The U.P. Yoddhas delivered a crushing 57-27 victory over the Haryana Steelers in Pro Kabaddi League Match 9 played at The Arena by TransStadia in Ahmedabad.
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Pardeep Narwal Leads the Charge
Captain Pardeep Narwal led the way for the Yoddhas with a dominant performance scoring 12 raid points including a crucial Super Raid in the second half. Surender Gill provided excellent support with 13 raid points while the Yoddhas defense showcased their strength with 8 tackle points from Sumit and 4 from Nitesh Kumar.
Dominant Yoddhas Offense:
The experienced Yoddhas attack was led by Pardeep Narwal and Surender Gill, who scored 12 and 13 points, respectively. Following a disappointing performance in the previous match Pardeep Narwal responded with a Super 10 showcasing his signature escapes and a well-executed dubki. Surender Gill also scored a Super 10 demonstrating his impressive raiding abilities.
Vijay Malik the third raider didn’t get much of a chance to raid but played an important role in assisting the lead raiders. The Yoddhas defense was outstanding particularly the left corner Sumit. Sumit was the standout performer finishing with 8 tackle points and a 100% tackle strike rate. Nitesh Kumar, Gurdeep and Nitin Panwar also made important tackles throughout the game.
Haryana Steelers Struggle to Find Momentum
The Haryana Steelers struggled to find any rhythm throughout the match. Siddharth Desai their top raider managed only 4 raid points while the rest of the raiders were unable to make a significant impact. The Steelers defense also faltered failing to contain the relentless attacking prowess of the Yoddhas.
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Key Statistics Highlight Yoddhas Superiority
The Yoddhas dominance was further underlined by key statistics. They had a higher raid success rate (46.51% compared to Haryana’s 23.26%) and a better raid strike rate (58.14% compared to Haryana’s 34.88%). Additionally, the Yoddhas inflicted four all-outs on the Steelers showcasing their defensive prowess.
Star Performers Of UP Yoddhas:
- Pardeep Narwal: The Yoddhas captain bounced back from a disappointing opening game with a 12-point performance including a crucial Super Raid.
- Surender Gill: The second raider for U.P. was equally impressive contributing 13 points and showcasing his agility and strength.
- Sumit: The Yoddhas left corner defender was a wall earning 8 tackle points with a perfect 100% tackle success rate.
- Nitesh Kumar: The right corner defender wasn’t far behind securing 4 tackle points and helping maintain the pressure on the Steelers.
Match Breakdown UP Yoddhas vs Haryana Steelers
- First Half: The Yoddhas established their dominance early leading 29-14 at halftime. Pardeep Narwal and Surender Gill combined for 19 raid points while Sumit and Nitesh Kumar held the Steelers raiders in check.
- Second Half: The Yoddhas never looked back, further extending their lead to 57-27 by the final whistle. Pardeep Narwal continued his impressive performance while Sumit remained a rock in defense.
Key Statistics:
- Raids: U.P. Yoddhas – 43 successful raids | Haryana Steelers – 20 successful raids
- Tackles: U.P. Yoddhas – 17 successful tackles | Haryana Steelers – 10 successful tackles
- All-Outs: U.P. Yoddhas – 4 | Haryana Steelers – 0
Overall the U.P. Yoddhas delivered a comprehensive and dominant performance against the Haryana Steelers. The victory will serve as a confidence booster for the Yoddhas as they look to continue their strong start to the Pro Kabaddi League season.