Jaipur, India: The Bengal Warriors edged out the U.P. Yoddhas in a nail-biting 42-37 victory in Match 70 of the Pro Kabaddi League held at the SMS Indoor Stadium on Thursday. The match lived up to its billing with both teams trading blows throughout the encounter before the Warriors ultimately prevailed.
Bengal Warriors Take Early Lead
The Warriors started off strong led by the impressive raiding duo of Maninder Singh (14 points) and Nitin Kumar (10 points). Their consistent raids kept the Yoddhas defense on their toes while the Warriors defense anchored by Vaibhav Garje (4 points) and Shrikant Jadhav (4 points) held firm to restrict the Yoddhas’ scoring.
Yoddhas Fight Back
However, the Yoddhas refused to be cowed down. Raider Pardeep Narwal (16 points) led the charge his aggressive raids and clinical finishes bringing his team back into the contest. Harendra Kumar (2 points) and Vijay Malik (3 points) also chipped in with valuable contributions on both sides of the mat.
Second Half Drama
The second half was a tense affair with both teams trading points and the lead. The Warriors managed to inflict an all-out on the Yoddhas in the 17th minute giving them a crucial 5-point cushion. However, the Yoddhas responded with a 4-point mini-run of their own thanks to Narwal’s brilliance to close the gap to just one point.
Warriors Hold On
With the clock ticking down the pressure was palpable. Both teams fought tooth and nail but ultimately the Warriors held their nerve. They secured a crucial tackle point in the final minute to seal the victory and send their fans into a frenzy.
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Key Takeaways
- The win puts the Bengal Warriors in a strong position to qualify for the playoffs.
- Maninder Singh and Nitin Kumar were the star performers for the Warriors while Pardeep Narwal shone for the Yoddhas.
- The match was a testament to the fighting spirit of both teams and kept the fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Match Details
- Venue: SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur
- Result: Bengal Warriors won 42-37
- Player of the Match: Maninder Singh (Bengal Warriors)
- Top Scorers:
- U.P. Yoddhas: Pardeep Narwal (16 points)
- Bengal Warriors: Maninder Singh (14 points), Nitin Kumar (10 points)
This thrilling victory will undoubtedly boost the Bengal Warriors confidence as they aim to secure a spot in the Pro Kabaddi League playoffs. The U.P. Yoddhas on the other hand will need to regroup and find their winning ways in the remaining matches to keep their playoff hopes alive.