India Edge Ukraine in Nerve-Shredding 3-2 Thriller at World Team TT Finals

India’s women’s table tennis team delivered a performance built on nerve, resilience, and timely brilliance, edging past Ukraine 3-2 in a gripping group-stage clash at the ITTF World Team Championships Finals on Wednesday. The win kept qualification hopes alive and strengthened India’s push to top Group 6 .

The contest unfolded like a true thriller , with momentum swinging until the very end.

It was Manika Batra who gave India the perfect start. Despite early pressure, she showed composure and control to fight back and secure the opening match, handing India a 1-0 lead .

Ukraine responded strongly as Margaryta Pesotska edged past Yashaswini Ghorpade in a five-game battle , leveling the tie at 1-1 .

India regained momentum through Diya Chitale, who delivered a dominant straight-game victory , putting the team ahead 2-1 with a display of sharp placement and attacking rhythm .

But the contest was far from over. Pesotska once again stepped up, defeating Manika to force a decider , setting up a high-pressure finish.

With everything on the line, Ghorpade produced her finest moment. Showing remarkable resilience under pressure , she clinched the final match to seal a hard-fought 3-2 victory for India.

The result leaves India in a strong position in the group , with one final league match against Rwanda that could confirm their place as group toppers .

In a contest defined by tight margins and big-match temperament, India’s women proved they can hold their nerve when it matters most.