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Mumbai Pickle Power Wins 3-1 : WPBL 2025: Mumbai Pickle Power Secures 3-1 Victory Against Pune United

WPBL 2025: Mumbai Pickle Power Secures 3-1 Victory Against Pune United
Mumbai Pickle Power celebrated a remarkable 3-1 victory against Pune United in the first match of the World Pickleball League (WPBL) at Brabourne Stadium. The match featured intense competition and standout performances from key players.

Synopsis

Mumbai Pickle Power kicked off their campaign in the World Pickleball League (WPBL) with a strong 3-1 win over Pune United at the Cricket Club of India. The match featured thrilling moments, highlighted by decisive performances from key players, setting the stage for their upcoming clash against Dilli Dilwale.

Key Takeaways

  • Mumbai Pickle Power won the match 3-1.
  • Brandon Lane and Glauka Carvajal Lane were pivotal in mixed doubles.
  • Opening performances by Mumbai established an early lead.
  • The match showcased thrilling comebacks and intense competition.
  • Mumbai will next compete against Dilli Dilwale.

Mumbai, January 24 (NationPress) Mumbai Pickle Power claimed a significant victory in the Maharashtra Derby with a convincing 3-1 win over Pune United during the opening match of the World Pickleball League (WPBL) at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Brabourne Stadium on Friday evening.

The much-anticipated match delivered excitement as it unfolded dramatically, requiring the experienced partnership of Mumbai’s Brandon Lane and Glauka Carvajal Lane to clinch the victory with a dominant 16-9 win in the crucial mixed doubles match against Talia Saunders and William Sobek. Mumbai Pickle Power started strong, winning the first two men’s singles and women’s doubles to establish a commanding 2-0 lead.

Nevertheless, the Pune men’s doubles team, consisting of Louis Laville and Vanshik Kapadia, managed to secure a 12-5 victory over Mumbai's Kim Eung Gwon and Mayur Patil. The tension escalated in the women’s singles match, where Mihae Kwon and Brooke Revuelta ended in a 15-15 draw. Pune had a chance to level the game in mixed doubles, but the Lane duo of Mumbai Pickle Power displayed exceptional skills, recovering from a rough start to decisively win 16-9.

Brandon’s aggressive play was complemented by Mumbai’s Katie Morris and Glauka Carvajal Lane, who increased the pressure on Pune’s Talia Saunders and Brooke Revuelta, winning 16-8. Laville and Kapadia interrupted Mumbai’s momentum with a skillful performance, executing cross-court shots that caught Kim and Mayur by surprise.

Mihae was initially excelling in her singles match, but Revuelta made a slight comeback, prompting Mumbai to temporarily substitute Morris for Mihae under the ‘Pickle Play’ rule. This change revitalized Mumbai’s performance, leading to a thrilling end with a 15-15 tie.

Several players from Mumbai Pickle Power rose to the occasion when needed, helping them to outmaneuver Pune United in critical moments. They are set to face Dilli Dilwale on January 25 at the same venue for their next league match this season.

Brief scores:

Mumbai Pickle Power defeated Pune United 3-1

Brandon Lane (MPP) triumphed over Mateusz Matysik (PU) 18-9; Glauka Carvajal Lane-Katie Morris (MPP) overcame Talia Saunders-Brooke Revuelta (PU) 16-8; Kim Eung Gwon-Mayur Patil (MPP) fell to Louis Laville-Vanshik Kapadia 12-5; Mihae Kwon (MPP) drew with Brooke Revuelta 15-15; Brandon Lane-Glauka Carvajal Lane (MPP) won against Talia Saunders-William Sobek 16-9.

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