IndianOil UTT Season 6: Power Couple Harmeet Desai, Krittwika Sinha Roy Lead Dempo Goa Challengers to 10–5 Win Over PBG Pune Jaguars

IndianOil UTT Season 6: Power Couple Harmeet Desai, Krittwika Sinha Roy Lead Dempo Goa Challengers to 10–5 Win Over PBG Pune Jaguars

All 23 action-packed ties will be broadcast on Star Sports Khel and Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streamed live on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar

Ahmedabad, June 6, 2025:

India’s table tennis power couple Harmeet Desai and Krittwika Sinha Roy starred for Dempo Goa Challengers, guiding the defending champions to a commanding 10–5 win over PBG Pune Jaguars in the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Friday.

The win — Goa’s second in three ties — propelled them to the top of the points table, edging past U Mumba TT in the early standings.

Organised under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani, IndianOil UTT continues to thrive as India’s leading professional table tennis league. All 23 ties are being held at EKA Arena in Ahmedabad over 16 days, with tickets exclusively available on BookMyShow. Live coverage is being provided on Star Sports Khel, Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streaming platforms JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.

Goa’s Title Defence Gains Momentum

Dempo got off to a perfect start as Harmeet Desai continued his strong form, extending his unbeaten singles streak to 3–0 with a hard-fought 2–1 win over Alvaro Robles. The contest featured two Golden Point finishes, with Harmeet holding his nerve when it mattered most.

Krittwika Sinha Roy, making her first appearance this season, followed it up with a composed 2–1 victory against South Korea’s Zion Lee, who came into the lineup in place of the injured Dina Meshref. The win underlined Krittwika’s consistency in pressure moments and marked a confident return to action.

Goa’s mixed doubles pairing of Harmeet and Zeng Jian showcased seamless coordination, sweeping aside Anirban Ghosh and Zion Lee 3–0. Their comeback from 5–9 down to win the final game 11–9 added a touch of brilliance to their display.

Pune’s Anirban Ghosh sparked hopes of a fightback with a gritty 2–1 win over Tiago Apolonia, showing resilience and attacking flair. But Zeng Jian shut the door on any comeback, defeating an in-form Reeth Rishya 2–1 in the final match to seal the win and end Reeth’s unbeaten run in the league.

Harmeet and Zeng were adjudged the Indian and Foreign Players of the Tie, respectively, while Anirban earned the Shot of the Tie for a thunderous forehand winner against Apolonia.

Dream UTT Juniors: U Mumba TT Finish League Stage on Top

In the Dream UTT Juniors, a grassroots initiative by IndianOil UTT and Dream Sports Foundation, U Mumba TT sealed a 6–3 win over Jaipur Patriots, topping the standings at the end of the league phase. Ananya Muralidharan led the charge, starring in both singles and doubles.

Earlier in the day, Divyanshi Bhowmick delivered a clutch performance to guide Stanley’s Chennai Lions to a narrow 5–4 win over Ahmedabad SG Pipers.

With the group stage complete, the semifinal matchups are now confirmed:

• U Mumba TT vs Jaipur Patriots
• Dempo Goa Challengers Juniors vs Kolkata ThunderBlades Juniors

Final Scores

Dempo Goa Challengers 10–5 PBG Pune Jaguars

• Harmeet Desai bt. Alvaro Robles 2–1 (11–10, 11–9, 10–11)
• Krittwika Sinha Roy bt. Zion Lee 2–1 (11–5, 7–11, 11–6)
• Harmeet Desai / Zeng Jian bt. Anirban Ghosh / Zion Lee 3–0 (11–9, 11–5, 11–9)
• Tiago Apolonia lost to Anirban Ghosh 1–2 (9–11, 11–8, 7–11)
• Zeng Jian bt. Reeth Rishya 2–1 (10–11, 11–7, 11–4)

About Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT)

Launched in 2017, Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is India’s flagship franchise-based table tennis league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). The league features eight teams and 48 elite players from India and around the world, including Olympic, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games medalists.

UTT also champions grassroots development through initiatives like the Table Tennis Super League, sponsorship of national ranking tournaments, and co-organisation of World Table Tennis (WTT) events in India. With each edition, UTT continues to elevate the sport’s profile both nationally and internationally.

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