Here is all you need to know about Kidambi Srikanth's title clash against Li Shi Feng in the BWF Super 500 Malaysia Masters: preview, head-to-head record, timing and broadcast details
Resurgent after a prolonged stretch of poor form, former world number one shuttler Kidambi Srikanth will take on China's Li Shi Feng in the men's singles final of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 on Sunday (May 25, 2025). Watch the badminton match live on TV and online. The 32-year-old Indian has entered a final on tour for the first time in 1,253 days. (More Badminton News)
Now down to world no. 65, Srikanth has been plagued by injuries and indifferent results over the past few years. But his performances at the Malaysia Masters indicate that there might still be enough fire in the belly.
The man from Guntur fought his way via qualifying to enter the main draw of the BWF Super 500 event, and has not looked back since. After six straight wins at the tournament, Srikanth now finds himself one step away from the title, though it would no doubt be a daunting task against Li Shi Feng, who is the current world number four.
Srikanth notched up a straight-game win (21-18, 24-22) over Japan바카라™s Yushi Tanaka in the semi-finals to get here. Before that, he dispatched France's Toma Junior Popov in the quarters, Ireland's Nhat Nguyen in the round of 16 and China's Lu Guangzu in the opening round of the main draw.
As for his head-to-head record against Shi Feng, Srikanth has faced the Chinese shuttler four times and won just once.
When and where will the Kidambi Srikanth vs Li Shi Feng, Malaysia Masters final be played?
The Kidambi Srikanth vs Li Shi Feng, Malaysia Masters final will be played at Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at around 10:10am IST (tentative timing, subject to change based on when previous matches end).
Where will the Kidambi Srikanth vs Li Shi Feng, Malaysia Masters final be telecast and live streamed?
The Kidambi Srikanth vs Li Shi Feng, Malaysia Masters final will be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. It will be telecast on the Sports 18 TV channels in the country.