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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:
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- 16 April 2025 2:50 PM GMT
Manika lost the final group match, ending India's competition in the group stage itself
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)
- 16 April 2025 2:45 PM GMT
Manika Batra wins the final game, but it proves to be just a consolation
Game-4: Manika Batra (IND) 12-10 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
- 16 April 2025 2:37 PM GMT
Bruna dominated the third game, knocking Manika out of the event
Game-3: Manika Batra (IND) 4-11 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
- 16 April 2025 2:35 PM GMT
Bruna is just three points away from taking the match
Game-3: Manika Batra (IND) 3-8 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
- 16 April 2025 2:34 PM GMT
Bruna is proving to be too strong for Manika as she trails again by 3 points
Game-3: Manika Batra (IND) 2-5 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
- 16 April 2025 2:30 PM GMT
Manika goes down by 2 games, losing the second game after finding the net on game point
Game-2: Manika Batra (IND) 8-11 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
- 16 April 2025 2:27 PM GMT
Manika closes the deficit with a couple of lucky points on deflection
Game-2: Manika Batra (IND) 5-7 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
- 16 April 2025 2:24 PM GMT
Manika's block shot lands past the table as Bruna takes a good lead in second game
Game-2: Manika Batra (IND) 2-5 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
- 16 April 2025 2:20 PM GMT
Bruna takes the opening game after two back-to-back unforced errors from Manika
Game-1: Manika Batra (IND) 11-13 Bruna Takahashi (BRA)
