U Mumba TT vs Ahmedabad SG Pipers Highlights, UTT 2024: Ahmedabad SG Pipers beat U Mumba TT 9-6 to secure top spot in the table

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U Mumba 6 - 9 Ahmedabad SG Pipers

Manav Thakkar 2-1 Manush Shah [11-2, 11-9, 8-11]
Sutirtha Mukherjee 1-2 Reeth Rishya [11-5, 8-11, 7-11]
Manav/Maria 0-3 Manush/Bernadette [4-11, 8-11, 8-11]
Quadri Aruna 2-1 Lilian Bardet [11-5, 9-11, 11-9]
Maria Xiao 1-2 Bernadette Szocs [11-9, 4-11, 6-11]

Match 5, Game 3: Maria Xiao 6-11 Bernadette Szocs [Match Score: 1-2]

Bernadette Szocs wins it for Ahmedabad SG Pipers. She dominated the game and outplayed her opponent once again to ensure a three-point victory for the Pipers in the tie against U Mumba TT.

Match 5, Game 3: Maria Xiao 5-4 Bernadette Szocs

TIME-OUT! Maria Xiao takes a one-point lead in the dead-rubber game as she looks to add a point to U Mumba TT's tally.

Match 5, Game 2: Maria Xiao 4-11 Bernadette Szocs [Match Score: 1-1]

Bernadette Szocs registers a comfortable 11-4 victory over Maria Xiao to seal the tie for Ahmedabad SG Pipers. The tie score reads 8-6 in favour of the Pipers.

U Mumba will look to win the first game and add a consolation point to their tally.

Match 5, Game 2: Maria Xiao 0-9 Bernadette Szocs

Bernadette Szocs, you beauty! Nine points on the trot for the Romanian paddler and she takes Ahmedabad SG Pipers closer to a victory.

Match 5, Game 1: Maria Xiao 11-9 Bernadette Szocs [Match Score: 1-0]

Maria Xiao! Maria Xiao! Maria Xiao! The U Mumba TT paddler wins the first game 11-9 with some incredible shots after the time-out to keep her franchise's hopes alive in the tie.

The tie score is 7-6 in favour of Ahmedabad SG Pipers with a couple of games to go!

Bernadette Szocs is undoubtedly the better player and has a better head-to-head record against Maria Xiao. However, we cannot rule out the Spanish paddler after witnessing what just happened in the first game of Match 5.

Match 5, Game 1: Maria Xiao 8-8 Bernadette Szocs

From trailing by four points at 3-7, Maria Xiao turns the tables around to level the scores at 8-8. She was nowhere close to Bernadette Szocs early on but managed to stun the opponent and keep her hopes alive in the game.

Match 5: Maria Xiao vs Bernadette Szocs

Maria Xiao will be up against Bernadette Szocs in the final match of the tie between U Mumba TT and Ahmedabad SG Pipers.

Mario will have to win all three games to hand U Mumba victory in the tie, while Bernadette just needs one victory to seal the tie for Ahmedabad SG Pipers.

After Match 4:

U Mumba 5 - 7 Ahmedabad SG Pipers

Manav Thakkar 2-1 Manush Shah [11-2, 11-9, 8-11]
Sutirtha Mukherjee 1-2 Reeth Rishya [11-5, 8-11, 7-11]
Manav/Maria 0-3 Manush/Bernadette [4-11, 8-11, 8-11]
Quadri Aruna 2-1 Lilian Bardet [11-5, 9-11, 11-9]

Match 4, Game 3: Quadri Aruna 11-9 Lilian Bardet [Match Score: 2-1]

Quadri Aruna and his forehand shots! U Mumba TT's captain bows down after winning the match 2-1 for his club and keeps their hopes alive in the tie.

Lilian Bardet tried to pull off an upset on Aruna but the latter had some fantastic shots saved for the last.

Match 4, Game 3: Quadri Aruna 6-3 Lilian Bardet

Quadri Aruna's forehand shots have given him the upper hand in the final game of Match 4. He takes a three-point lead and look on strong command to win the game and the match.

Match 4, Game 2: Quadri Aruna 9-11 Lilian Bardet [Match Score: 1-1]

Lilian Bardet bags three consecutive points to steal the game for Quadri Aruna. The match score is levelled at 1-1 as we head into the final game to decide the winner of the match.

