Dabang Delhi TTC vs Bengaluru Smashers Highlights, UTT 2024: Delhi snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and topple Bengaluru over.

UTT Highlights 2024, Dabang Delhi TTC vs Bengaluru Smashers Highlights: Delhi come back after being down 1-7 to win the tie 8-7. Follow Sportskeeda for Dabang Delhi TTC vs Bengaluru Smashers Live Score or Ultimate Table Tennis Tournament Latest Updates.

That brings us to the end of our coverage for this Tie. It was the duo of Darpan Tikiya and Maanas Upadhyay taking you through the action. Scroll below to read the highlights.

You've heard it a countless number of times, haven't you? "It is not over until it is actually over". But it is contests like these that remind you why that cliche exists. In life and in sports, never stop believing. Dabang Delhi TTC were down 1-7. They came back to win it 8-7. The resurgence was kick started by the mixed double's pair, who delineated immaculate coordination and helped Delhi win a match after relative meek surrenders in the first two. Then, Sathiyan took that momentum into the single's encounter that followed. He clean swept Jeet Chandra. But the show stopper was Diya Chitale, who continued her dream run and toppled over the 'golden girl of Indian table tennis'. Bengaluru Smashers have qualified for the finals but they have finally been defeated. Delhi finish with 41 point on the table. It should be enough for a semifinal berth too. However, they would now watch the remaining fixtures with their fingers crossed.

Final Scores

Bengaluru Smashers 7 - 8 Dabang Delhi TTC
Alvaro Robles 3-0 Yashansh Malik [11-3, 11-10, 11-5]
Lily Zhang 3-0 Orawan Paranang [11-7, 11-7, 11-7]
Robles/Batra 1-2 Sathiyan/Paranang [8-11, 11-8, 7-11]
Jeet Chandra 0-3 Sathiyan G [10-11, 6-11, 5-11]
Manika Batra 0-3 Diya Chitale [6-11, 10-11, 8-11]

Match 5, Game 3: Manika Batra 8-11 Diya Chitale [Match Score: Batra 0-3 Chitale]

DABANG DELHI TTC HAVE SNATCHED VICTORY FROM THE JAWS OF DEFEAT! THEY WERE DOWN 7-1. THEY HAVE WON IT 7-8. EXCUSE THE CAPITALS BUT THE EXCITEMENT IS HARD TO CONTAIN!
Chitale is the player of the moment. She has clean swept Manika Batra. The Bengaluru Smashers juggernaut has finally been halted.

Match 5, Game 3: Manika Batra 8-9 Diya Chitale [Match Score: Batra 0-2 Chitale]

NAIL-BITING! Batra comes back delineating that skilful backhand. Then, Diya picks up a funky point by going, almost leaping to block it.

Match 5, Game 3: Manika Batra 5-7 Diya Chitale [Match Score: Batra 0-2 Chitale]

CHITALE MARCHES AHEAD! From the deep forehand corner, she smashed this cross court, almost parallel to the net. Batra could not fetch it. To be fair, most players would not have been able to.

Match 5, Game 3: Manika Batra 3-5 Diya Chitale [Match Score: Batra 0-2 Chitale]

RELENTLESS!! Chitale keeps on hammering the forehands. Batra twiddles, pushes it back, but Chitale continues to do the same. Eventually, Batra misses one. Time to switch sides now.

Match 5, Game 3: Manika Batra 3-3 Diya Chitale [Match Score: Batra 0-2 Chitale]

GEE! THAT WAS BRISK! An 80kmph smash from Batra, who moved to open her shoulder in the backhand corner and smashed this with the forehand. The tie deciding game is still well poised.

Match 5, Game 2: Manika Batra 10-11 Diya Chitale [Match Score: Batra 0-2 Chitale]

CHITALE BEATS BATRA! THE CROWD ROARS! They are right behind the underdog who continues to grow from strength to strength. She has now toppled over the golden girl. One more game to go. Can she effect a clean sweep? Also, the tie is at level at 7-7 now.

Match 5, Game 2: Manika Batra 10-10 Diya Chitale [Match Score: Batra 0-1 Chitale]

DRAGGED INTO A GOLDEN POINT! Batra was ahead by 10-7. But Chitale held her nerve, kept on attacking with vigorous forehands and she has now dragged this one into a tie-breaker.

Match 5, Game 2: Manika Batra 7-4 Diya Chitale [Match Score: Batra 0-1 Chitale]

BATRA THE BEAST! She switches gears, increases the pace of her shots, Suddenly, she is moving quicker. We are seeing less twiddling and more wrist work to direct the shots in different directions.

