The packed arena, already familiar with Aamir and Ali’s cinematic brilliance, was in for a fresh spectacle—a thrilling WPBL’s 15-minute doubles match filled with fast-paced rallies, powerful smashes, and playful banter. Aamir and Thaddea quickly took an early lead, but Ali and Lauren fought back fiercely, making for an intense back-and-forth battle. Adding to the entertainment, Aamir and Ali kept the crowd engaged with live commentary, blending humor and competition seamlessly.
In the end, Team Aamir Khan triumphed with a 13-8 victory, but the true winners were the fans, who enjoyed a perfect mix of sports, camaraderie, and lighthearted rivalry. The excitement didn’t stop there—the semi-finals of the World Pickleball League also delivered nail-biting action, with closely contested matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. After a fierce battle, Bengaluru Jawans and Pune United emerged as the two finalists, setting the stage for a grand showdown.
As the league heads into its thrilling finale, fans can expect a high-stakes battle between Bengaluru Jawans and Pune United, promising an unforgettable conclusion to the debut season of the World Pickleball League.
Aamir and Ali’s presence at the semi-finals added an extra charm to the exciting evening.
Speaking on his experience, Aamir Khan said, “It was a lot of fun, it was a wonderful game. Thank you for this wonderful game. It is our good fortune that we are playing with amongst the top players in the world today. It was a great honour and pleasure to play this game today. Thank you guys.”
Ali Fazal, too, expressed his admiration for the sport and the event. “It was wonderful, I really enjoyed the game. They made us run. That's all I remember through the entire game. I was running from here to there. And then they were taking my turn. But this is a very good game and I think this is a game that's going to really. It's already caught on in a big way. A lot of people are really enjoying this game. I really enjoyed the game.”
The World Pickleball League, brought to life by former Indian No. 1 tennis players Gaurav Natekar and Arati Ponnappa Natekar, is all about high-energy action and unmatched sportainment. With game-changing rules and the first-ever use of Hawk-Eye in the sport, Aamir and Ali brought the house down today, delivering on every bit of that promise!
