# Match Record: PickleB 2026 Series Event 1 - 50+ Mens Doubles 4.0+ (2026-01-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 05:18:17
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5412796145
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** PickleB 2026 Series Event 1 - 50+ Mens Doubles 4.0+
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-2
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.26)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Jon Banks** (Player ID: 305DQG) - Rating: 4.534, Location: Winchester, England, GB
- **Matthew Mettam** (Player ID: QPM6OR) - Rating: 4.546, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Paul Sherlock** (Player ID: W6DXZK) - Rating: 4.139, Location: Maidstone, England, GB
- **James Booker** (Player ID: QXROM5) - Rating: 3.827, Location: Medway, England, GB

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