The contest between Bengaluru Smashers and Ahmedabad Pipers has plenty of potential mouth-watering clashes on offer, with a possible face-off between two of the world\u2019s highest-ranked players in the competition \u2014 Manika Batra (world no. 25) and Bernadette Szocs (world no. 13).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The weekend\u2019s double header action will continue later in the evening with defending champions Athlead Goa Challengers trying to get inside the top four when they meet hosts Chennai Lions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Currently placed at the third spot in the table, Bengaluru Smashers have won nine matches so far and accumulated 32 points from their three ties. On the other hand, Ahmedabad Pipers are charging toward the play-offs with 24 points in their kitty from three ties. Meanwhile, Athlead Goa Challengers are also on course for a play-off berth with 21 points from three ties, and a win against Chennai Lions could propel them inside the top four.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bengaluru Smashers\u2019 clash with Ahmedabad Pipers will also potentially pit the dominant Alvaro Robles against France\u2019s Lilian Bardet, while Jeet Chandra's bout with Manush Shah will be one for the table tennis fans to look out for.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Later in the day, Chennai Lions will be banking on the experience of the legendary Achanta Sharath Kamal to get the side\u2019s campaign back on track in his potential match-up with Harmeet Desai. Meanwhile, Athlead Goa Challengers\u2019 Yangzi Liu will be looking to bounce back from her first loss of IndianOil UTT in a likely battle against Sakura Mori.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The tie between PBG Bengaluru Smashers and Ahmedabad SG Pipers will take place at 17:00. Meanwhile, Chennai Lions\u2019 clash with Athlead Goa Challengers will commence after 19:30.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Squads<\/p>\r\n\r\n
PBG Bengaluru Smashers vs Ahmedabad SG Pipers-<\/p>\r\n\r\n
PBG Bengaluru Smashers: Manika Batra, Alvaro Robles (Spain), Lily Zhang (USA), Jeet Chandra, Taneesha Kotecha, Amalraj Anthony<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ahmedabad SG Pipers: Manush Shah, Bernadette Szocs (Romania), Lilian Bardet (France), Reeth Tennison, Krittwika Sinha Roy, Jash Modi<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chennai Lions vs Athlead Goa Challengers-<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chennai Lions: Achanta Sharath Kamal, Sakura Mori (Japan), Jules Rolland (France), Poymantee Baisya, Mouma Das, Abhinandh PB<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chennai Lions vs Athlead Goa Challengers-<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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