IndianOil UTT Season 6: Snehit Stuns Quadri Aruna as Ahmedabad SG Pipers Edge Kolkata ThunderBlades 8–7
All 23 ties to be broadcast on Star Sports Khel, Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streamed live on JioCinema.
Snehit Suravajjula produced one of the biggest upsets of IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6, stunning World No. 26 Quadri Aruna in straight games to guide Ahmedabad SG Pipers to a narrow 8–7 victory over Kolkata ThunderBlades at the EKA Arena on Tuesday.
Although Ahmedabad signed off their campaign with a win, the result wasn’t enough to keep them in playoff contention. Kolkata, on the other hand, remain in the hunt, with their fate hanging on the final two ties of the league stage. Tuesday’s outcome also confirmed playoff berths for Dempo Goa Challengers and Dabang Delhi TTC.
Photos : Ankur Salvi / Focus Sports / UTT
The high-stakes league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), continues to raise the profile of Indian table tennis, featuring 23 ties over 16 action-packed days—all hosted at Ahmedabad’s EKA Arena, with tickets available exclusively on BookMyShow.
Drama From the First Serve
The evening opened with drama as German veteran Ricardo Walther handed Ankur Bhattacharjee his first loss of the season. Despite Ankur’s early 7–1 lead, Walther rallied to take the opening game 11–10 and followed up with an 11–5 second-game win to clinch the tie. Ankur salvaged the final game, keeping Kolkata within touching distance.
In the women’s singles, Ayhika Mukherjee struck first against Puerto Rican Olympian Adriana Diaz, but Diaz stormed back to take the next two games, including a dominant 11–1 decider, leveling the team score.
Kolkata surged ahead with a gritty win in the mixed doubles. Ankur and Diaz edged out Walther and Ayhika 2–1 in a high-octane contest, taking crucial momentum into the latter half of the tie.
Snehit’s Moment of Magic
Still searching for his first win of the season, Snehit Suravajjula saved his best for last. Facing Quadri Aruna—one of the world’s most dynamic players—the Indian produced a fearless, flowing performance, winning 11–10, 11–9, 11–8 to complete a sensational 3–0 sweep. With clutch forehand winners and unshakable composure, Snehit’s win tilted the tie decisively in Ahmedabad’s favour.
The final match saw Yashini Sivashankar take on her Tamil Nadu teammate and former doubles partner Selena Selvakumar. Selena earned her first win of the season with a 2–1 victory in a nervy clash to close out the tie.
Standout Performers
- Indian Player of the Tie: Snehit Suravajjula
- Foreign Player of the Tie: Adriana Diaz
- Shot of the Tie: Ricardo Walther
Final Scorecard
Ahmedabad SG Pipers 8–7 Kolkata ThunderBlades
- Ricardo Walther bt. Ankur Bhattacharjee 2–1 (11–10, 11–5, 10–11)
- Ayhika Mukherjee lost to Adriana Diaz 1–2 (11–10, 8–11, 1–11)
- Walther/Ayhika lost to Ankur/Diaz 1–2 (10–11, 11–8, 7–11)
- Snehit Suravajjula bt. Quadri Aruna 3–0 (11–10, 11–9, 11–8)
- Yashini Sivashankar lost to Selena Selvakumar 1–2 (10–11, 11–4, 10–11)
About Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT)
Launched in 2017, Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is India’s premier professional table tennis league, developed in partnership with the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani. UTT showcases top international and domestic talent across eight franchise teams, offering fans a fast-paced, world-class sporting experience.
The league features Olympic, World Championship, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games medalists and has become a launchpad for India’s rising stars. Beyond the league, UTT continues to promote the sport at all levels through national ranking events, the Table Tennis Super League, and by co-hosting WTT events in India.
With each edition, UTT deepens its impact, expanding the reach of table tennis across the country and building a legacy that aims to inspire the next generation of paddlers.