The UP Yoddhas secured a crucial victory over the Gujarat Giants in a closely contested match at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. The final score was 35-29 in favor of the UP Yoddhas.
UP Yoddhas return to winning ways in PKL 2024
The Gujarat Giants started the match strongly, with Guman Singh and Sombir making significant contributions on both offense and defense. However, the UP Yoddhas, initially on the back foot, fought back and gradually took control of the game. Bhavani Rajput was instrumental in the UP Yoddhas' early surge.
The Gujarat Giants briefly regained momentum with a Super Tackle from Jitender Yadav, but the UP Yoddhas quickly regained the lead. The turning point of the match came when Mahender Singh's tackle on Rakesh resulted in an ALL OUT, giving the UP Yoddhas a significant advantage. At halftime, the UP Yoddhas held a 19-17 lead.
After the halftime break, the UP Yoddhas focused on maintaining their lead, while the Gujarat Giants fought to regain momentum. Rakesh, Neeraj Kumar, and Guman Singh were key contributors for the Gujarat Giants. However, the UP Yoddhas managed to hold a 5-point lead with 30 minutes remaining.
The final phase of the match was intense, with both teams pushing hard. The Gujarat Giants managed to level the score at 26-26, but the UP Yoddhas ultimately prevailed, securing a 6-point victory.
Thrilling draw between Tamil Thalaivas and Jaipur Pink Panthers
The Tamil Thalaivas staged a dramatic comeback to secure a tie against the Jaipur Pink Panthers in a thrilling encounter. The match ended 30-30, with Sachin leading the scoring for the Tamil Thalaivas with 11 points. Arjun Deshwal and Vikash Kandola were the top scorers for the Jaipur Pink Panthers with 7 and 6 points, respectively. This was the second tie of the PKL Season 11.
The Jaipur Pink Panthers began the match strongly, with Arjun Deshwal picking up early points. Both teams traded points for several minutes before the Jaipur Pink Panthers established a two-point lead. However, a Super Tackle by Sachin on Arjun Deshwal brought the Tamil Thalaivas back into the game.
As the first half progressed, Sachin continued to lead the charge for the Tamil Thalaivas, while Arjun Deshwal, Vikash Kandola, and Ankush Rathee were instrumental for the Jaipur Pink Panthers. A crucial ALL OUT inflicted by Surjeet Singh gave the Jaipur Pink Panthers a significant 6-point lead at the 10-minute mark. The Jaipur Pink Panthers maintained their lead and went into halftime with a score of 21-16.
After the halftime break, Chandran Ranjith led the Tamil Thalaivas' comeback attempt. However, the Jaipur Pink Panthers, led by Arjun Deshwal, Vikash Kandola, and Ankush Rathee, maintained their lead for most of the second half. The Tamil Thalaivas, inspired by Sachin's efforts, mounted a late comeback. Nitesh Kumar and the defensive unit played a crucial role in securing the tie for the Tamil Thalaivas in the final moments of the match.
