# Match Record: Thursday 3.5+ Competitive (2026-04-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 18:48:08
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7841907698
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Thursday 3.5+ Competitive
- **Location:** Christchurch, New Zealand (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6339-bishopdale-recreation-centre)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.61)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Blair J HICKMAN** (DUPR ID: 2LMKD4) - Rating: 3.405, Location: N/A
- **ken sheat** (DUPR ID: KXDO07) - Rating: 3.794, Location: Prebbleton, Canterbury, NZ

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Alister Giddens** (DUPR ID: XJGG24) - Rating: 3.625, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- **Michael  Jiang** (DUPR ID: 0ZJEOG) - Rating: 3.602, Location: N/A

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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