ITTF World Cup 2025: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula bow out in group stage - Highlights
Catch all the highlights from the final day of the group stage action at the 2025 ITTF World Cup in Macao, China.
Sreeja Akula and Manika Batra will compete at the ITTF World Cup 2025. (File photo)
Indian paddlers Sreeja Akula and Manika Batra were in action for their final group stage match at the ITTF World Cup 2025 in Macao, China, on Wednesday.
Both the Indian paddlers started with a win in their opening fixture on Monday and were hoping to continue the momentum in these final group matches, which were the virtual knockout for both Indian players.
Sreeja was up against the world no.13, Bernadette Szocs of Romania, whereas Manika took on the world no.23 Bruna Takahashi of Brazil.
As it happened:
Manika Batra could not deliver in her final group stage match, losing it to the world number. 23 Bruna, ending her campaign in the group stage.
Final Score: Manika Batra (IND) 11-13, 8-11, 4-1, 12-10 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
Game-4: Manika Batra (IND) 12-10 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
Game-3: Manika Batra (IND) 4-11 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
Game-3: Manika Batra (IND) 3-8 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
Game-3: Manika Batra (IND) 2-5 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
Game-2: Manika Batra (IND) 8-11 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
Game-2: Manika Batra (IND) 5-7 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
Game-2: Manika Batra (IND) 2-5 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
Game-1: Manika Batra (IND) 11-13 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
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