Lakshya Sen now carries India’s All England Open hopes as the tournament heads into the quarter-final stage in Birmingham. The Indian shuttler is the only one left in the draw and faces a tough test against China’s Li Shi Feng on Friday, March 6.
For Lakshya, the stage is familiar. The 2022 finalist showed flashes of the same sharpness again this week, coming through tricky matches to keep his campaign alive at one of badminton’s most prestigious events.
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Between him and the semi-finals is Li Shi Feng, the world number six and Lakshya knows his rival very well. The two have clashed numerous times since their junior years, building a rivalry that has remarkably endured over the years.
With both players level on their head-to-head record and a place in the last four at stake, the quarter-finals promise to be another intense chapter in a rivalry that has rarely offered clear favourites.
HOW LAKSHYA GOT ALL ENGLAND QF
Lakshya Sen will bring some momentum to the quarterfinals after coming past Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus in a hard-fought round of 16 clash in Birmingham. The win came on the heels of his stunning upset of world number one Shi Yu Qi, underlining the Indian shuttler’s strong run at the All England Open.
The world number 12 Indian endured a tough match against Ng Ka Long before winning 21-19, 21-23, 21-10. Lakshya tactfully navigated long rallies and intense exchanges to keep his campaign alive, which only added to the hype surrounding his quarter-final clash against Li Shi Feng.
LAKSHYA SEN VS LI SHI FENG: HEAD TO HEAD
Lakshya Sen and Li Shi Feng share a long-standing rivalry that dates back to their junior days.
The two players faced each other 14 times, with their head-to-head record perfectly even at 7-7. Their balanced record adds more intrigue to Friday’s quarterfinal matchup.
Li Shi Feng, currently ranked sixth in the world, has been one of China’s most consistent performers in recent seasons. His ability to control rallies and maintain a relentless pace makes him a formidable opponent.
For Lakshya, the familiarity of the Chinese shuttler could work in his favor as both players know each other’s playing styles well.
WHEN IS LAKSHYA SEN VS LI SHI FENG?
Lakshya Sen will take on Li Shi Feng in the quarter-finals of the All England Open on Friday in Birmingham, with the match expected to start at 9:30 PM IST.
WHERE TO WATCH LAKSHYA SEN VS LI SHI FENG?
Fans can watch the All England Open quarterfinal match between Lakshya Sen and Li Shi Feng on the JioHotstar app and website.
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Issued by:
Debodinna Chakraborty
Published on:
06 Mar 2026 16:09 IST
