[@amirmustaqimam]

True

[@akartworld5561]

@@rishv590 we know but for lee chong wei fans only he is the God of badminton 🏸🏸

[@MuhammadRafi-gw3pc]

It's Lin Dan the god of badminton

[@theoptimist1599]

2:22 watched it several times.. Still not get bored

[@harekrishna165]

LCW is Close to 40, and Srikant is a Youngster.... LCW played a Grt Game Compared to his Age....

[@sidharthadaggubati438]

Nope 😂. This happened way back in 2016 and LCW is around 34. Should not take credit away from Srikanth.

[@nelhivero7357]

He played with him at age of 37 as friendly match to promote badminton.

[@Dreamer9.]

lee chong wei is LEGEND FOREVER .. 😍LOVE FROM INDIA ..

[@kalpesh.oswal19]

There is so much fire and confidence in Srikant during this match. Nowadays I see lack of that fire and confidence in him. Hope he gets his form back and becomes world no 1 again

[@vikrant6160]

Failure made him weak😢

[@aliahmad-el1my]

Lee is always a legend and remains the best. Good one for young lad

[@anthonycasearius575]

Looks like Lee Chong Wei didn't even use 50% of his talent to win the match instead he just give to SK to win.....No matter what A LEGEND STILL A LEGEND

[@basshunterdota625]

Yep that's what I observed too , look at LCW other matches he's so fierce 😅

[@palkin3396]

Lee Chong Wei is not at his prime anymore. Lee Chong Wei vs Lin Dan, this rivalry was his primetime.

[@duriowolf2288]

Very agreed.. on prime time LCW, SK cannot match him

[@Poke-Charm]

Excuses 🤣 from a non indian.

[@agmahi444]

Yeah that's correct

[@ashvin___1]

Srikanth was so happy. He doesn't look this happy nowadays. Good old times....🎉

[@cigar2302]

Very true

[@shriyashabhangrao]

Why he isn’t now?

[@souvikroy5831]

He was Bachelor that time might be 😜🤣🤣

[@rakharakha8819]

T

[@monksan]

@@souvikroy5831 😂😂

[@jumangekyo1667]

Me as malaysian LCW already retired for more thn 3 years and still can compete with srikanth, i guess LCW just want to enjoy the game like he make srikanth confidence going up for next after beating the Goat, btw this is the 2nd Srikanth win over LCW ( HEAD TO HEAD LCW 5-1(+1 non official on this video) SK)

[@anshuluniyal10]

@@PBLIndiaLive u foolish... Lee played causely here... 😹 kid just see lee chong wae and lin dan match and comment here... How he played in his peak u will get to know.. 😹😹🔥

[@sasankamahanta1052]

@@anshuluniyal10 i agree...i dint see LCW struggling..he was just enjoying

[@tztztz0]

@@PBLIndiaLive lol 2015 is quite late. His peak is is at 2008 to 2013.

[@ttruth240]

we as mlysian are very clever in giving alasan (reason) to survive... sad but truth 😆😆😆

[@kimlaroy2479]

@@ttruth240 but tbh this time, we can see LCW’s face. he just enjoy and not stress at all.

[@sayyidnaeemulhaqm.k8966]

Lee ching Wei my favorite. But I am an Indian so i am proud of ശ്രീകാന്ത് performance

[@NIK-ey4uu]

You don't know yet how bright is your future here.....💓

[@ridenexplore23]

LCW is one of my fvte...but happy that my indian defeated rank 1... Loved both....great match

[@teflondave7823]

I miss the fun India League Games with XD Teams like Chong Wei+Tine Baun. It needs to come back!

[@adhithmathewjacob]

Anyone watching this after the World Championships

[@SriRam-pi4lr]

LCW is not serious about this game...he has beaten Lin Dan - China champion too...He is superb and best player when comes to badminton. SK also upcoming champion...he surely will break a new record

[@Smrit2002]

Excuse

[@v_spreadlove6847]

Here comes the home made expert

[@raymondk915]

Beaten lin Dan and? Do you know who is Lin Dan kid?

[@nikhiltiwari6923]

Beaten Lin Dan😂. Lin Dan??? Lin Dan is the Micheal Phelps of Badminton.

