UTT | Dabang Delhi makes it two wins in a row
Dabang Delhi secured a narrow 8-7 victory against HVR Kolkata Thunderblades in an Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 match. The win was clinched by Sutirtha Mukherjee, who overcame Ayhika Mukherjee in the final singles tie after a standout performance by teenager Ankur Bhattacharjee for Kolkata.
Why it matters
This match highlights the competitive nature of the Ultimate Table Tennis league and showcases emerging talent alongside established stars in the Indian sports landscape.
Dabang Delhi pulled off a remarkable 8-7 win over HVR Kolkata Thunderblades in an Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 clash at the Shyama Prasad Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
Dabang had to overcome a sensational show from 19-year-old Ankur Bhattacharjee to register its second successive victory. Fresh from beating UP Prometheans the other day, the Delhi outfit looked set for another comfortable win before Ankur produced the standout performance of the evening.
The teenager dismantled the vastly experienced G. Sathiyan in straight games in the fourth match, unleashing fearless attacking strokes from all parts of the table. In his exuberance after sealing the win, Ankur climbed onto the table in celebration, earning a yellow card from the umpire. Earlier, the teams had shared the honours in the opening two singles.
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