Thrilling Showdowns Await as Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 Heats Up

In the first match of Sunday's double-header, Puneri Paltan Table Tennis battles Jaipur Patriots, aiming to rise from the bottom of the table. Later, Dabang Delhi TTC faces PBG Bengaluru Smashers in a clash that could determine the top standings of Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 season.

Relegated to the bottom of the Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 standings, Puneri Paltan Table Tennis faces a crucial match against debutants Jaipur Patriots in Sunday's first double-header at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Indoor Stadium. Dabang Delhi TTC, aiming to maintain their top spot, will later challenge second-placed PBG Bengaluru Smashers in their final league match.

After suffering a 4-11 defeat to Dabang Delhi TTC last Friday, Puneri Paltan Table Tennis needs an outstanding performance to stay competitive, as does the Jaipur Patriots, currently second-last with 19 points each from three ties. Dabang Delhi TTC, the only team to reach knockouts in all UTT editions, looks to continue their winning streak against the Bengaluru Smashers, who are comfortable in second place with 32 points from three ties, while Delhi leads with 33 points from four ties.

The Puneri Paltan versus Jaipur Patriots match promises thrilling encounters, potentially featuring a face-off between teenager Ankur Bhattacharjee and South Korean Cho Seung-min. Crucial to Pune's success will be Ayhika Mukherjee. The subsequent tie between Dabang Delhi TTC and PBG Bengaluru Smashers will likely attract attention, especially with Thailand's Orawan Paranang set to face world number 25 Manika Batra, and an exciting prospective clash between Sathiyan G and Spanish paddler Alvaro Robles.

(With inputs from agencies.)