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IPBL Day 5: Hyderabad Clinch Playoffs, Lucknow Stun Chennai, Three-Way Grand Rally to Decide Final Spot

A multi-team Grand Rally now decides the last berth after Hyderabad qualified, with Lucknow advancing by handing Chennai their first loss.

Overview

  • Hyderabad secured a playoff place with a 3–3 tie against Bengaluru, taking the Grand Rally 21–19 after trailing 0–3 in matches.
  • Lucknow beat previously unbeaten Chennai 4–2, sealing qualification with a 21–18 Grand Rally win and handing Chennai’s top men’s duo their first defeat.
  • Mumbai stayed alive by edging Capital Warriors Gurgaon 4–2, as Allison Harris and Pearl Amalsadiwala closed a 21–19 Grand Rally and Quang Duong extended his perfect singles run.
  • Bengaluru’s draw with Hyderabad pushes Bengaluru, Mumbai and Gurgaon into a final multi-team Grand Rally to determine the last playoff qualifier.
  • Chennai had already booked a playoff berth on Day 4 and are slated to meet Hyderabad in Qualifier 1, with league play running December 1–7 in New Delhi.