Match 4, Game 2: Quadri Aruna 4-5 Lilian Bardet

Lilian Bardet is off to a good start and takes a one-point lead at time-out. He picked up three points in a row before Quadri managed a comeback into the game.

Match 4, Game 1: Quadri Aruna 11-5 Lilian Bardet [Match Score: 1-0]

Quadri Aruna wins the first game for U Mumba TT! The Nigerian paddler outplays Lillian Bardet to register a victory by six points in the first game.

Match 4: Quadri Aruna vs Lilian Bardet

Nigerian paddler Quadri Aruna will be in action for U Mumba, while French paddler Lilian Bardet will take the field for Ahmedabad SG Pipers.

After Match 3:

U Mumba 3 - 6 Ahmedabad SG Pipers

Manav Thakkar 2-1 Manush Shah [11-2, 11-9, 8-11]
Sutirtha Mukherjee 1-2 Reeth Rishya [11-5, 8-11, 7-11]
Manav/Maria 0-3 Manush/Bernadette [4-11, 8-11, 8-11]

Match 3, Game 3: Manav/Maria 8-11 Bernadette/Manush [Match Score: 0-3]

A clean sweep by Bernadette and Manush Shah! They were trailing in the beginning of this game but they make a stunning comeback to seal the game and match! This is looking ominous for U Mumba TT now, they just can't afford to lose any more games!

Match 3, Game 2: Manav/Maria 8-11 Bernadette/Manush [Match Score: 0-2]

Manav and Maria are struggling here. They have been great this season but have not been able to replicate the success against Manush and Bernadette. A terrific point to seal the game, where Bernadette ducks under the ball and a powerful forehand smash across the line by Manush seals it! Can Manav and Maria make a comeback to take away at least one game from this match?

Match 3, Game 1: Manav/Maria 4-11 Bernadette/Manush [Match Score: 0-1]

A win for the Bernadette and Manush pair. They are clearly looking like the superior pair here. Many of Manav and Maria's shots are turning out to be unforced errors and landing outside the table. The Pipers duo have a good opportunity to increase their lead in the tie here!

Match 3: Maria Xiao/Manav Thakkar vs Bernadette Szocs/Manush Shah

Maria Xiao will pair up with Manav Thakkar for U Mumba TT while Bernadette Szocs and Manush Shah will be the mixed doubles pair for Ahmedabad SG Pipers in Match 3.

After Match 2:

U Mumba 3 - 3 Ahmedabad SG Pipers

Manav Thakkar 2-1 Manush Shah [11-2, 11-9, 8-11]
Sutirtha Mukherjee 1-2 Reeth Rishya [11-5, 8-11, 7-11]

Match 2, Game 3: Sutirtha Mukherjee 7-11 Reeth Rishya [Match Score: 1-2]

The scream says it all! Sutirtha Mukherjee was looking for revenge after losing to Reeth Rishya last season in the UTT 2023 Final between Chennai Lions and Goa Challengers.

Both paddlers were seen in different colours this season and yet Reeth has the last laugh once again. She finally get her first match win of the Ultimate Table Tennis Season 5.

Match 2, Game 3: Sutirtha Mukherjee 5-4 Reeth Rishya

TIME-OUT! Both paddlers have been playing to their strengths. Some good backhand shots from Reeth and Sutirtha, but the latter takes a one-point lead as we head into a 15-second break.

Match 2, Game 2: Sutirtha Mukherjee 8-11 Reeth Rishya [Match Score: 1-1]

Reeth Rishya wins the second game as Sutirtha Mukherjee's forehand shot lands outside the table. Ahmedabad SG Pipers camp is pumped up following Reeth's victory.

She outplayed Sutirtha quite well in the second game and will look to carry the momentum into the third.

Match 2, Game 2: Sutirtha Mukherjee 7-7 Reeth Rishya

The scores are levelled! Reeth Rishya will look to win the game and save the match.

Match 2, Game 2: Sutirtha Mukherjee 4-5 Reeth Rishya

TIME-OUT! Sutirtha Mukherjee bagged four points in a row effortlessly with some good backhand shots and heavy topspin. Sutirtha looked under some pressure as Reeth Rishya took five points in a row to stun her opponent.

