PBG Bengaluru Smashers Seek Playoff Boost Against Table Toppers Ahmedabad SG Pipers

PBG Bengaluru Smashers aim to strengthen their playoff chances facing the top-ranked Ahmedabad SG Pipers in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024. The doubleheader also features Athlead Goa Challengers against Chennai Lions. Expect thrilling matches with top players like Manika Batra and Bernadette Szocs in action.

PBG Bengaluru Smashers will look to consolidate their position in the race to the playoffs when they take on table toppers Ahmedabad SG Pipers in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday. The clash is set to feature thrilling matchups, including a potential face-off between world no. 25 Manika Batra and world no. 13 Bernadette Szocs.

The weekend's doubleheader action will continue later in the evening with defending champions Athlead Goa Challengers trying to secure a spot within the top four as they meet hosts Chennai Lions. PBG Bengaluru Smashers currently sit third in the standings with nine wins and 32 points from three ties, while Ahmedabad SG Pipers are charging ahead with 24 points from three ties. Athlead Goa Challengers are also eyeing a playoff berth with 21 points from three ties and a potential win against Chennai Lions could boost their position inside the top four.

The clash between PBG Bengaluru Smashers and Ahmedabad SG Pipers will also potentially feature dominant players like Alvaro Robles against France's Lilian Bardet, and an anticipated bout between Jeet Chandra and Manush Shah. Later, Chennai Lions will depend on the legendary Achanta Sharath Kamal to reignite their campaign in a match-up with Harmeet Desai. Meanwhile, Athlead Goa Challengers' Yangzi Liu aims to recover from her first UTT loss in a likely showdown against Sakura Mori.

(With inputs from agencies.)