The Mumbai Smashers capped a fairytale campaign by becoming the inaugural champions of the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL), beating the Hyderabad Royals 5-1 in a dominant final on Sunday, December 7. The match at Delhi’s KD Jadhav Indoor Hall marked a historic moment for the fast-growing sport in India.

Who Were the Star Players for Mumbai?

The triumph was powered by a core quartet: Quang Duong, Pearl Amalsadiwala, Ammol Ramchandani, and Allison Harris. Vietnamese player Quang Duong was named the male Player of the Match, setting the tone by demolishing Tejas Gulati 15-4 in the men’s singles. Indian youngster Pearl Amalsadiwala, the female Player of the Match, teamed brilliantly with American Allison Harris in a crucial women’s doubles win.

How Did the Final Matches Unfold?

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