[@kmm4824]

@@nikhiltiwari6923 go and watch 2016 Olympic semifinal

[@awequayzngs1780]

If Srikanth can train and just play with LCW constantly, he will be a great player.

[@harishvpd_official]

I am a indian. Good play brother but LCW the most dangerous player and the most talented player and the most aggressive player and the legend player we respect brother and keep going good game and well played 👍🏻🙌🏻

[@gamingwithhemend9890]

That 5:37 "take" from the Behind (Lee chong wei) is God mode !!!

[@kkproduction4961]

Calculated shot... Because Indians are good at mathematics

[@princevlogs6403]

These Indians are really taking over dude

[@angelreborn1283]

sometimes legend gives way..when legend drawer full of medals...over a decade...so losing is part of the badminton life....doesnt hurt at all

[@zainulabidin1366]

Ok, anyone can simply tell by watching only 2 minutes it's a gift given by LCW nothing else. :)

[@YOUR-_-DEMAND09]

lee chong wei is a legend of player.but after retirement he dont improve his game hope my vote is goes to lee chong wei

[@mgbbgm]

Great display of talent from Kidambi...congratulations ..

[@AbdulRahman-ih1ls]

Played just only 15 point and act like winning all england..hahaha..

[@CoolGuy-cb7so]

And then since ever after this match...lee Chong wei kept thrashing kidambi till eternity!!

[@AjinkyaRG]

Those accurate ones on the frickin line, KS 🙏🏻

[@dibyendu6909]

Absolutely magnificent ❤🔥

[@flokeyyyyy]

Lee Chong Wei was just taking easy on him🤘🏼 there's no way Indian could beat this guy in badminton... It's not Olympics or CWG. Just a league in a state

[@yashparekh2850]

dumbass take but go on i guess

[@poorninaik1]

Dude, unless you can do better, be quiet

[@Gowsi102]

We want more season

[@totallyexplored]

World class Top slot players both of them. No one less and no one more. Its just one has to win and won has to lose. Great watching both of them play against. The Game and the The Fans win at the end.

[@pungkhabrahma17]

We want PBL every year like IPL 🏸🏸

[@kushalnaik8588]

Yes

[@pankajchoudhary514]

And TTL

[@mjr2511]

I respecting all sports👍 But in india we are bad in football But we are the world 2nd best cricket team in the world👍 But china is very bad in cricket and football But they are far better than ours in racquet games like badminton and tt In india our government, bcci and channels are growing somuch money from indian cricket and ipl So in india we will support cricket over than any other sports The reason is we are best in only one sports.that is cricket👍 So cricket is best in india Then i think badmintons biggest prize money is 15 lakh ( i dont know sure i just see in an post) But that came in ipl here one over charged 3+ crores so 1 match= 40× 3 cr So u will understand what is the difference between we and Chinese countries 👍

[@existence...]

Yes

[@vanryanwaynegog]

Eagerly awaiting the next season.

[@arghadas2584]

Unbelievable win , this is epic ❤️🥰 Congratulations kidambi

[@samkulkarni812]

How calmly Lee Chong Wei and so smooothly he is moving everywhere where srikant is struggling like hell to match... Even though Chong Wei didn't used his 100 %speed....

[@iusepc2317]

srikant was struggling and lcw didn't use his 100% speed? who the fuck told u this bs. i bet u can't hit a single shot and giving ur very non asked and very wrong criticism here..

[@amt.7rambo670]

He legend

[@gigachad3345]

@talent sing mybe he is old enough and lack of stamina

[@MrSmasher27]

Thats ok, lcw has finesse but an Indian meeting lcw's level and giving him some competitive time is an achievement in itself.

[@Kamikazejets]

@@gigachad3345 old lcw still can beat no 1 momota when momota at his peak before the pandemic.

[@aliveinatlantis8304]

Often revisit this video to tell myself that anything can be achieved with hard work.

[@ammarharith5512]

Yeah yeah, this victory wasn't officially counted anyway. Out of 7 meetings, Kidambi had only won once.

