Kolkata’s HVR Kolkata ThunderBlades secured a significant 10-5 win over UP Prometheans, boosting their playoff aspirations in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7. The duo of Ankur Bhattacharjee and Ayhika Mukherjee shone for Kolkata, while Dempo Goa Challengers maintained their unbeaten streak in the league.
Ankur and Ayhika’s unbeaten mixed doubles performance set the stage for Kolkata’s victory, with Ankur defeating Manav Thakkar in straight games. Goa, on the other hand, overcame PBG Pune Jaguars 8-7, with teenager Syndrela Das clinching the crucial deciding match.
Kolkata dominated the match from the start, with Ankur and Ayhika continuing their winning streak in mixed doubles. Despite UP’s efforts, Ayhika secured a straight-games victory, ensuring Kolkata’s triumph. In another match, Goa’s Szocs and Syndrela played pivotal roles in maintaining their unbeaten record.
In the Dream UTT Juniors final, U Mumba TT emerged as champions by defeating Dabang Delhi TTC 5-2, with Somdev Sengupta and Ahona Ray contributing significantly to their victory.
