New Delhi, Dec 7 (PTI) Mumbai Smashers defeated Hyderabad Royals 5-1 to win the Indian Pickleball League here on Sunday.

Mumbai started stronger of the two in the title showdown, with the Quang Duong getting the better of Tejas Gulati 15-4 win.

Later, Duong returned with his men's doubles partner Ammol Ramchandani, edging the Hyderabad duo of Ben Newell and Divyanshu Kataria 15-10 in a gritty battle to put Mumbai 2-0 up.

In need of a miracle, Hyderabad turned to Megan Fudge who shifted gears and won 10 straight points for a 15-5 victory against Sindoor Mittal.

Mumbai, though, hit back in the women's doubles as Allison Harris and Pearl Amalsadiwala came back from 6-8 down to win 15-10.

Mumbai came out roaring in the Grand Rally, taking a 6-1 lead before Hyderabad clawed back at 5-8 to

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