UTT Season 7: U Mumba crush UP Prometheans 13-2 in record win; Ahmedabad beat Pune 10-5
Synopsis
U Mumba TT didn't just win on 18 July — they rewrote the UTT record books. A 13-2 demolition of UP Prometheans is the format's biggest-ever winning margin, backed by 11 consecutive game wins and a standout Anusha Kutumbale performance that blanked two-time MVP Yangzi Liu. Defending champions are now table-toppers and looking ominous.
Key Takeaways
U Mumba TT defeated UP Prometheans 13-2 on 18 July — the largest winning margin in UTT's five-match format history.
U Mumba set a new record of 11 consecutive game wins and moved to first place in the standings.
Anusha Kutumbale blanked two-time UTT MVP Yangzi Liu 3-0 for her first match win of the season.
Ahmedabad APL Pipers defeated PBG Pune Jaguars 10-5 to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Manika Batra sealed Ahmedabad's win with a straight-games victory over Prithika Pavade .
The UTT Juniors final between Dabang Delhi TTC and U Mumba TT is scheduled for Sunday, 19 July .
U Mumba TT, the defending champions of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7, produced a record-shattering performance to dismantle UP Prometheans 13-2 at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Taleigao, Panaji on Saturday, 18 July. The victory is the largest winning margin in the competition's five-match format and extended U Mumba's streak to a record 11 consecutive game wins, propelling them to the top of the standings.
How U Mumba Dismantled UP Prometheans
Lilian Bardet set the tone with a clinical straight-games victory over Ricardo Walther (11-6, 11-8, 11-6), before Anusha Kutumbale delivered arguably the performance of the season — blanking two-time UTT MVP Yangzi Liu 3-0 (11-7, 11-9, 11-3) for her first match win of the campaign. The mixed doubles pair of Manush Shah and Anna Hursey then extended the lead to an unassailable 9-0 with another dominant straight-games win.
Manush followed up by defeating longtime doubles partner and close friend Manav Thakkar 2-1 (11-7, 11-4, 10-11), pushing the consecutive game-win streak to 11 before Thakkar halted it on Golden Point in the third. Hursey sealed the record-breaking 13-2 scoreline with a 2-1 win over Sayali Wani (11-6, 7-11, 11-6).
Award Winners from the U Mumba Tie
Anusha Kutumbale claimed both the Match IQ and Indian Player of the Tie awards for her standout display. Lilian Bardet was named Foreign Player of the Tie, while Manush Shah took home the Bisleri Shot of the Tie honour.
Ahmedabad Pipers Edge Pune Jaguars 10-5
In the day's first tie, Ahmedabad APL Pipers defeated PBG Pune Jaguars 10-5 to keep their playoff hopes firmly alive. Adrien Rassenfosse handed Snehit Suravajjula his first singles defeat of the season, winning 2-1 (11-8, 11-6, 8-11). Sofia Polcanova then edged Diya Chitale in their first-ever meeting, winning the final two games on Golden Point.
Payas Jain and Polcanova rallied from a game down to clinch the mixed doubles, putting Ahmedabad firmly in command. Omar Assar kept Pune alive with a hard-fought win over Payas, but Manika Batra sealed the tie emphatically, defeating Prithika Pavade in straight games (11-8, 11-7, 11-8). Polcanova earned both the Match IQ Player and Foreign Player of the Tie awards, while Manika took the Indian Player of the Tie honour.
UTT Juniors Semifinals
Alongside the senior action, the UTT Juniors grassroots competition saw Dabang Delhi TTC defeat Dempo Goa Challengers 5-2 and U Mumba TT overcome UP Prometheans 5-1 in the semifinals. Both teams advance to the final, scheduled for Sunday, 19 July.
Full Scorecards
Ahmedabad APL Pipers 10-5 PBG Pune Jaguars: Adrien Rassenfosse bt. Snehit Suravajjula 2-1 (11-8, 11-6, 8-11); Sofia Polcanova bt. Diya Chitale 2-1 (4-11, 11-10, 11-10); Payas Jain/Sofia Polcanova bt. Anirban Ghosh/Prithika Pavade 2-1 (9-11, 11-6, 11-7); Payas Jain lost to Omar Assar 1-2 (6-11, 11-7, 9-11); Manika Batra bt. Prithika Pavade 3-0 (11-8, 11-7, 11-8).
U Mumba TT 13-2 UP Prometheans: Lilian Bardet bt. Ricardo Walther 3-0 (11-6, 11-8, 11-6); Anusha Kutumbale bt. Yangzi Liu 3-0 (11-7, 11-9, 11-3); Manush Shah/Anna Hursey bt. Ricardo Walther/Swastika Ghosh 3-0 (11-8, 11-4, 11-2); Manush Shah bt. Manav Thakkar 2-1 (11-7, 11-4, 10-11); Anna Hursey bt. Sayali Wani 2-1 (11-6, 7-11, 11-6).
With U Mumba now atop the table and Ahmedabad back in playoff contention, the race for the UTT Season 7 semifinals is set to intensify in the coming days.
Point of View
But the more telling number is 11 — consecutive game wins that suggest a team operating well above the rest of the field. Anusha Kutumbale blanking Yangzi Liu, a two-time MVP, is not a routine result; it signals a depth of Indian talent that UTT's format is increasingly designed to showcase. For Ahmedabad, the 10-5 win over Pune matters less for the scoreline and more for the psychological reset it provides heading into the playoff push. The real question is whether any other franchise can close the gap on U Mumba before the knockouts — right now, the evidence says no.
NationPress
19 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What record did U Mumba TT set in UTT Season 7 on 18 July?
U Mumba TT set two records simultaneously: a 13-2 win over UP Prometheans is the biggest winning margin in the UTT five-match format, and their streak of 11 consecutive game wins is also a new competition record.
How did Anusha Kutumbale perform in the U Mumba vs UP Prometheans tie?
Anusha Kutumbale defeated two-time UTT MVP Yangzi Liu 3-0 (11-7, 11-9, 11-3) for her first match win of the season. She was awarded both the Match IQ and Indian Player of the Tie honours for her performance.
How did Ahmedabad APL Pipers beat PBG Pune Jaguars in UTT Season 7?
Ahmedabad won 10-5, with Sofia Polcanova and Adrien Rassenfosse leading the charge. Manika Batra sealed the tie with a straight-games win over Prithika Pavade (11-8, 11-7, 11-8).
Where is UTT Season 7 being held?
UTT Season 7 matches are being held at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Taleigao, near Panaji, Goa. The tournament is staged under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).
What is the UTT Juniors competition and who reached the final?
UTT Juniors is a grassroots competition running alongside UTT Season 7. Dabang Delhi TTC and U Mumba TT won their respective semifinals on 18 July and will contest the final on Sunday, 19 July.
