World Pickleball League 2026: Mumbai Pickle Power go down to Bengaluru Jawana despite Brandon Lane's heroics
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Brandon Lane won both his mixed doubles and men’s doubles matches.
Mumbai Pickle Power showed remarkable grit in their World Pickleball League (WPBL) 2026 fixture at the Jio World Garden tonight, as the game ended up 3-2 in the favour of Bengaluru Jawans.
At the heart of Mumbai’s performance was the dynamic Brandon Lane. Taking the court alongside his mixed doubles partner Glauka Carvajal Lane, Brandon produced a performance for the ages by downing Eunggwon Kim and Molly O’Donoghue through a spirit 16-7 outing.
The duo kept a hold of the match right from the onset, ensuring a smooth sailing across both halves. With a deft mix of powerful smashes and some tenacious defence, the duo delighted the home crowd as their favourite pairing helped Mumbai level the scores 1-1 at the end of two matches.
After two difficult outings in men’s singles and women’s doubles, Mumbai found a reason to smile again through Brandon and Santhosh Narayanan in the closing fixture of the day. Brandon was at his breezy best, dominating Kim and Mauro Garcia by 17-8.
Brandon has been Mumbai’s lynchpin from the commencement of WPBL. Last season, he was sweeping aside opponents with ease in men’s singles, before an illness put a halt to his appearances in the knockouts.
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This time around, he is assuming a different role, playing primarily across the doubles matches, and tonight was another testament to how his presence and subsequent success is integral to Mumbai Pickle Power’s fortunes in the WPBL.
What’s next for both teams?
Mumbai Pickle Power return to action on February 2, when they will face the Hyderabad Superstars. On the other hand, Bengaluru Jawans will be locking horns with the Chennai Super Champs on the same day.
Brief Scores
Mumbai Pickle Power 2 – 3 Bengaluru Jawans
What was the final result of the Mumbai vs Bengaluru WPBL fixture?
Bengaluru Jawans defeated Mumbai Pickle Power 3–2.
Who partnered Brandon Lane in the mixed doubles match?
Brandon Lane partnered with Glauka Carvajal Lane in mixed doubles.
How did Brandon and Glauka perform in their match?
They registered a dominant 16–7 victory over Eunggwon Kim and Molly O’Donoghue.
Who was Brandon’s partner in the men’s doubles match?
He teamed up with Santhosh Narayanan and won 17–8 against Kim and Mauro Garcia.
When will Mumbai Pickle Power play their next match?
Mumbai Pickle Power will face Hyderabad Superstars on February 2.
Who will Bengaluru Jawans play next?
Bengaluru Jawans will take on Chennai Super Champs on February 2.
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