Ayush Shetty isn’t chasing gold, he’s chasing history in Ningbo. The 20-year-old Indian badminton sensation has reached the final of the Badminton Asia Championships 2026. If he defeats World No.2 Shi Yuqi, who will have the full backing of the home crowd in Ningbo, Shetty will become the first Indian in 60 years to win gold in the men’s singles event at this prestigious tournament. A feat that even stalwarts like PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy, and Lakshya Sen have not achieved. Shetty vs Yuqi will lock horns in the men’s singles final at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center today, April 12, Sunday. Find the live streaming details for the match below.
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🚨 HUGE! Ayush Shetty shocks World No.1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn to reach the Badminton Asia Championships final.
He bounces back from 10-21 down to win 21-19, 21-17.
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— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) April 11, 2026
Ayush Shetty, currently ranked World No.25, has defined what willpower looks like. This campaign has been an actual David vs Goliath story, and Shetty has played the role of David to perfection. Match after match, he has taken down opponents ranked above him. In the quarterfinals, he stunned World No.4 Jonatan Christie in straight games, 23-21, 21-17. But the real magic came in the semifinals, where he faced the ultimate Goliath, World No.1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn.
After losing the first game 10-21, Shetty didn’t fade. He fought back with incredible composure to win 21-19, 21-17, completing one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.
Even before that, his run had already turned heads. In the Round of 32, he defeated Li Shifeng 21-13, 21-16. In the Round of 16, he overcame Chi Yu-jen 21-16, 21-12, not dropping a single game until the quarterfinal stage.
Ayush Shetty vs Shi Yuqi Head-to-Head:
Now, the lone Indian warrior in Ningbo faces yet another mountain. Standing across the net is World No.2 Shi Yuqi, a player who has already defeated Shetty twice in their previous meetings: Malaysia Open 2026 (Round of 16): 21-18, 18-21, 21-12 and India Open 2025 (Round of 32): 21-19, 21-19
- Matches Played – 2
- Shi Yuqi Wins – 2
- Ayush Shettuy Wins – 0
Yuqi has been in dominant form throughout this tournament, reaching the final without dropping a single game. In the semifinals, he brushed aside Chou Tien-chen with ease, winning 21-9, 21-13, just like he does.
Ayush Shetty vs Shi Yuqi Live Streaming:
When is the Ayush Shetty vs Shi Yuqi, Badminton Asia Championships 2026 Final match?
The match is schedeuled on April 12, Sunday at 2:00 PM IST, but fans should know that the men’s singles final will not start before the Women’s Singles, Women’s Doubles and Men’s Doubles final, respectively, conclude. So expect delay in the match start timing. Ayush Shetty’s final will be the fourth match of the day. The exact start time will be updated soon.
Where to watch the Ayush Shetty vs Shi Yuqi, Badminton Asia Championships 2026 Final match?
The Badminton Asia Championships 2026 final match will be live streamed on the official Facebook page of Badminton Asia worldwide here. The match will not be broadcasted anywhere in India. The official broadcasters for the following countries are confirmed:
