Can Jeet Chandra's Stunning Performance Propel Jaipur Patriots to Victory Over Ahmedabad SG Pipers?

Synopsis
In an electrifying match, Jeet Chandra led the Jaipur Patriots to a stunning victory over the Ahmedabad SG Pipers in the Ultimate Table Tennis. His remarkable win against World No. 34 Ricardo Walther was a highlight, securing Jaipur's position at the top of the table. Discover the thrilling details of this match and its implications for the league.
Key Takeaways
- Jeet Chandra led Jaipur Patriots to a decisive victory.
- The match score was 11-4 in favor of Jaipur.
- Jeet defeated Ricardo Walther, a notable upset.
- Sreeja Akula also contributed significantly to the win.
- Jaipur Patriots now sit at the top of the league standings.
Ahmedabad, June 7 (NationPress) Indian star Jeet Chandra showcased his skills as he led the Jaipur Patriots to a remarkable win against the Ahmedabad SG Pipers in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) on Saturday. Jeet achieved a surprising 2-1 victory over World No. 34 and World Championships silver medalist Ricardo Walther, propelling Jaipur to an impressive 11-4 win that catapulted them to the top of the standings.
The match began with Kanak Jha of Jaipur Patriots narrowly overcoming a spirited challenge from Divyansh Srivastava, clinching the first game on a Golden Point and securing the next two games 11-8, 11-6.
Britt Eerland then extended the lead with a decisive 3-0 victory against Giorgia Piccolin, sealing the third game with another Golden Point. However, Ahmedabad managed to recover with wins from Walther and Ayhika Mukherjee, who claimed the mixed doubles 2-1 against Jeet and Eerland.
Jeet faced Walther once again in singles and delivered an outstanding performance, edging the German on a Golden Point in the first game, dropping the second, but bouncing back to clinch the decider 11-9—marking one of his most significant victories in UTT.
With the tie already secured, Sreeja Akula triumphed over Ayhika Mukherjee in the final match, rallying from a game down to win 2-1 and cement Jaipur’s commanding 11-4 victory. Due to his exceptional performance, Jeet earned the titles of Indian Player of the Tie and Shot of the Tie. Meanwhile, Eerland’s flawless match against Piccolin earned her the title of Foreign Player of the Tie.
In the UTT Juniors, U Mumba TT and Kolkata ThunderBlades secured their spots in the finals with strong semifinal performances. Prateek Tulsani and Ananya Muralidharan led U Mumba to a 5-2 victory over Jaipur Patriots, executing a dominant doubles sweep to clinch the match. In another semifinal, Ritvik Gupta and Swara Karmakar from Kolkata achieved a convincing 5-3 win against Dempo Goa Challengers, winning both their singles matches and contributing crucial points in doubles.
Organized by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani, UTT continues to flourish as a premier professional league and can be viewed live on Star Sports Khel and Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streamed on JioHotstar.
Final scores:
Jaipur Patriots 11-4 Ahmedabad SG Pipers
Kanak Jha bt. Divyansh Srivastava 3-0 (11-10, 11-8, 11-6)
Britt Eerland bt. Giorgia Piccolin 3-0 (11-7, 11-5, 11-10)
Jeet Chandra/Britt Eerland lost to Ricardo Walther/Ayhika Mukherjee 1-2 (8-11, 11-9, 7-11)
Jeet Chandra bt. Ricardo Walther 2-1 (11-10, 9-11, 11-9)
Sreeja Akula bt. Ayhika Mukherjee 2-1 (8-11, 11-7, 11-6)