U Mumba TT Aims for Semi-Final Spot Against Dabang Delhi in UTT Season 6
U Mumba TT's Crucial Match Against Dabang Delhi
In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, U Mumba TT is gearing up for a critical clash with Dabang Delhi TTC in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Thursday. This match is pivotal for U Mumba as they strive for a semi-final position, while Dabang Delhi seeks to make history by finishing the league stage without a loss.
Currently, U Mumba holds the fifth position on the leaderboard with 32 points. Their chances of advancing depend not only on securing a victory but also on the results of the match between Jaipur Patriots and PBG Pune Jaguars. The Mumbai team knows they must put up a strong fight to keep their playoff hopes alive.
U Mumba enters this match with confidence after a hard-fought victory against Chennai Lions, thanks to the impressive performances of Bernadette Szocs, Lilian Bardet, and Yashaswini Ghorpade. Szocs and Bardet have each claimed three wins out of four matches, while Yashaswini, who recently triumphed over China's Fan Siqi, has secured two wins from three outings.
The duo of Szocs and Akash Pal has been a standout in mixed doubles, achieving three consecutive victories. Although Akash has yet to win a singles match, his contributions in doubles have been invaluable. Bardet and Szocs are recognized as top forehand shot-makers in the league, while Yashaswini excels with her backhand.
On the other hand, Dabang Delhi has already secured their playoff spot, but a win in this match would solidify their legacy in UTT history. Their team has shown remarkable consistency, with Diya Chitale, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, Maria Xiao, and Izaac Quek each winning at least two matches.
The mixed doubles pairing of Sathiyan and Maria remains unbeaten with a perfect record of four wins. With both Izaac and Sathiyan ranking among the top five for backhand winners, Dabang Delhi aims to finish the league stage strongly and carry that momentum into the semi-finals.
Squads:
U Mumba TT: Bernadette Szocs (Romania), Lilian Bardet (France), Yashaswini Ghorpade, Swastika Ghosh, Akash Pal, Abhinandh PB
Dabang Delhi TTC: Diya Chitale, Maria Xiao (Spain), Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, Quek Izaac (Singapore), Suhana Saini, Sourav Saha.