Ultimate Table Tennis 2023 LIVE Score, Match 15: U Mumba TT vs Puneri Paltan TT

Right then, that's all we have for you from this match! Join us back tomorrow as table-toppers Dabang Delhi TTC take on fourth placed Goa Challengers, while Pune will face off against Chennai on Saturday. Until tomorrow then, this is me, Maanas Upadhyay, bidding you adieu! Good night!

Puneri Paltan have done it! They've sealed the Maharashtrian derby in style to seal themselves a playoffs spot, on the back of some incredible table tennis! They've won all five games and they will carry plenty of confidence going into the semi-finals!

Tie Result:

U Mumba TT 5-10 Puneri Paltan TT

Quadri Aruna 1-2 Manush Shah (7-11, 11-8, 8-11)
Lily Zhang 1-2 Hana Matelova (11-7, 10-11, 8-11)
Manav/Lily 1-2 Manush/Hana (8-11, 11-4, 5-11)
Manav Thakkar 1-2 Omar Assar (11-8, 8-11, 5-11)
Diya Chitale 1-2 Archana Kamath (11-8, 10-11, 5-11)

Game 3 Result: Diya Chitale 5-11 Archana Kamath

Archana seals off quite a straightforward win to take some much-needed confidence going into the playoffs.

Game 3: Diya Chitale 2-5 Archana Kamath

Archana with a good lead going into the Timeout once again. Who can win this game?

Game 2 Result: Diya Chitale 10-11 Archana Kamath
(Tie Score: U Mumba TT 5-9 Puneri Paltan TT)

Archana's return hits the top of the net and Diya's backhand smash ends up going well out of bounds. Archana Kamath takes home the game and levels the match score.

Game 2: Diya Chitale 10-10 Archana Kamath

Whew! We are going to the Golden Point!

Game 2: Diya Chitale 5-9 Archana Kamath

Diya is threatening a comeback but it is Archana Kamath who is running away with the game.

Game 2: Diya Chitale 2-5 Archana Kamath

Archana with a good lead once again going into the timeout. Can Diya Chitale pull off a comeback once again?

Game 1 Result: Diya Chitale 11-8 Archana Kamath
(Tie Score: U Mumba TT 5-8 Puneri Paltan TT)

Diya has done it! After trailing 3-7 at one point, she's made a fantastic comeback to seal the deal! Might not matter in the grand scheme of things but she will still be wanting to finish her individual season on a high.

Game 1: Diya Chitale 8-8 Archana Kamath

Four points on the trot for Diya Chitale and she's made a fantastic comeback in the contest.

Game 1: Diya Chitale 3-5 Archana Kamath

Archana in the lead going into the first half. Both young Indian players battling it out in the middle. Who can win it?

Match 5 (Women's Singles): Diya Chitale vs Archana Kamath

Tie Result:

U Mumba TT 4-8 Puneri Paltan TT

Quadri Aruna 1-2 Manush Shah (7-11, 11-8, 8-11)
Lily Zhang 1-2 Hana Matelova (11-7, 10-11, 8-11)
Manav/Lily 1-2 Manush/Hana (8-11, 11-4, 5-11)
Manav Thakkar 1-2 Omar Assar (11-8, 8-11, 5-11)

Game 3 Result: Manav Thakkar 5-11 Omar Assar

The Pharaoh has done it and Puneri Paltan TT are through to the playoffs! They have been simply sensational and they have not allowed it to go down to the last team. The coaches and the players run to the middle to celebrate!

Game 3: Manav Thakkar 1-5 Omar Assar

Omar is cruising towards a match win, one which will take his team into the playoffs. Can he seal the deal or are we in for another Manav Thakkar comeback?

Game 2 Result: Manav Thakkar 8-11 Omar Assar
(Tie Score: U Mumba TT 4-7 Puneri Paltan TT)

Oh well, Manav Thakkar fails to script a miraculous comeback on this occasion. Puneri Paltan just one game away from winning the tie. U Mumba TT need to win all four remaining games to qualify.

Game 2: Manav Thakkar 7-9 Omar Assar

A couple of points lead for Omar Assar! Can he put Puneri Paltan in a match-winning position here?

Game 2: Manav Thakkar 4-6 Omar Assar

A decent recovery by Manav but Omar continues to be in the lead.

Game 2: Manav Thakkar 1-5 Omar Assar

Omar is getting into the groove now and is slowly playing Manav out of the game. Lots of support for Manav but Omar has a commanding lead.

Game 1 Result: Manav Thakkar 11-8 Omar Assar
(Tie Score: U Mumba TT 4-6 Puneri Paltan TT)

Manav used the backspin to good effect but Omar pulled one back with a stupendous forehand shot. However, Manav stood calm and picked the remaining two points to seal the deal. A big boost for U Mumba from here.

Game 1: Manav Thakkar 7-7 Omar Assar

Omar has really bounced back well to challenge Manav. The forehand from the Egyptian has been completely brilliant to stun the Indian paddler.

Game 1: Manav Thakkar 5-3 Omar Assar

Manav Thakkar is bossing this game. He is hungry to win this after losing the mixed doubles tie. If he can continue like this then U Mumba can certainly hope for a big comeback.

