19 June,2023 02:28 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
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The schedule for the popular franchise-based Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 4 was announced on Monday.
Defending champions Chennai Lions will take on Puneri Paltan in the opener at Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune on July 13.
The other four franchises who will fight for the coveted tournament title are Bengaluru Smashers, Dabang Delhi TTC, Goa Challengers and U Mumba TT.
A total of 18 matches, including the semifinals and final, will be played among the six franchisees. The title clash is scheduled for July 30.
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Bengaluru Smashers and U Mumba TT will begin their campaign in the second tie of the season on July 14 whereas Dabang Delhi TTC and Goa Challengers will play their opener on July 15.
UTT Season 4 will have the presence of global stars, including ace African paddler Quadri Aruna (WR16) and USA's Lily Zhang (WR24) while Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran headline the Indian field.
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UTT Full Schedule
13th July - Puneri Paltan vs Chennai Lions
14th July - U Mumba TT vs Bengaluru Smashers
15th July - Dabang Delhi TTC vs Goa Challengers
16th July - Chennai Lions vs U Mumba TT
17th July - Puneri Paltan vs Goa Challengers
18th July - Bengaluru Smashers vs Dabang Delhi TTC
19th July - Goa Challengers vs U Mumba TT
20th July - Chennai Lions vs Bengaluru Smashers
21st July - Dabang Delhi TTC vs Puneri Paltan
22nd July - Goa Challengers vs Chennai Lions
23rd July - Puneri Paltan vs Bengaluru Smashers
24th July - Dabang Delhi TTC vs U Mumba TT
25th July - Bengaluru Smashers vs Goa Challengers
26th July - Chennai Lions vs Dabang Delhi TTC
27th July - U Mumbai TT vs Puneri Paltan
28th July - Semi-Final 1 (1st vs 4th)
29th July - Semi-Final 2 (2nd vs 3rd)
30th July - Final (SF1 winner vs SF2 winner)
Ultimate Table Tennis matches will start at 7:30 PM and will be telecast live on Sports18 and JioCinema.
(With Agency inputs)