With their win, Jaipur Patriots accrued a total of 41 points and climbed to the second spot in the table, three behind leaders Dempo Goa Challengers. Meanwhile, PBG Pune Jaguars were put out of the reckoning for the playoffs, with only one berth remaining ahead of tomorrow\u2019s final league stage match between U Mumba TT and Dabang Delhi TTC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jeet Chandra kicked things off in thrilling fashion for Jaipur Patriots, blocking out Anirban Ghosh\u2019s counter-punching style to secure a 2\u20111 win. Dutchwoman Britt Eerland followed with a similar flair, taking the first two games before Pune's Reeth Rishya took the third on Golden Point.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
These tight wins gave Jaipur a critical buffer heading into the mixed doubles, where Jeet and Eerland responded to an early setback and a 0\u20111 deficit to take games two and three 11\u20116, 11\u20117. Their victory mathematically confirmed Jaipur\u2019s spot in the semi-finals, marking their first-ever qualification into IndianOil UTT\u2019s final four.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
PBG Pune Jaguars\u2019 Alvaro Robles struck back with a composed 2\u20111 win over Yashansh Malik in the second men\u2019s singles, adding urgency to their playoff pursuit. However, Sreeja closed the tie in style and ended Pune\u2019s hopes of a semis berth; undefeated through all five league-stage matches, she dominated her clash with South Korea\u2019s Zion Lee 2\u20111, securing Jaipur\u2019s 9\u20116 victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For their starring role in Jaipur\u2019s victory, Jeet was named the Indian Player of the Tie and Eerland the Foreign Player of the Tie. Zion\u2019s round-the-net shot in her singles rubber versus Sreeja earned her the Shot of the Tie honour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Final scores:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jaipur Patriots 9-6 PBG Pune Jaguars<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jeet Chandra bt. Anirban Ghosh 2-1 (11-8, 11-9, 10-11)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Britt Eerland bt. Reeth Rishya 2-1 (11-9, 11-6, 10-11)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jeet Chandra\/Britt Eerland bt. Alvaro Robles\/Reeth Rishya 2-1 (9-11, 11-6, 11-7)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Yashansh Malik lost to Alvaro Robles 1-2 (4-11, 11-6, 3-11)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jeet Chandra\/Britt Eerland bt. Alvaro Robles\/Reeth Rishya 2-1 (9-11, 11-6, 11-7)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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