In a thrilling encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, the debutants Ahmedabad SG Pipers emerged victorious, defeating U Mumba TT with a scoreline of 9-6 in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) tie.
Ahmedabad’s dominance against U Mumba in UTT
Manush Shah vs. Manav Thakkar: Ahmedabad’s captain, Manush Shah, faced off against rival skipper Manav Thakkar in the opening match. Despite a valiant effort, Shah lost 1-2 to Thakkar.
Reeth Rishya’s Comeback: Ahmedabad mounted a comeback with Reeth Rishya’s impressive 2-1 win, setting the stage for a thrilling contest.
Doubles Dominance: The Pipers’ doubles team of Manush Shah and Bernadette Szocs secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Manav Thakkar and Maria Xiao.
Backhand power 🤯
Placement 💯Reeth’s ☄️ shot had everything it takes to be the @Dafanewsindia shot of the Tie ⏩ U Mumba TT 🆚 Ahmedabad SG Pipers
Catch the action live tomorrow at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium.
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Individual Performances: Lilian Bardet fought hard but ultimately lost 1-2 to Quadri Aruna. However, Szocs redeemed herself with a 2-1 win against Xiao.
The Road Ahead: The IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 continues, featuring elite players from eight teams. With intense matches and high stakes, fans can expect more exciting clashes as the league unfolds.
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