All England Open 2022 Semifinals Highlights, Lakshya Sen vs Lee Zii Jia: 20-year-old Indian books final berth

Everyone in the arena wanted a decider and Lee takes the second game 21-12 to force a decider.

Lee was just a point away from levelling this match and he tried to pull off a trick shot to seal the game!

Incredible from Lee! He got back everything to Lakshya before taking the point and flaunting a fist pump.

Wide from Lee and a freebie to Lakshya, who has a six-point lead to overcome.

Superb cross-court smash from Lee and Lakshya had no chance there! He's on fire at the moment. He follows it up with another winner which was out of Lakshya's reach. 

Lakshya was just responding as Lee was controlling the proceedings. The Malaysian extends his lead further.

Will be interesting to see Lakshya's approach now. He could either save up his energy for the third game or use it to make a comeback in the ongoing second game. Lee hasn't put a foot wrong in the second game so far.

Challenge from Lakshya but it only did the purpose of extending the mid-game interval. Lee would be hoping to wrap this up quickly and force a decider.

Lakshya was over-committed to return Lee's shots but eventually, put it up in the nets. Seems like it's going to be a battle of endurance in the last game.

Good start from Lee. He needed a good start and he's off to a flier with a four-point lead. Lee has looked more patient in the second game, making Lakshya commit errors.

What a point! Super defence from Lee before Lakshya finally squanders one in the net.

Lakshya has been patient today and he's dished out some phenomenal performances lately. He's forced Zii Jia to make errors and it's amazing how much the Indian is getting his opponent's shots back. But the Malaysian has gained a lead here in the second game.

The Indian wastes no time! He takes the first game 21-13 against Zii Jia.

That's wide from Zii Jia and seven game points for Lakshya!

Good defensive work from Zii Jia but Lakshya has been excellent so far. You can sense the frustration here as the Indian has taken a seven-point lead.

Another long rally and Zii Jia challenges it immediately. The challenge is unsuccessful and the Lakshya grabs one more point.

What a rally! Zii Jia should've been a little more patient there. He tried to pull off a winner but ended up hitting it wide. Lakshya maintains the lead.

Zii Jia has minimized Lakshya's lead but the Indian has been astute with his game-plan, trying to defend everything that's come his way. He pulls out an unexpected smash.

There is no doubt that Lakshya is frustrating Zii Jia when it comes to getting his shots back. The Indian has gained a four-point lead at mid-game interval.

Another wide shot from Zii Jia, who isn't missing by much but Lakshya is forcing him to make the error.

Lee Zii is the more attacking player but Lakshya is mixing things nicely to keep the Malaysian on his toes. 

What a point to start off the game. Great defensive work from Lakshya, who decided to eventually leave it. He leads 1-0.

Lakshya moved from 109 in world rankings to 32! Huge roar for Zii Jia, who serv

Lakshya has made rapid strides at the highest level and the Indian is up against Zii Jia, who has knocked out Momota from the tournament. Let's play!

Lakshya and Zii Jia make their way to the court. It's expected to be a cracking contest! The two stars meet after six long years.