Hyderabad Royals Set to Face Mumbai Smashers in IPBL Grand Finale

The Indian Pickleball League (IPBL) Grand Finale is set to feature a thrilling match between the Hyderabad Royals and Mumbai Smashers. After a series of intense knockout rounds, both teams have proven their mettle, with Hyderabad overcoming Chennai and Mumbai defeating Lucknow. The final showdown will take place at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, promising an exciting conclusion to the inaugural season. Fans are eager to see which team will emerge victorious and claim the championship title.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 6, 2025, 23:53 IST

IPBL Grand Finale: Hyderabad Royals vs. Mumbai Smashers

In a thrilling turn of events, the Hyderabad Royals secured a remarkable victory over the Chennai Super Warriors with a score of 4-2 in Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Smashers continued their impressive journey by defeating the Lucknow Leopards and then overcoming Chennai in Qualifier 2, both matches ending 4-2. This sets the stage for an exciting showdown between Hyderabad and Mumbai at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall on Sunday, as they compete for the championship title of the inaugural Indian Pickleball League (IPBL).

Mumbai Smashers Excel in Play-In Round

The Play-In round was marked by a three-way tie for fourth place, leading to a thrilling series of matches witnessed by Global Pickleball Federation President Javier Regalado and Bollywood star Nushrratt Bharuccha. The Mumbai Smashers narrowly defeated the Capital Warriors Gurgaon 25-24 in a nail-biting opener, followed by a solid 25-22 victory against the Bengaluru Blasters, securing their playoff position. In the placement match, Bengaluru triumphed over Gurgaon with a score of 25-21, finishing in fifth place.

Exciting Knockout Stages

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