The PBG Bengaluru Smashers edged out the Ahmedabad SG Pipers 9-6 in a nail-biting match in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) 2024 season. Alvaro Robles emerged as the hero for the Smashers, securing a clean sweep against Manush Shah in the men’s singles. In the women’s singles, Manika Batra lost a close encounter to Bernadette Szocs, who also won the mixed doubles alongside Manush Shah. The Chennai Lions suffered a defeat against the Goa Challengers, putting their playoff chances in jeopardy.