Match 5, Game 2: Manika Batra 4-4 Diya Chitale [Match Score: Batra 0-1 Chitale]

The plan is the same. Chitale continues to look to set up points by hitting towards the backhand and then sending one briskly to the forehand corner. Batra is not too far behind on the scoreboard but the body language tells a different story.

Match 5, Game 1: Manika Batra 6-11 Diya Chitale [Match Score: Batra 0-1 Chitale]

CHITALE, YOU CHAMPION! She has been cheeky with everything she has done. Even with her celebrations, which are quite sedate. As if this is routine stuff for young Chitale now. Batra has not been anywhere near her best. Delhi have the momentum.

Match 5, Game 1: Manika Batra 5-8 Diya Chitale

IN THE CORNER! The senior pro is under pressure. Chitale continues to pick up points on the forehand corner, which has historically been touted as Batra's weaker side.

Match 5, Game 1: Manika Batra 2-5 Diya Chitale

CHITALE IN THE LEAD! Thus far, Chitale has been effervescent, yelling out after picking every point. She has also moved quickly and picked up points on Batra's forehand. Batra has looked rather calm and is trying to play as much as she can of the backhand.

Match 5: Manika Batra vs Diya Chitale

Diya Chitale started the season off on a wrong note. In her first match, she was clean swept by Sutirtha Mukherjee with her family in attendance. However, she bounced back like a champion turning things around. Since then, she has won 3 matches, clean sweeping her opponents twice. This includes a 3-0 win over Ayhika Mukherjee as well. Now, when every game matters for her team, she goes up against Manika Batra - a name that does not need an introduction. Though, Batra too would be itching for a win. In last 3 matches she has played (including two double's encounters), she has ended up on the losing side. Who are you backing?

After Match 4:

Bengaluru Smashers 7 - 5 Dabang Delhi TTC

Alvaro Robles 3-0 Yashansh Malik [11-3, 11-10, 11-5]
Lily Zhang 3-0 Orawan Paranang [11-7, 11-7, 11-7]
Robles/Batra 1-2 Sathiyan/Paranang [8-11, 11-8, 7-11]
Jeet Chandra 0-3 Sathiyan G [10-11, 6-11, 5-11]

Match 4, Game 3: Jeet Chandra 5-11 Sathiyan G [Match Score: 0-3]

Sathiyan brings out his tomahawk serve and after a rally, Jeet's backhand goes out of bounds. Sathiyan takes a short walk, perhaps to break momentum. A loud CHOLEEE by Sathiyan as he extends his lead. And he completes a clean sweep over Jeet Chandra!!

Match 4, Game 3: Jeet Chandra 3-5 Sathiyan G [Match Score: 0-2]

Sathiyan with the lead again going into the timeout in the third game. He desperately needs to win this to keep Delhi's hopes alive of qualification.

Match 4, Game 2: Jeet Chandra 6-11 Sathiyan G [Match Score: 0-2]

It's been all Sathiyan point the timeout! He reaches to 10 points in a flash but Jeet threatens a comeback with 2 points. However, Sathiyan wraps it up with a backhand flick which Jeet cannot return.

Match 4, Game 2: Jeet Chandra 4-5 Sathiyan G [Match Score: 0-1]

Sathiyan with the lead going into the timeout this time. He's constantly complaining about the ball being wet but he's managing to adjust well. Jeet has given him a good fight this game and it's neck-and-neck.

Match 4, Game 1: Jeet Chandra 10-11 Sathiyan G [Match Score: 0-1]

Sathiyan is unhappy with his racquet, and a wet spot on the racquet is allowed to be wiped by the umpire. Remember, the players can't use the towels apart from the timeout. This is, coincidentally, also the first time Sathiyan is facing an Indian opponent. And we go down to a GOLDEN POINT! They've been coming thick and fast this weekend. SATHIYAN TAKES IT AND CELEBRATES! He keeps Dabang Delhi in his tie! Three points in a row after being 8-10 down and wins the first game!

Match 4, Game 1: Jeet Chandra 5-3 Sathiyan G

Jeet Chandra is fired-up right from the get-go and is celebrating every point fiercely. Sathiyan sees his opponent do it and starts with the same. Sathiyan with his usual quick style of play. Jeet with a topspin return to which Sathiyan's shot thuds into the net. A heated forehand exchange and goes to the corner and Sathiyan cannot reach to it.

