Syed Modi International: Sourabh Verma trounce Heo Kwang Hee to reach final

In his semi-final clash, Verma overpowered Heo Kwang Hee to register a 21-17, 16-21, 21-18 win in the match which lasted for 75 minutes.

Lucknow: Star Indian shuttler Sourabh Verma on Saturday defeated South Korea's Heo Kwang Hee to reach the final of Syed Modi International Badminton Championship here at Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium.

In his semi-final clash, Verma overpowered Heo Kwang Hee to register a 21-17, 16-21, 21-18 win in the match which lasted for 75 minutes.

Sourabh Verma

However, Rituparna Das has been knocked out of the tournament after she faced a 24-22, 21-15 defeat at the hands of Phittayaporn Chaiwan.

Earlier on Friday, Verma trounced Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn in two straight games 21-19, 21-16 to secure his semi-final spot.