In a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League match, the U.P. Yoddhas went against the odds to defeat the Bengaluru Bulls by a single point (34-33) in a heart-stopping finish that had the Noida Indoor Stadium on its feet. Throughout the game both teams traded blows but it was the Yoddhas who held their nerve in the final moments to claim a crucial two points.
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Pardeep Narwal leads the charge of the Yoddhas
Pardeep Narwal, captain of the U.P. Yoddhas led from the front with an outstanding performance. He scored 10 points on aggressive raids which kept the Bengaluru Bulls defense on their toes. Surender Gill and Sumit also contributed 7 and 5 points respectively to help Narwal out.
The Bengaluru Bulls respond bravely
Despite missing key players like Vikash Kandola and Bharat the Bengaluru Bulls did not go down without a fight. It was Bharat and Saurabh Nandal who stood out with outstanding performances and Sushil Substitue Player Scores 8 Crucial points. Bharat scored 8 points on strong raids while Saurabh Nandal displayed defensive determination contributing 4 crucial tackle points.
The Crucial Do-or-Die Raid in the Final Minute
With the game tied at 33-33 in the final seconds all eyes were on Pardeep Narwal. He launched a daring raid against a formidable defensive wall of Saurabh Nandal and Aman. Narwal escaped both defenders in a brilliant display of daring.
Statistics and Analysis:
- The raid success rates for both teams were similar (U.P. Yoddhas – 37.78%, Bengaluru Bulls – 36.96%) highlighting the intense battle on the mat.
- The superior tackle success rate of the U.P. Yoddhas (50% vs. Bengaluru Bulls 40.74%) proved decisive in the final moments.
- The Yoddhas’ Pardeep Narwal’s 10-point performance stood out while the Bulls Bharat’s 8 points Performance.
Reactions After Match
“This win is a huge confidence booster for our team” an ecstatic Pardeep Narwal said. “We knew it was going to be a close game, so we just kept fighting until the end.” The crowd’s enthusiasm was overwhelming and I’m delighted to dedicate this victory to them.”
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— ProKabaddi (@ProKabaddi) December 29, 2023
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U.P. Yoddhas vs Bengaluru Bulls – Pro Kabaddi League Match 46 Scorecard
| U.P. Yoddhas | Bengaluru Bulls | |
|---|---|---|
| Match Result | U.P. Yoddhas Beat Bengaluru Bulls (34-33) | |
| Total Points | 34 | 33 |
U.P. Yoddhas Lineup
| Player Name | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Pardeep Narwal | Raider | 10 |
| Ashu Singh | Defender – Right Cover | 2 |
| Gurdeep | All-Rounder | 3 |
| Surender Gill | Raider | 7 |
| Vijay Malik | All-Rounder | 1 |
| Nitesh Kumar | Defender | 2 |
| Sumit | Defender – Left Corner | 5 |
Bengaluru Bulls Lineup
| Player Name | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Vikash Kandola | Raider | 1 |
| Surjeet Singh | Defender – Right Cover | 2 |
| Vishal | Defender – Left Cover | 1 |
| Bharat | Raider | 8 |
| Abhishek Singh | Raider | 0 |
| Saurabh Nandal | Defender – Right Corner | 4 |
| Aman | Defender – Left Corner | 3 |
Substitutes
U.P. Yoddhas
- Harendra Kumar (Defender – Left Cover) – 0 points
- Nitin Panwar (All-Rounder) – 0 points
- Kiran Magar (Defender – Left Corner) – 0 points
- Mahipal (Raider) – 0 points
- Anil Kumar (Raider) – 0 points
- Samuel Wafula (All-Rounder) – 0 points
- Hitesh (Defender – Right Corner) – 0 points
Bengaluru Bulls
- Ran Singh (All-Rounder) – 0 points
- Monu (Raider) – 0 points
- Piotr Pamulak (Raider) – 0 points
- Ponparthiban Subramanian (Defender-Right Cover) – 0 points
- Neeraj Narwal (Raider) – 5 points
- Sushil (Raider) – 8 points
- Rohit Kumar (Defender – Left Cover) – 0 points
Half Wise Comparison
| U.P. Yoddhas | Bengaluru Bulls | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Points | 15 (1st Half) / 19 (2nd Half) | 13 (1st Half) / 20 (2nd Half) |
| Raid Points | 10 (1st Half) / 7 (2nd Half) | 8 (1st Half) / 13 (2nd Half) |
| Tackle Points | 5 (1st Half) / 8 (2nd Half) | 5 (1st Half) / 6 (2nd Half) |
| All Out Points | 0 (1st Half) / 4 (2nd Half) | 0 (1st Half) / 0 (2nd Half) |
| Extra Points | 0 (1st Half) / 0 (2nd Half) | 0 (1st Half) / 1 (2nd Half) |
Points Breakdown
| U.P. Yoddhas | Bengaluru Bulls | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Raids | 46 | 45 |
| Successful Raids | 15 | 17 |
| Super Raids | 0 | 0 |
| Raid Success Rate | 32.61% | 37.78% |
| Raid Strike Rate | 46.67% | – |
| Longest Successful Raid Streak | 5 | 6 |
| U.P. Yoddhas | Bengaluru Bulls | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tackles | 24 | 27 |
| Successful Tackles | 12 | 11 |
| Super Tackles | 0 | 0 |
| Tackle Success Rate | 50% | 40.74% |