In a nail-biting finish, U Mumba TT secured third place on the Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 league table, defeating the Chennai Lions 8-7.
The decisive match came down to a final-set showdown between Maria Xiao and Mouma Das. With the Lions leading 7-5, Das fought back to force a Golden Point. However, Xiao’s nerves of steel held firm as she emerged victorious, sealing the win for U Mumba TT.
Earlier in the tie, Quadri Aruna extended his winning streak with a victory over Jules Rolland. Manav Thakkar’s triumph over Achanta Sharath Kamal proved to be a turning point for U Mumba, giving them the momentum they needed to secure the win.
Despite a valiant effort from the Chennai Lions, U Mumba TT’s depth and resilience proved to be the difference. The match showcased the high-quality table tennis on display throughout the UTT 2024 season.
U Mumba TT bt Chennai Lions 8-7:
Quadri Aruna bt Jules Rolland 2-1 (10-11, 11-9, 11-7)
Sutirtha Mukherjee lost to Sakura Mori 0-3 (8-11, 10-11, 7-11)
Manav/Xiao bt Sharath/Moril 3-0 (11-7, 11-10, 11-4)
Manav Thakkar bt Achanta Sharath Kamal 2-1 (6-11, 11-8, 11-9)
Maria Xiao lost to Mouma Das 1-2 (10-11, 8-11, 11-10)
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