# Match Record: Pool 1 - DUPR 20 - NEW ZEALAND The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Rotorua (2026-03-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 08:08:46
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5787555936
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** Pool 1 - DUPR 20 - NEW ZEALAND The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Rotorua
- **Location:** Rotorua Badminton Hall 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 20-22
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.18)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **David Smith** (DUPR ID: 3OQVLL) - Rating: 4.162, Location: Gisborne, Gisborne, NZ
- **Darian Taylor** (DUPR ID: YGEDWD) - Rating: 4.218, Location: Gisborne, Gisborne, NZ

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Harley Te Pairi** (DUPR ID: X2D6XX) - Rating: 4.497, Location: N/A
- **Tsunar Brown** (DUPR ID: 55VV4P) - Rating: 3.825, Location: N/A

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