Dilli Dillwale claimed its maiden win in the World Pickleball League 2025 with a commanding 4-1 win over Chennai Super Champs at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai on Sunday. Both teams entered the tie seeking their first win of the season, but Dilli proved to be the superior side, delivering a performance marked by dominance and determination. The tie began with the men’s singles clash between Eduardo Irizarry of Dilli and Edward Perez of Chennai. Irizarry raced to an early 5-0 lead, making his intentions clear in the 15-minute timed format. Despite a brief resurgence from Perez, including the introduction of young talent Sonu Vishwakarma through Pickle Play, Irizarry regained momentum and stormed to a 17-7 victory, giving Dilli a strong start. In the women’s doubles, Dilli’s Alexa Schull and Lauren Mercado continued the team’s dominance against Chennai’s Thaddea Lock and Sarah Jane Lim. Racing to a 13-0 lead, the Dilli duo maintained their rhythm even after the side switch at the halfway mark, eventually closing the game 18-3. The men’s doubles …