[@delyxdel5095]

Lol

[@raghuvenkatesan6792]

Still a victory nonetheless

[@_d98224]

Lol

[@ibrahimisaac123456]

@@raghuvenkatesan6792 only once

[@raghuvenkatesan6792]

@@ibrahimisaac123456 still a victory thought

[@samarbhimani2369]

Just look at the title it ain't welcoming plus the Indians r saying way too much good stuffs about kidambi Srikanth but very lil' appreciation for lcw the mighty legend of the badminton world

[@AirLabels]

We can see that lcw doesn’t give his 100%. Forever legend. GOAT of Badminton

[@sunilbs9491]

I'm from Karnataka Srikanth is best I love his game play

[@Adnanshaykh07]

Legend lee chong wei.. Whaat a performance by srikant 👌👏❤️

[@vineethkumar5868]

Lee chong wei was very calm and quit but srikanth was very aggressive play what a way to approach by the legend

[@AtulSharma-ss4uc]

they have almost 10 year gap which is very relevant in badminton..

[@nihleigleca6702]

Lee Chong Wei's last name is Lee, not Wei LMAO

[@agungpurbianto8154]

Wonderful netting and defense from the two players !

[@Cliveden1972]

Lcw lin dan are the legends of badminton 🏸 everyone else is playing catch up .Sadly they are too old and can’t compete with the younger generation

[@kartiksingh6084]

lee didn't use his 100% speed mate!

[@tridevkotwal2169]

@@kartiksingh6084 why ,did he had body aches 😂😂😂

[@zion7806]

@@tridevkotwal2169 not on his prime anymore

[@iusepc2317]

@@kartiksingh6084 💀 that's why u should go to school and play less games

[@AAAAAA-gj2di]

Not everyone else, Hidayat and Chen Llong already have a gold

[@charlielaiho4732]

Basiclly if any player can defeat any top player at young age he usally will became a superstar in the future

[@monkeyseemonkeydo1794]

Srikanth is not a superstar lmao

[@charlielaiho4732]

@@monkeyseemonkeydo1794 he world no 1 previously

[@baabaablacksheep113]

@@charlielaiho4732 the so called worst world number 1 in the history of badminton

[@charlielaiho4732]

@@baabaablacksheep113 its ok man..to get top 10 not easy.we have hundred,thousand player in the world .all want to become top 10 list

[@AJ-sz3xp]

@@baabaablacksheep113 lol first you get in the top 100 and then talk about No. 1

[@ormoem8769]

BWF and the OLYMPICS should take note on this way of videography it really shows the speed and intensity these players are playing

[@shaharinyusof2538]

Srikanth really makes an upset against such a badminton ace ! Congrat, but remember too, that LCW was in declining phase, then.

[@ashwinithakare6613]

Can anyone plzz explain the first point of the first match? I didn't understand it.

[@Tommybean7]

Kidambi is very good with close-net shots! 👍

[@dopemusic2517]

5:36 that was like 🤯

[@avalanche9142]

Sorry for my ignorance,, but why the game was played until 15 and not 21?

[@ssanjib2007]

Shrikant is shouting face to face of great LCW....l understand he was very young...still should control emotion

[@DevleeKshetrimayum]

If the last point was 21 then Shrikanth would be definitely defeated by the Legend even in two matches.

[@YOUR-_-DEMAND09]

yes even 21 point

[@anupamohal9529]

LCW was a legend and will be a legend ❤️

[@besty4682]

Super dear shrikant❤️❤️👌💚👌❤️❤️

[@neelukolakataavinash7805]

Uuu

[@Noobgamerz6996]

Very nice match SK sir You are my motivation

[@ShubhamRawat9211]

Legit match ever i really be happy to see india vs China

[@badmintonlife4256]

Nice video! Keep it up! :)

[@krishnam4218]

Excellent play by Srikanth.

[@J.J.J.J.J.J.J]

Hawkeye on that left line was off. Every shot was slightly further out than what Hawkeye showed. The cork of the birdie was out on the last one and can be easily seen in slow motion The first one was on the outside of the line, but hawkeye showed it in the middle The second one was on the middle of the line, but hawkeye showed in on the inside.

[@Singaporeisthebestroblox]

Me and LCW live in the Same country

[@wisdomtales4739]

Legends remain calm whether they win, thrash the opponent or lose. Kids love to scream at every point they win

[@randomchess7044]

That's why India now even won thomas cup..With Srikanth winning 6 out of 6... We respect LCW so u should give the same respect to others..

