Chennai Lions vs Bengaluru Smashers preview, prediction, one-sided and streaming details

Chennai Lions will face Bengaluru Smashers in the eighth match of IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis 2023.

Chennai Lions started their season on a positive note by beating Puneri Palta 10-5 in the opening match of the TT. However, they faced a minor setback in their previous match as they suffered an 8-7 loss against U Mumba in a tight encounter. Overall, the Lions have shown their excellence and are eager to bounce back and regain their winning form.

On the other hand, Bengaluru Smashers, who are playing their maiden season, have struggled to find a foothold in the competition. They have suffered losses in both their matches. In their matches against U Mumba and Dabang Delhi TTC, the Smashers fought hard but ultimately fell short, losing both games 10-5. Now they are hungry for their first win in the tournament.

Chennai Lions vs Bengaluru Smashers Match Details

Match: Chennai Lions vs Bengaluru Smashers, Match 8

Date & Time: 20th July, 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Balewadi Stadium, Pune

Chennai Lions vs Bengaluru Smashers head to head

It is the first meeting between both teams.

Chennai Lions vs Bengaluru Smashers Squads

Chennai Lions: Sharath Kamal, Sutirtha Mukherjee, Payas Jain, Prapti Sen, Yangzi Liu (Australia), Benedikt Duda (Germany)

Bengaluru Smashers: Manika Batra, Sanil Shetty, Poymantee Baisya, Ankur Bhattacharjee, Kirill Gerassimenko (Kazakhstan), Natalia Bajor (Poland)

Chennai Lions vs Bengaluru Smashers Match Prediction

Defending champions Chennai Lions hold the lead in this encounter. Despite a slight setback in their previous match, they have shown experience and skill in the tournament so far.

With a balanced lineup and strong determination, the Lions are likely to emerge victorious in this encounter. However, Bengaluru Smashers will be eager to get their first win of the season and gain momentum for the upcoming games.

Prediction: Chennai Lions to win the match.

Chennai Lions vs Bengaluru Smashers TV and Streaming Details

The match between Chennai Lions and Bengaluru Smashers on Saturday (July 20) will be telecast on Sports 18 and streamed live on Jio Cinema from 7:30 PM onwards.