The IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) season 5 is heating up as PBG Bengaluru Smashers prepare to face off against Ahmedabad SG Pipers in a crucial tie. The match is scheduled for today at 5 PM IST at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium.
Currently ranked second in the UTT standings with 32 points, the Smashers are eager to secure a strong position heading into the playoffs. The Pipers, on the other hand, have been in impressive form, accumulating 24 points from their three ties.
The Smashers boast a formidable lineup, featuring experienced Indian players like Manika Batra, as well as international stars like Alvaro Robles and Lily Zhang. The Pipers are no slouches either, with a balanced mix of Indian and foreign talent, including Manush Shah and Bernadette Szocs.
One of the most anticipated clashes of the match could be between Manika Batra and Bernadette Szocs, two of the world’s top-ranked female table tennis players. Other exciting matchups include Alvaro Robles vs. Lilian Bardet and Jeet Chandra vs. Manush Shah.
The outcome of this match could have a significant impact on the playoff race, and table tennis fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling contest.
Squads:
- PBG Bengaluru Smashers: Manika Batra, Alvaro Robles (Spain), Lily Zhang (USA), Jeet Chandra, Taneesha Kotecha, Amalraj Anthony
- Ahmedabad SG Pipers: Manush Shah, Bernadette Szocs (Romania), Lilian Bardet (France), Reeth Tennison, Krittwika Sinha Roy, Jash Modi
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