IndianOil UTT Season 6: Harmeet Desai’s Dempo Goa Challengers Face Kolkata ThunderBlades; Unbeaten Dabang Delhi TTC Clash with PBG Pune Jaguars
Live broadcast on Star Sports Khel, Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streaming on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar; ties to be held at the EKA Arena, Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad, June 7, 2025:
Defending champions Dempo Goa Challengers, led by Harmeet Desai, will look to reclaim the top spot in IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 when they take on Kolkata ThunderBlades at 5:00 PM on Sunday. Later in the evening, table-toppers Dabang Delhi TTC face a stern test against third-placed PBG Pune Jaguars, hoping to extend their unbeaten run in the league. Both ties will be telecast live on Star Sports Khel, Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streamed on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.
Promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani, and held under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), IndianOil UTT continues to set new standards in professional table tennis. The league’s sixth edition features 23 ties across 16 action-packed days, all staged at Ahmedabad’s EKA Arena. Tickets are exclusively available via BookMyShow.
Goa Aiming for the Summit, Kolkata Seeking Consistency
Second-placed Dempo Goa Challengers head into their tie in strong form. Harmeet Desai and Zeng Jian remain unbeaten in singles and are beginning to click as a formidable doubles pairing. Krittwika Sinha Roy has also been clinical in her appearances so far, giving Goa a reliable third pillar. With the team operating in sync, the defending champions look primed for another title run.
Kolkata, however, remains a dangerous outfit despite back-to-back losses. Ankur Bhattacharjee has continued his impressive trajectory from last season, winning all three of his singles matches. International stalwarts Aruna Quadri and Adriana Diaz have each contributed two wins, but the ThunderBlades will be hoping for a breakthrough from their supporting cast to halt their recent slide.
Delhi Look to Extend Lead, Pune Eye a Statement Win
Dabang Delhi TTC, unbeaten so far, face their toughest challenge yet in PBG Pune Jaguars, who currently sit third. Delhi’s success has come through a well-rounded unit: the pairing of Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Maria Xiao has been flawless, Diya Chitale has shown nerves of steel under pressure, and young gun Quek Izaac has looked world-class—even in defeat during a Golden Point thriller against Ankur.
Pune, meanwhile, are quietly building momentum. Anirban Ghosh and Reeth Rishya have been consistent performers, with Reeth having won seven of her nine games this season. Zion Lee, who replaced the injured Dina Meshref, will be aiming to find her footing after a subdued debut. Alvaro Robles will also be eager to convert close contests into points and lead his side to a marquee win.
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Confirmed Squads
Tie 1: Dempo Goa Challengers vs Kolkata ThunderBlades
- Dempo Goa Challengers:
Zeng Jian (Singapore), Harmeet Desai, Tiago Apolonia (Portugal), Ronit Bhanja, Krittwika Sinha Roy, Sayali Wani - Kolkata ThunderBlades:
Adriana Diaz (Puerto Rico), Aruna Quadri (Nigeria), Ankur Bhattacharjee, Selena Selvakumar, Ananya Chande, Deepit Patil
Tie 2: Dabang Delhi TTC vs PBG Pune Jaguars
- Dabang Delhi TTC:
Diya Chitale, Maria Xiao (Spain), Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, Quek Izaac (Singapore), Suhana Saini, Sourav Saha - PBG Pune Jaguars:
Alvaro Robles (Spain), Zion Lee (South Korea), Taneesha Kotecha, Anirban Ghosh, Reeth Rishya, Mudit Dani
About Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT)
Launched in 2017, Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is India’s premier franchise-based table tennis league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). UTT features eight teams and 48 elite players from around the globe, including Olympic and World Championship medallists.
Beyond the league, UTT contributes significantly to the sport’s ecosystem in India by sponsoring national ranking events, organising the Table Tennis Super League, and partnering in WTT events hosted in the country. With every season, UTT continues to elevate the standard of professional table tennis in India and inspire the next generation of athletes.
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