PKL: U Mumba vs Bengal Warriors (Match 38) Highlights and Key Moments

U Mumba defeated Bengal Warriors in a tense battle tonight at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium. The final score of 39-37 reflected the tight environment of the match during which both teams exchanged punches.

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U Mumba’s Flexible Defense Support

Mumba’s Amirmohammad Zafardanesh (8pts) led the charge with a stellar all-round performance while Guman Singh (6pts) contributed crucial raiding points. However, the real heroes of the night were Mumba’s defenders particularly Surinder Singh (3pts) and Rinku (5pts). They kept Bengal Warriors star raider Maninder Singh (11pts) under control for much of the match despite his impressive performance.

Bengal Warriors Fight Valiantly but Fall Short:

Bengal Warriors fought back hard especially in the second half with Nitin Kumar (6pts) and Shrikant Jadhav (4pts) scoring valuable points. Their defense anchored by Shubham Shinde (2pts) and Harsh Lad (8pts) also displayed moments of brilliance. However, ultimately U Mumba’s consistent scoring and resolute defense proved too much to overcome.

Key Turning Points:

The turning point of the match came late in the second half when U Mumba inflicted two all-outs on Bengal Warriors in quick succession. This coupled with Guman Singh’s successful raids gave U Mumba a crucial lead that they wouldn’t relinquish.

Highlights of the Match:

• The first half saw a tight contest with both teams neck-and-neck at 18-15.
• U Mumba pulled ahead in the second half earning two valuable all-out points and extending their lead to 21-22.
• The final few minutes were tense with both teams exchanging points and fighting for the win.
• Ultimately, U Mumba’s resilience paid off securing them the victory with a final score of 39-37.

Key Statistics:

• Raid Points: Mumba 18, Warriors 13
• Tackle Points: Mumba 7, Warriors 7
• All Out Points: Mumba 2, Warriors 2
• Raid Success Rate: Mumba 34.88%, Bengal Warriors 42.86%

Quotes:

• U Mumba Captain Surinder Singh: “It was a tough match but we knew we had the depth and the defense to win. I’m proud of my team’s performance especially our defenders who stood tall against Bengal Warriors strong attack.”
• Bengal Warriors Coach BC Ramesh: “We’re disappointed with the loss but we take away some positives from the performance. We just couldn’t stop U Mumba’s momentum in the second half. Maninder was brilliant but we need more support from the other raiders.”

U Mumba with this win climb to the third spot in the points table while Bengal Warriors remain just outside the top six. The Pro Kabaddi action continues tomorrow with Dabang Delhi taking on Jaipur Pink Panthers.

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U Mumba vs Bengal Warriors (Match 38) Scorecard

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