Match 4: Jeet Chandra vs Sathiyan G

A battle between two aggressive paddlers awaits as Jeet Chandra locks horns with Sathiyan G! Sathiyan is a local at Chennai but Jeet Chandra has had a stellar season this time, almost a breakout one. He's only lost one match and won two big matches. Sathiyan, too, has lost only one match and has three wins to show for in this season. Plenty to look forward to as these two entertain us!

Tie Scores:-

After Match 3:-
Bengaluru Smashers 7 - 2 Dabang Delhi TTC
Alvaro Robles 3-0 Yashansh Malik [11-3, 11-10, 11-5]
Lily Zhang 3-0 Orawan Paranang [11-7, 11-7, 11-7]
Robles/Batra 1-2 Sathiyan/Paranang [8-11, 11-8, 7-11]

Match 3, Game 3: Sathiyan/Paranang 11-7 Batra/Robles [Match Score: Sathiyan/Paranang 2-1 Batra/Robles]

DELHI DUO DAZZLES! Once again, they portray great coordination. In the end, it is a side spinning return from Sathiyan that turns into Robles' body and curtails him for room. The Spanish paddler tries to adjust but only ends up sending it out of the table.

Match 3, Game 3: Sathiyan/Paranang 7-7 Batra/Robles [Match Score: Sathiyan/Paranang 1-1 Batra/Robles]

PULSATING BATTLE! There is vigorous energy in the arena. Everybody seems to be on the edge of their seats as this match continues to go back and forth. We have had long rallies, some unforced errors and lot of finesse on display overall.

Match 3, Game 3: Sathiyan/Paranang 3-4 Batra/Robles [Match Score: Sathiyan/Paranang 1-1 Batra/Robles]

A TIGHT CONTEST! This is oscillating from one corner to the other like a pendulum. We are going back and forth with the points. Remember, this is a deciding game for this match.

Match 3, Game 2: Sathiyan/Paranang 8-11 Batra/Robles [Match Score: Sathiyan/Paranang 1-1 Batra/Robles]

SMASHING COMEBACK FROM THE SMASHERS! Sathiyan's errors and some newfound energy from the Bengaluru duo has seen them come from behind to take this game. Robles has been standing deep, while Batra is consistently a lot closer to the table. That seems to be working for them.

Match 3, Game 2: Sathiyan/Paranang 5-4 Batra/Robles [Match Score: Sathiyan/Paranang 1-0 Batra/Robles]

JINXED? Three back to back unforced errors from Sathiyan. He is not able to control the spin and in trying to smother it has sent it beyond the baseline in consecutive shots.

Match 3, Game 2: Sathiyan/Paranang 5-1 Batra/Robles [Match Score: Sathiyan/Paranang 1-0 Batra/Robles]

AND THEY CONTINUE THE GOOD WORK! It is a joy to watch the two Delhi paddlers move from left to right with such nimbleness. The smiles are back on.

Match 3, Game 1: Sathiyan/Paranang 11-8 Batra/Robles [Match Score: Sathiyan/Paranang 1-0 Batra/Robles]

FINALLY, DELHI GET OFF THE MARK! The stark difference has been the co-ordination between the two paddlers. Remember, in double's both players need to alternate shots. Sathiyan and Paranang have moved out of way to give each other ample space at all times.

Match 3, Game 1: Sathiyan/Paranang 6-4 Batra/Robles [Match Score: Sathiyan/Paranang 0-0 Batra/Robles]

WOW! A snapping backhand from Robles send this deep into Sathiyan's forehand corner. But he moved swiftly to fetch this. Robles did not expect that to come back as quickly and could not get out of Batra's way.

Match 3, Game 1: Sathiyan/Paranang 4-3 Batra/Robles [Match Score: Sathiyan/Paranang 0-0 Batra/Robles]

RAPID START! The Smashers picked up 3 really quick points of ultra-short rallies. But the Delhi duo have comeback well. They shortened the length of their returns to make their opponents hit the net on a couple of occasions before Sathiyan deployed a killing forehand slap.

Match 3: Sathiyan Gnanasekaran/Orawan Paranang vs Manika Batra/Alvaro Robles

Bengaluru Smashers are up and running away with this tie. Though, through the season, the mixed doubles match has been their Achilles Heel. They are once again going with the pair of Robles and Batra - both very good single's player but seemed to lack co-ordination in the last fixture. Paranang and Sathiyan meanwhile have played together for a while now and have seemed to be in-sync with each other over the last couple of ties.

