New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI) Mumbai Smashers beat Capital Warriors Gurgaon 4-2 to notch their maiden win in the Indian Pickleball League and keep their knockout hopes alive, here on Friday.

In the other match, Hyderabad Royals fought back to hold Bengaluru Blasters to a 3–3 draw.

The results created an extraordinary deadlock, with three knockout hopefuls level on Tie Points, Match Points, and Head-to-Head, forcing a three-team play-in between Mumbai, Gurgaon, and Bengaluru for the final knockout spot.

The round-robin mini-tournament — Grand Rallies to 25 points — will be contested on Saturday. If no clear winner emerges, qualification will be decided by the difference between points won and lost across both the Grand Rallies.

Both Mumbai Smashers and Capital Warriors Gurgaon needed a win in

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