Ultimate Table Tennis 2023 LIVE Score, Match 11: Puneri Paltan TT vs Bengaluru Smashers

Right then, what a splendid comeback from Natalia Bajor this season as she hands Bengaluru Smashers a much-needed win in this tournament! That's all we have for you from this contest then! Join us back tomorrow as Dabang Delhi TTC take on U Mumba TT. Until next time then, this is me, Maanas Upadhyay, bidding you adieu! Good night!

Tie Result:

Puneri Paltan TT 7-8 Bengaluru Smashers

Omar Assar 1-2 Kirill Gerassimenko (11-8, 10-11, 10-11)
Hana Matelova 1-2 Manika Batra (9-11, 11-8, 6-11)
Manush/Hana 3-0 Kirill/Manika (11-9, 11-10, 11-4)
Manush Shah 2-1 Jeet Chandra (11-9, 11-9, 7-11)
Archana Kamath 0-3 Natalia Bajor (8-11, 8-11, 9-11)

Game 3 Result: Archana Kamath 9-11 Natalia Bajor

Hanging on by the scruff of their necks and this has arguably been the closest match we've witnessed this season! Natalia Bajor, having gone winless so far, pulls off what seemed to be a very difficult clean sweep against Archana Kamath! Held her nerves and delivered!

Game 3: Archana Kamath 7-9 Natalia Bajor

Four points on the trot for Natalia Bajor and she's inching closer to a historic win!

Game 3: Archana Kamath 7-5 Natalia Bajor

Archana leading nicely going into the second half of the game. Well, who can emerge on top?

Game 3: Archana Kamath 5-4 Natalia Bajor

A similar scoreline as was in the last going into the timeout. Turning out to be an edge-of-the-seat thriller!

Game 3: Archana Kamath 3-1 Natalia Bajor

Archana with an early lead in this game. Can Natalia make a comeback?

Game 2 Result: Archana Kamath 8-11 Natalia Bajor
(Tie Result: Puneri Paltan 7-7 Bengaluru Smashers)

We are going down to the third game! This has been some contest! It is all tied up in the tie score and this is proving to be an absolute cracker today!

Game 2: Archana Kamath 6-8 Natalia Bajor

Whew! Bajor is in the lead now. Can Archana Kamath make a comeback?

Game 2: Archana Kamath 5-4 Natalia Bajor

Going into the timeout, it is Archana Kamath who is hanging on to a one-point lead. Natalia just cannot afford to lose any game!

Game 1 Result: Archana Kamath 8-11 Natalia Bajor
(Tie Score: Puneri Paltan TT 7-6 Bengaluru Smashers)

Despite a comeback attempted by Archana Kamath, it is Natalia Bajor who finally takes that one all-important point to win the first game! Can she replicate this in the next two as well?

Game 1: Archana Kamath 1-5 Natalia Bajor

Natalia is doing everything right at the moment. Can she win the first game of this season?

Natalia Bajor needs a clean sweep for Bengaluru to win this contest. As for Archana Kamath, she needs to win just one game to seal the deal for Pune.

Match 5 (Women's Singles): Archana Kamath vs Natalia Bajor

Tie Score:

Puneri Paltan TT 7-5 Bengaluru Smashers

Omar Assar 1-2 Kirill Gerassimenko (11-8, 10-11, 10-11)
Hana Matelova 1-2 Manika Batra (9-11, 11-8, 6-11)
Manush/Hana 3-0 Kirill/Manika (11-9, 11-10, 11-4)
Manush Shah 2-1 Jeet Chandra (11-9, 11-9, 7-11)

Game 3 Result: Manush Shah 7-11 Jeet Chandra
(Tie Score: Puneri Paltan 7-5 Bengaluru Smashers)

Bengaluru Smashers stay alive in the contest as Jeet wins the third game in the contest! Manush has done his job and put Pune in a winning position!

Game 3: Manush Shah 5-8 Jeet Chandra

Four points on the trot and Jeet Chandra is leading for the first time in a while!

Game 3: Manush Shah 5-4 Jeet Chandra

Manush Shah in the driver's seat once again as he is leading by one point. Can Jeet keep the hopes of Bengaluru alive with a win in this game?

Game 2 Result: Manush Shah 11-9 Jeet Chandra
(Tie Score: Puneri Paltan TT 7-4 Bengaluru Smashers)

Manush Shah wins the match and boy, he's been simply sensational today! He's put in the hard work and exploited Jeet's weaknesses!

Game 2: Manush Shah 7-7 Jeet Chandra

Whew! We are in for a cracking finish to this game! Both sides are trading blows continuously!

Game 2: Manush Shah 5-3 Jeet Chandra

Manush with a one-point lead going into the second half of the game.

Game 2: Manush Shah 3-3 Jeet Chandra

A tight start in this game and there'll be pressure on Jeet Chandra to perform well.

