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Mumbai Pickle Power: Mumbai Pickle Power will be hoping to reach the semifinals with an unbeaten record when they take on the Bengaluru Jawans in their final league fixture of the World Pickleball League (WPBL) at the Cricket Club of India's (CCI) Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday. Winning the top-of-the-table battle will be the right boost for any team ahead of the last-four stage clashes.

There are interesting dynamics at play in this match, since Mumbai are eager to strengthen their standing at the top spot in the points table. They currently hold 47 points after ties on the back of 15 victories and two draws. Bengaluru Jawans trail them closely since they are positioned second in the rankings, having won 40 points from their four ties due to 13 victories and a solitary draw.

Mumbai Pickle Power have appeared to be a class apart in the tournament thus far. They have consistently clinched dominating victories, taking early advantages and sustaining them eventually. Their entire squad has come to the fore with every player getting meaningful playing time, as head coach Sam Basford has ensured that each player is geared up for any challenge that they encounter before the semifinals.