India, Dec. 6 -- Hyderabad Royals staged a stunning comeback to topple Chennai Super Warriors 4-2 in Qualifier 1 to advance to the final of the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL), while Mumbai Smashers swept past Lucknow Leopards in the Eliminator and stunned Chennai in Qualifier 2, both with 4-2 margins, to book their place in the summit clash.

The final will be played at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall on Sunday.

A three-way tie for fourth meant a play-In preceded the knockouts. With Grand Rallies played to 25, Mumbai Smashers edged Capital Warriors Gurgaon 25-24 in the opener, then backed it up with a 25-22 win over Bengaluru Blasters to secure fourth place and seal their spot in the playoffs.

In the placement rally, Bengaluru defeated Gurga...