UTT 2024: Paltans defeat Ahmedabad 10-5, Chennai fall to Bengaluru 4-11, Highlights
The first of six doubleheaders in this year's UTT will feature the second debutants before the southern derby beckons.
Sharath Kamal will turn out for the Chennai Lions. (Photo Credit: UTT)
Chennai: Day two of the Ultimate Table Tennis features a doubleheader, with Puneri Paltans defeating debutants Ahmedabad SG Pipers 10-5 in the first game.
In the second game, Bengaluru Smashers beat Chennai Lions 11-4
World no.13 paddler Benardette Szocs from Romania will feature for the Ahmedabad Vipers, as will Ahyika Mukherjee for Puneri Paltans.
Local boy and veteran Sharath Kamal took to the court in Chennai colors, facing off Alvaro Robles and Manika Batra's Bengaluru Smashers.
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Sakura Mori wins it for Chennai Lions, What a finish for Mori, She went down in the first game, but made a brilliant recovery by winning back-to-back games against a tough opponent of Manika Batra.
Mori 5-11, 11-5, 11-10 Manika
Final Scoreline: Bengaluru Smashers 11 - 4 Chennai Lions
Golden point on the offing, as Mori hits it out.
Mori nets it, the game is now getting pretty close.
Mori is now two points away from finishing on a bright note for the home team.
Mori is earning this out of Manika by constantly changing up with angles with each shot.
Mori is now fired up, as she takes a three point lead, full support from her team gets her pumped up.
Manika with a good serve confuses Mori as the latter hits it out.
Mori draws first blood as Manika nets it.
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