Ahmedabad SG Pipers pip U Mumba TT

Debutants Ahmedab SG Pipers me a spirited recovery to defeat U Mumba TT 9-6 in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 here on Tuesday.

Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah clashed against each or in opening match of tie, a men's singles encounter.

Manav seized vant early, outfoxing Manush to win game 1 11-2. He took subsequent game 11-9, while Manush recovered to reduce deficit with a game 3 triumph.

Manush's victory in game 3 was crucial, as it allowed Reeth Rishya to level tie for Ahmedab with a 2-1 win over Sutirtha Mukherjee.

Manush n partnered with Bernette Szocs in mixed doubles, and pair swept away Mumba TT's Manav and Maria Xiao 3-0.

Quri Aruna gave U Mumba a way back into tie with an important 2-1 win over Lilian Bardet.

However, Szocs, despite losing her first game to Xiao, got her side over line by winning second women's singles match.

Scores: Ahmedab SG Pipers bt U Mumba TT 9-6: Manush Shah lost to Manav Thakkar 1-2 (2-11, 9-11, 11-8); Reeth Rishya beat Sutirtha Mukherjee 2-1 (5-11, 11-8, 11-7); Manush/Szocs beat Manav/Xiao 3-0 (11-4, 11-8, 11-8); Lilian Bardet lost to Quri Aruna 1-2 (5-11, 11-9, 9-11); Bernette Szocs beat Maria Xiao 2-1 (9-11, 11-4, 11-6).