[@wisdomtales4739]

@@randomchess7044 Lets not mix two matches. Kidambi was wrong with the behavior with his LCW match..He played exceptionally well in the Thomas cup and deserves victory. Cheers!!!

[@randomchess7044]

@@wisdomtales4739 I don't think there is anything wrong in his behaviour...If u ever meet them, u will find they are so humble and down to earth people.. # Peace

[@wisdomtales4739]

@@randomchess7044 Everyone is humble and down to earth before and after the match..Its how you react during the heat of the moment that speaks about your personality. Anyways, Kidambi was wrong with his behaviour in that LCW match but his victory in the Thomas Cup has certainly made up a lot for that and I am hopeful that Kidambi will continue to make India prouder in coming days. Cheers!

[@randomchess7044]

@@wisdomtales4739 Ok lets end it.. Everybody has a different opinion so I respect urs...Have a good day....

[@siulover]

play 21, and you will watch lcw win straight set for sure

[@vs0018]

literally got goosebumps.

[@shyambhavidixit333]

It was a legendary match both the goats did great 👍 proud of sk ❤ and lcw is goat

[@jagannathdas4568]

Srikanth is an incredible sportsperson..

[@archanaghormade5512]

This got very less popularity than it deserved

[@rahulleo5572]

I am a indian... But big fan of lee CW 👾

[@sinaiti]

Lee chong wei used just 50 percent of his energy

[@Aimthing]

10

[@sinaiti]

@@Aimthing 9.9

[@vikha2182]

What has hold him to not use full energy? All excuses once defeated

[@sinaiti]

@@vikha2182 Because he was invited to play and has already been given money to play. Unlike olympics where he give all his efforts. This title is no use for him. If we see his records.

[@neelukolakataavinash7805]

Losers talk after fail.

[@Avneetyadav1]

Very good 👍 🇮🇳

[@debasishbiswas1985]

5.40 Lee chong weii... Hellll impressive defensee! 🔥🙇‍♂️

[@jerinjohnson2988]

Nice match❤️🔥

[@SunshineWeeks]

Brilliant performance 🏆🏆🏆

[@jozrinabdrahman9536]

Lee Chong Wei give him a chance to win , because Lee Chong Wei already earned everything what he wants.

[@devdalal399]

he still want to win olympics

[@jozrinabdrahman9536]

Dev..Lee Chong Wei already millionaire and have own big business in Malaysia ..he gave chance to newbies Srikanth to happy ..😅😅😅

[@aadityaganguly0106]

@jorzin u know what shrikant is way better than ur nubbi Lee chong Wei ok nubsss 😂

[@jozrinabdrahman9536]

@@aadityaganguly0106 your shuttler struggles to beat my old Lee Chong Wee ..some more LCW enjoyed the match just for fun🤣🤣🤣

[@jozrinabdrahman9536]

@@aadityaganguly0106Srikanth only now aday can breath for eyeing the tournament just after retirement of LCW ,Lin Dan , Cheng Long..but now I think better watch out new comers from Indonesia , Denmark..and the latest crowned World Champion ..from Singapore @ origin Msia ..Lee K Y

[@gamingtv9616]

No doubt India have a good future in Badminton

[@bukhhhhhh110]

Lol, can tell LCW was having fun with that speed. But these indians are taking it too seriously 😭😭

[@nelhivero7357]

If it's 21 set point then there's less chance for him anyway nice play keep it up.

[@ngoccamdoan]

8:50

[@jidujku_ff7westfalen13]

When will be this league starting in 2023?

[@izzuddinibrahim3515]

Lcw dh berumur tapi masa mudanya klau kita tgk balik mmg lauk semua ni hahaha

[@fbenfrank]

5:36 😳😳🔥

[@SANKIOFFICIAL50K]

Vary nice kidambi 👑🔥🔥

[@akhildhiman4321]

Good job💞💞💞

[@anoopnand]

Superb ❣️🔥🔥

[@mayur6668]

India should focus on preparing some better ground it was not good, sound is coming from it

[@rashidishaharin]

When was this ?

[@shambhushaw8892]

When season 6 will start date??

[@SamSam-pf2hl]

Excellent commentators.

[@butchibabu2000]

Congrats to srikant for winning

[@ghostilla]

when was this match?

[@KuldeepSingh-cm3oe]

India needs more funding in other sports as well apart from cricket.