Anthony amlaraj

Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium: PBG Bengaluru Smashers took a significant step toward playoff qualification with a resounding 11-4 victory over Jaipur Patriots in the Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Thursday.

Spearheaded by Manika Batra and Alvaro Robles, the team from Bengaluru prolonged their unbeaten streak and registered their third straight win, increasing their points tally to 32. Batra herself added to the flourish by defeating Suthasini Sawettabut in the tie’s final match 3-0 - winning two Golden Points along the way - putting on a show for those watching.

The tie’s first match between Robles and Cho Seung-min produced rousing rallies and sensational comebacks, especially from the former, who became the first paddler to beat the South Korean in UTT 2024.