Match 4 (Men's Singles): Manav Thakkar vs Omar Assar

Tie Result:

U Mumba TT 3-6 Puneri Paltan TT

Quadri Aruna 1-2 Manush Shah (7-11, 11-8, 8-11)
Lily Zhang 1-2 Hana Matelova (11-7, 10-11, 8-11)
Manav/Lily 1-2 Manush/Hana (8-11, 11-4, 5-11)

Game 3: Manav/Lily 5-11 Manush/Hana
(Tie Score: U Mumba TT 3-6 Puneri Paltan TT)

Manush and Hana have come back in style with Manav Thakkar's shot going outside the table and there is jubilance seen in the Puneri Paltan camp as they extend the tie lead at 6-3. Can U Mumba comeback? A lot of pressure on Manav Thakkar and Diya Chitale to turn things around for U Mumba from here.

Game 3: Manav/Lily 4-8 Manush/Hana

Manush and Hana look unstoppable as they enforce errors on U Mumba TT.

Game 3: Manav/Lily 2-5 Manush/Hana

Manush and Hana are dominating this game and it seems Manav and Lily will have to recuperate quickly going into the time out to bridge the gap.

Game 2 Result: Manav/Lily 11-4 Manush/Hana
(Tie Score: U Mumba TT 3-5 Puneri Paltan TT)

Manav and Lily takes this game to level the scores and here they enter the decider. A much-needed win for U Mumba to claw their way back in the tie.

Game 2: Manav/Lily 8-4 Manush/Hana

U Mumba extends their lead and Puneri Paltan looks feeble in this game particularly. Manav Thakkar making the best use of his game awareness.

Game 2: Manav/Lily 4-2 Manush/Hana

U Mumba takes a three-point lead to start the proceedings. They look hungry to make a comeback in this game.

Game 1 Result: Manav/Lily 8-11 Manush/Hana
(Tie Score: U Mumba TT 2-5 Puneri Paltan TT)

Pune are bossing proceedings here! It is the duo of Manush Shah and Hana Matelova who have done the job for their side this time. Manav and Lily failing to hold onto short leads and the Pune duo take home the first game.

Game 1: Manav/Lily 8-7 Manush/Hana

A slender one point lead for Manav and Lily. However, Manush and Hana are doing an exemplary job in the middle.

Game 1: Manav/Lily 4-4 Manush/Hana

Both sides battling it out nicely in the middle. They are trading blows here and for now, it is all tied up.

Match 3 (Mixed Doubles): Manav/Lily vs Manush/Hana

Both matches have gone in the opposite direction of what U Mumba would've wanted. Two upsets and Puneri Paltan TT are the clear favourites now to win this tie!

Tie Result:

U Mumba TT 2-4 Puneri Paltan TT

Quadri Aruna 1-2 Manush Shah (7-11, 11-8, 8-11)
Lily Zhang 1-2 Hana Matelova (11-7, 10-11, 8-11)

Game 3 Result: Lily Zhang 8-11 Hana Matelova

Hana Matelova lost the first game but has made an amazing turnaround to win the second and the third game to hand Puneri Paltan TT a solid cushion going into the mixed doubles.

Game 3: Lily Zhang 6-9 Hana Matelova

Hana has played some fantastic forehand shots and is racing away towards a win.

Game 3: Lily Zhang 6-6 Hana Matelova

She's made a terrific comeback, has Lily. She'll be looking to keep the momentum in her favour.

Game 3: Lily Zhang 2-5 Hana Matelova

Hana with a big lead going in the timeout. Lily's confidence has dropped a touch after losing the second game in a crunch situation.

Game 2 Result: Lily Zhang 10-11 Hana Matelova
(Tie Score: U Mumba TT 2-3 Puneri Paltan TT)

Hana has pulled off a comeback for the ages! She was down 10-8 and she saves two match points to take home the game in the end. Lily will be regretting the missed opportunity to put U Mumba TT in the lead. Can she at least level the score in the last game?

Game 2: Lily Zhang 10-10 Hana Matelova

We go down to a Golden Point! Oh wow! Who can win this very crucial point?

Game 2: Lily Zhang 9-8 Hana Matelova

Hana with a few quick points now and she's trailing by just one point!

Game 2: Lily Zhang 9-5 Hana Matelova

Five points on the trot for Lily Zhang and she's made a fantastic comeback here!

Game 2: Lily Zhang 4-5 Hana Matelova

Going into the Timeout, it is Hana Matelova who has a slender lead. Can she build up on it?

Game 1 Result: Lily Zhang 11-7 Hana Matelova
(Tie Score: U Mumba TT 2-2 Puneri Paltan TT)

Lily has taken home the first game quite comfortably! She has come out with some great confidence and has ensured that Hana has not gotten into her rhythm.

Game 1: Lily Zhang 8-3 Hana Matelova

Lily with a sizeable lead and will be looking to level the tie score with a few points here.

Game 1: Lily Zhang 5-1 Hana Matelova

A confident start for Lily Zhang and she's come out all guns blazing. Hana's returns are largely going out of bounds.