Tie Score:-

Bengaluru Smashers 6 - 0 Dabang Delhi TTC

Alvaro Robles 3-0 Yashansh Malik [11-3, 11-10, 11-5]
Lily Zhang 3-0 Orawan Paranang [11-7, 11-7, 11-7]

Match 2, Game 3: Orawan Paranang 7-11 Lily Zhang [Match Score: Paranang 0-3 Zhang]

YET ANOTHER CLEAN SWEEP! Lily Zhang has now won 17 games in a row in this season. Bengaluru Smashers have been immaculate today. 6-0 the scoreline. Dabang Delhi need something magical to turn things around.

Match 2, Game 3: Orawan Paranang 6-8 Lily Zhang [Match Score: Paranang 0-2 Zhang]

TOO GOOD FROM ZHANG! She outstretches her arm to fetch this one from the deep forehand corner, sending it long, near the baseline with heavy top spin on it. Paranang cannot block it.

Match 2, Game 3: Orawan Paranang 4-5 Lily Zhang [Match Score: Paranang 0-2 Zhang]

GRIM FACES! The Delhi dugout looks shabby. Paranang who usually plays with a smile on her face is looking dumbfounded. She seems to be punching above her weight, but Zhang is like a machine. She is relentless, nimble on her feet and that wrist of hers is golden.

Match 2, Game 2: Orawan Paranang 7-11 Lily Zhang [Match Score: Paranang 0-2 Zhang]

UNDEFEATED RUN CONTINUES! No matter how good Paranang has been today, Zhang has just been a notch above the rest this entire season. Yet another game to her name. She hasn't lost one since she went down to Poymantee Baisya in her first match of the season.

Match 2, Game 2: Orawan Paranang 7-9 Lily Zhang [Match Score: Paranang 0-1 Zhang]

PARANANG'S BACKHAND! She gives Zhang a taste of her own medicine. She has worked the angles well to pick up a couple of points with that snapping backhand. BUT OH! She hits one on to the net off the backhand as I type this. Sorry for the jinx.

Match 2, Game 2: Orawan Paranang 2-5 Lily Zhang [Match Score: Paranang 0-1 Zhang]

FINESSE!! Backhand snap to change direction of the ball, so powerful that the opponent can barely move. Then a snake from under the table. Then, the killing forehand smash. Lily Zhang has got it all.

Match 2, Game 1: Orawan Paranang 7-11 Lily Zhang [Match Score: Paranang 0-1 Zhang]

ZHANG WINS THE OPENING GAME! Paranang was resolute with her defence and unkind with her forehand slap. Yet, all that is not good enough to stop Zhang. She wins yet another game in this season. Bengaluru Smashers now have 45 points and a confirmed semifinal spot to their name.

Match 2, Game 1: Orawan Paranang 4-6 Lily Zhang

PARNANG FIGHTS BACK! She delineates solid defence and matches Zhang's pace. OH! Just as I type this, a long rally unfolds which sees the southpaw falter at the end and Zhang is back in the lead.

Match 2, Game 1: Orawan Paranang 0-3 Lily Zhang

TYPICAL ZHANG! She has hit the ground running. She stands with a wide stance that enables her to fetch the ball from the extreme corners with ease. She flicks the wrist quicker than it takes an average person to blink and changes direction to pick up points.

Match 2: Orawan Paranang vs Lily Zhang

A drool-worthy contest coming up next. The 6-time US Champion and 4-time Olympian Lily Zhang would be up against Thai paddler Orawan Paranang. Zhang has only lost one game in the entire season. Meanwhile, Sergeant Paranang has been top-notch since she lost her first match of the season to Sakura Mori. She has won all her matches since and has played each game with a wide grin on her face.

Tie Score:

Bengaluru Smashers 3 - 0 Dabang Delhi TTC

Alvaro Robles 3-0 Yashansh Malik [11-3, 11-10, 11-5]

Match 1, Game 3: Alvaro Robles 11-5 Yashansh Malik [Match Score: 3-0]

Alvaro runs away with it! From being 1-3 down to taking 8 points in a row puts him at 9-3, a point of no return nearly for his opponent. Not much fight from Malik and Alvaro wins it with an under-the-table shot which flummoxes young Yashansh.

Match 1, Game 3: Alvaro Robles 5-3 Yashansh Malik [Match Score: 2-0]

A good start for Yashansh first up but Robles wins back-to-back points to go into the timeout with a lead. Nonetheless, credit to the youngster for giving a good fight to the 2-time Olympian.