The lights dimmed in Mumbai. The court gleamed like a stage. The crowd’s pulse rose with every rally. Season 3 of the World Padel League gave India its most gripping finish yet. The SG Pipers Cheetahs defended their crown, beating the spirited Vedanta Leopards in a finale that ended 17–17 after three sets and spilled into a sudden-death shootout. The last exchange landed 10–9 in favor of the Cheetahs, a single point deciding five days of relentless competition. That was padel at its sharpest, and it left fans gasping for air.
World Padel League results season 3: how the week unfolded
From August 12–16, 2025, the NESCO Centre in Mumbai turned into a wall of sound. Six franchises—Cheetahs, Leopards, Tigers, Lions, Panthers, and Jaguars—fought through a format where every set counted. The scoreboard was ruthless. One late break, one reflex volley, one lob brushing the line could shift the standings. Fans knew it, players felt it, and coaches sweated it out on the benches.
The week opened with Game Changers Lions edging Vernost Jaguars, while the SG Pipers Cheetahs took care of the Hubtown Panorama Panthers. On Day 2, the Vedanta Leopards picked up their first win, beating the Panthers, and the Khan Tigers roared past the Lions. Midweek, the Tigers routed the Jaguars, and the Leopards stunned the Cheetahs, who held the crown, in a wild finish. By nightfall, Mumbai’s crowd sensed this was no ordinary season; a new story started that night for everyone.
On Day 4, the Leopards kept climbing. They beat the Jaguars 19–13 in the Eliminator and then stunned the Tigers 10–9 in a super shootout to reach the semis. The Panthers battled hard but fell short, while the Lions looked steady but couldn’t keep their edge in crunch time. Every team had its moments, but the Leopards were the week’s revelation—newcomers playing like veterans.
Semi-final results: setting the stage for the grand finish
The SG Pipers Cheetahs cruised through their semi-final, putting the Panthers away with control and flair. Claudia Fernández and Sofía Araújo delivered a stunning 6–0 women’s set, while Víctor Ruiz anchored the men’s tie. The defending champs looked ready for the spotlight.
The other semi-final crackled with tension. The Vedanta Leopards faced the Game Changers Lions, who had topped the table. But Marta Ortega and Tamara Icardo swung the tide with clever placement and nerves of steel. Two straight 6–3 sets sealed the deal, and the Lions were out. A debutant team had reached the final, and Mumbai was buzzing about the upset.
Match-by-match World Padel League results: the final
Final night. Cheetahs vs Leopards. Champions vs debutants. The first set saw Teo Zapata and Fede Mouriño outplay Ignacio Piotto and Javi Mora 6–3, giving the Cheetahs early control. But the Leopards had bite. In the women’s doubles, Tamara Icardo and Marta Ortega clawed back with a 7–5 win over Sofía Araújo and Claudia Fernández, tying the tie at one set apiece.
That pushed the final into a deciding men’s doubles. Sanyo Gutiérrez and Jairo Bautista squared off against Víctor Ruiz and Maxi Sánchez. The crowd saw tension drip from every serve. Play reached a tiebreak, and the Leopards scraped out 7–6, which tied the overall score at 17–17. Now one last tiebreaker would decide everything: the super shootout for all.
The super shootout: one point for glory
Ten-all. The stadium went silent. Every eye locked on the glass court. Zapata fired. Bautista blocked. Ruiz lunged. A ball clipped the net and trickled over. The Cheetahs leaped; the Leopards sank. It finished 10–9, the thinnest margin, a score that will live in league history. SG Pipers Cheetahs lifted trophy for the second year, champions by the width of a string.
The other results that shaped Season 3
The final stole the headlines, but the season’s story was richer than one night. The Khan Tigers showcased raw power, smashing through early matches, including a 19–10 win over the Jaguars. The Game Changers Lions looked like title favorites after a string of strong results but faltered when it mattered most. The Panthers played spoiler, dragging big names deep before bowing out. The Jaguars fought with heart, despite defeat, and showed flashes that keep fans hopeful for next season. All these results built the tension that made the final unforgettable for many.
Where to watch every highlight for free
If you missed a point live, don’t worry. Matches aired on Zee Zest, Zee Café, and &Flix, but the best way to catch up is through ZEE5. All highlights are available free, dropping 12 hours after each game. From Ortega’s decisive volleys to Ruiz’s monster smashes, from Bautista’s grit to that last sudden-death point, every moment is clipped, packaged, and waiting to be replayed. Just open the app, head to TV Shows → Sports → World Padel League, and relive the drama.
Final whistle: why these results matter
The World Padel League results from Season 3 proved two things. First, that champions are built not just on talent but on composure—SG Pipers Cheetahs showed that in spades. Second, that fresh blood keeps the league alive—Vedanta Leopards, in their first season, nearly stole the crown.
For fans, it means more rivalries, more stories, and more reason to tune in. And with match-by-match World Padel League results just a click away on ZEE5, the game isn’t just for the stands in Mumbai. It’s for every living room, every phone, and every fan ready to feel the rush again.
So pick a team, hit play on ZEE5, and relive the week that ended with a single point deciding it all.
