Aaliya Ebrahim said the Indian Pickleball League proved to be a significant learning phase in her career as she played a key role for Chennai Super Warriors during the 2025 season.
Ebrahim featured prominently in doubles matches for Chennai and contributed during extended rallies, where she delivered several important points. The youngster entered the league with strong national credentials, having won multiple domestic titles, and went on to help Chennai Super Warriors finish third in the standings.
Reflecting on her preparation before the tournament, Ebrahim said adapting to doubles was her biggest focus. “I mainly play singles, like that’s been my forte, I love playing singles. Coming in, I knew I had to play doubles, and I honestly didn’t feel any pressure. I thought it would be tough for me to transition, but it’s just been so smooth because of the teammates that I have,” she told Pickleball Now.
Ebrahim also said that the team environment played a major role in easing the transition. “It’s going great so far. I’ve learned a lot,” she said.
The Chennai Super Warriors player also praised the overall organisation of the league. “It’s just phenomenal, the whole setup and everything is outstanding. I’m really glad that I get to be a part of it and play with all these amazing players,” she said.
She described the atmosphere at the venue as energetic and motivating. “The atmosphere is crazy. All the players, all the teams, all the owners, the coaches, everyone out here is just so pumped,” she said, adding that the experience made the league enjoyable despite the competitive intensity.
“It’s just so much fun, and I’m just having a great time. It’s just amazing being out here,” Ebrahim said.
Chennai Super Warriors dominated the round-robin stage of the tournament and held the top spot in the points table until day four of the league at the KD Jadhav Hall, Delhi.
About the Indian Pickleball League:
The Indian Pickleball League (IPBL), launched by The Times Group, is India’s official and only national league for Pickleball, sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), which is recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
The inaugural edition played from December 1-7, 2025, at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, established Delhi as the epicentre of India’s next major sporting revolution. The event brought together top Indian and international players, franchise-owned city teams, and millions of fans through live and digital platforms.
About Indian Pickleball Association:
The Indian Pickleball Association is the official governing body for pickleball in India and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organising the sport across the country. The association continues to inspire players of all ages and skill levels to embrace the game through events like the IPA Nationals. IPA is affiliated with the Asian Pickleball Association (APA) and the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF).
About Pickleball World Ranking:
PWR is a national ranking system that spans all age groups, skill divisions, and formats -including singles, doubles, and mixed categories. It serves as the official National Sports Federation Ranking for India. With multiple sanctioned events taking place every week across the country, PWR defines the top Indian players at every level and forms the foundation for team selection at the school, district, state, and national stages.
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