Game 1 Result: Manush Shah 11-9 Jeet Chandra
(Tie Score: Puneri Paltan TT 6-4 Bengaluru Smashers)

Manush subdues Jeet's comeback and takes home the first game to put Puneri Paltan TT in a good position in terms of tie score!

Game 1: Manush Shah 8-7 Jeet Chandra

A comeback attempted by Jeet Chandra here after being down 8-3. Four points on the trot!

Game 1: Manush Shah 5-3 Jeet Chandra

A two-point lead for Manush Shah and the angles he's creating is proving to be tough to negotiate for Jeet.

Game 1: Manush Shah 3-2 Jeet Chandra

Pretty even to start off with. This is a contest between India's next generation of TT players.

Match 4 (Men's Singles): Manush Shah vs Jeet Chandra

Tie Score:

Puneri Paltan TT 5-4 Bengaluru Smashers

Omar Assar 1-2 Kirill Gerassimenko (11-8, 10-11, 10-11)
Hana Matelova 1-2 Manika Batra (9-11, 11-8, 6-11)
Manush/Hana 3-0 Kirill/Manika (11-9, 11-10, 11-4)

Game 3 Result: Manush/Hana 11-4 Kirill/Manika

Ten points in a row for Manush and Hana! They were down 1-4 and made a splendid comeback to win the match comfortably!

Game 3: Manush/Hana 9-4 Kirill/Manika

Hana and Manush are all set for a big, big win here for Pune!

Game 3: Manush/Hana 5-4 Kirill/Manika

Four points on the trot for Manush and Hana as they go into the timeout with a slender one-point lead.

Game 3: Manush/Hana 1-3 Kirill/Manika

Kirill and Manika with a decent lead now and they will be looking to build on it quickly!

Game 2 Result: Manush/Hana 11-10 Kirill/Manika
(Tie Score: Puneri Paltan 4-4 Bengaluru Smashers)

A devastating backhand smash from Manush Shah and he seals the deal for Pune! They take the match and level the tie-score as well!

Game 2: Manush/Hana 10-10 Kirill/Manika

Whew! We go down to another Golden Point in this tie! Wow!

Game 2: Manush/Hana 8-8 Kirill/Manika

All tied up now! Promises to be an interesting finish to this game!

Game 2: Manush/Hana 7-5 Kirill/Manika

Four points on the trot for Manush and Hana as they get into the lead with some terrific aggressive play!

Game 2: Manush/Hana 3-5 Kirill/Manika

A two point lead for Manika and Kirill going into the timeout. Can Bengaluru extend their lead or will Puneri Paltan level the tie-score?

Game 1 Result: Manush/Hana 11-9 Kirill/Manika
(Tie Score: Puneri Paltan 3-4 Bengaluru Smashers)

Manush and Hana dominate and take the first game! It has been quite a fantastic showing from the Puneri Paltan TT side and they will be looking to level the tie score now!

Game 1: Manush/Hana 7-7 Kirill/Manika

It's all tied up going into the final few points of this match! Who can take home the game!

Game 1: Manush/Hana 5-2 Kirill/Manika

Going into the timeout, it is the Puneri Paltan TT duo who are leading nicely. The left-right combination is causing some problems for Manika and Kirill/

Match 3 (Mixed Doubles): Manush Shah/Hana Matelova vs Kirill Gerassimenko/Manika Batra

Tie Score:

Puneri Paltan TT 2-4 Bengaluru Smashers

Omar Assar 1-2 Kirill Gerassimenko (11-8, 10-11, 10-11)
Hana Matelova 1-2 Manika Batra (9-11, 11-8, 6-11)

Game 3 Result: Hana Matelova 6-11 Manika Batra

Manika Batra takes home the match! This has been a sensational showing from her and she's ensured that the Smashers go into the mixed doubles with a good lead!

Game 3: Hana Matelova 3-8 Manika Batra

Manika extending her lead and is running away with the game!

Game 3: Hana Matelova 2-5 Manika Batra

Manika with an early lead but Hana Matelova will always stay hopeful of a big comeback like she did in the last game.

Game 2 Result: Hana Matelova 11-8 Manika Batra
(Tie Result: Puneri Paltan TT 2-3 Bengaluru Smashers)

Hana makes a stunning comeback as she takes multiple points on the trot to secure the game win.

Game 2: Hana Matelova 8-8 Manika Batra

Both are giving it their all but it will be Hana who has a bit of momentum on her side!

Game 2: Hana Matelova 5-5 Manika Batra

It is Hana this time who has made a good comeback and it is all tied up!

Game 2: Hana Matelova 2-5 Manika Batra

Manika with a good lead going into the timeout and Hana is just falling behind now!

Game 2: Hana Matelova 0-3 Manika Batra

Manika with the three point lead initially now as Hana finds it difficult to negotiate what Manika has to offer.