Reeth Rishya knew there was no room for error and didn't make any mistakes. Forcing Sutirtha to play the wrong moves, including the last point before time-out, where the U Mumba TT paddler was forced to play the ball outside the table.

Match 2, Game 1: Sutirtha Mukherjee 11-5 Reeth Rishya [Match Score: 1-0]

Sutirtha Mukherjee stuns Reeth Rishya with a backhand topspin shot to secure the final point in the game. She won the game with ease and she made her shots look effortless.

Match 2: Sutirtha Mukherjee vs Reeth Rishya

Sutirtha Mukherjee will take the field for U Mumba TT, while Reeth Rishya will ply her trade for Ahmedabad SG Pipers in the women's singles match.

After Match 1:

U Mumba 2 - 1 Ahmedabad SG Pipers

Manav Thakkar 2-1 Manush Shah [11-2, 11-9, 8-11]

Match 1, Game 3: Manav Thakkar 8-11 Manush Shah [Match Score: 2-1]

Manush Shah wins the final game 11-8 and hands Ahmedabad SG Pipers a point in the tie. After struggling in the first couple of games, he come out on top and put up a much better display to stun his doubles partner Manav Thakkar.

Match 1, Game 3: Manav Thakkar 3-5 Manush Shah

TIME-OUT! Manush Shah has taken a two-point lead at time-out and will look to take home a consolation point for Ahmedabad SG Pipers in the last game of Match 1.

Manav looks a bit shaky and needs to up his game if he wants to blank Manush Shah 3-0 in the first match of the day.

Match 1, Game 2: Manav Thakkar 11-9 Manush Shah [Match Score: 2-0]

Manav Thakkar makes a couple of basic errors to almost bring Manush Shah back into the game. However, The latter played the final shot away from the table to give Manav Thakkar another win and U Mumba their second point in the tie.

Match 1, Game 2: Manav Thakkar 9-6 Manush Shah

A couple of poor shots from Manush Shah help Manav take a three-point lead.

Match 1, Game 2: Manav Thakkar 7-4 Manush Shah

Manav Thakkar has been too good so far! He just needs to avoid some basic mistakes to keep Manush Shah at bay.

Match 1, Game 2: Manav Thakkar 5-1 Manush Shah

TIME-OUT! Manav Thakkar concedes a point before adding two more points to his tally. Everything is working in Manav's favour and looks like he'll give U Mumba three points from the first match.

Match 1, Game 2: Manav Thakkar 3-0 Manush Shah

Manav Thakkar takes a three-point lead with a few good topspin shots. He has a reply for every shot of Manush in his book.

Match 1, Game 1: Manav Thakkar 11-2 Manush Shah [Match Score: 1-0]

Manav Thakkar runs away with the first game. It is an easy win for Manav in the first game, and U Mumba is handed an early point in the game.

The U Mumba TT will have to continue playing the same play and stick to the same gameplan to blank Manush Shah.

Match 1: Manav Thakkar vs Manush Shah

Indian paddlers Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah will be up against each other in the first match of the tie between U Mumba TT and Ahmedabad SG Pipers.

Tie Fixtures:

Manav Thakkar vs Manush Shah
Sutirtha Mukherjee vs Reeth Rishya
Maria Xiao/Manav Thakkar vs Bernadette Szocs/Manush Shah
Quadri Aruna vs Lilian Bardet
Maria Xiao vs Bernadette Szocs

Both teams have 15 game wins after two ties and occupy the second and third position respectively. The winner of today's tie will go to the top of the table and both teams will be eyeing it. Some big names on either side and we have some big names in action like Manav Thakkar, Manush Shah, Sutirtha Mukherjee and Bernadette Szocs.

Squads:

Ahmedabad SG Pipers
Players: Manush Shah, Bernadette Szocs, Lilian Bardet, Reeth Tennison, Pritha Vartikar, Jash Modi

U Mumba TT
Players: Manav Thakkar, Sutirtha Mukherjee, Aruna Quadri, Akash Pal, Kavyasree Baskar, Maria Xiao

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's live coverage of the Ultimate Table Tennis, 2024. Action comes thick and fast as U Mumba TT and Ahmedabad SG Pipers will be playing their third tie tonight. Stay tuned for we take you through all the live coverage that unfolds over the course of this contest!