# Match Record: Liveball: Austin Spring Battle - Men's Combined 7.2-8.5 (Max Indiv DUPR 4.35) (Prize: $180) (2026-03-29)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 23:51:51
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8587984612
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-29
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Liveball: Austin Spring Battle - Men's Combined 7.2-8.5 (Max Indiv DUPR 4.35) (Prize: $180)
- **Location:** The Picklr Austin Oak Hill, 7101 State Hwy 71 Suite D1, Austin, TX 78735, USA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 13-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.13)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Shenghao Wang** (Player ID: W6ORVK) - Rating: 4.165, Location: Austin, TX, US
- **Stephen K** (Player ID: 67J2WG) - Rating: 4.093, Location: Austin, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Madhu V ** (Player ID: RX2VZD) - Rating: 4.291, Location: Austin, TX, US
- **Gaurav Basu** (Player ID: M26E6V) - Rating: 3.953, Location: Austin, TX, US

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