Exciting Matches Highlight Day Two of Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League Season 2
Thrilling Kabaddi Action in Noida
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 27: The second day of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 showcased a mix of intense competition at the Noida Indoor Stadium, featuring a nail-biting one-point finish and several commanding victories that emphasized the league's increasing competitiveness.
The day kicked off with Awadh Ramdoots narrowly defeating Kanpur Warriors 35-34 in a gripping match that remained undecided until the last raid. Kanpur Warriors led at halftime with a score of 17-15, thanks to a late super raid by Sushant. However, Awadh Ramdoots displayed remarkable resilience in the second half, with Captain Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi spearheading the comeback while the team's defense held strong under pressure to clinch a vital win.
In the subsequent match, Kashi Kings delivered one of the tournament's most impressive performances, overpowering Ganga Kings from Mirzapur with a score of 52-30. Kashi Kings dominated the match, achieving six all-outs and steadily increasing their lead. Arjun Sirohi, named Raider of the Match, led the offensive, while Best Defender Vipul Chaudhary effectively organized the defense.
Defending champions Lucknow Lions maintained their strong form with a decisive 40-21 victory against Purvanchal Panthers. Lucknow Lions set an early pace, with Arjun Deshwal initiating the match with a super raid, helping his team to a 20-8 lead at halftime. Although Purvanchal attempted to rally after the break, Lucknow countered with four timely super tackles. Deshwal was recognized as Raider of the Match with nine raid points and three tackle points, while Mohd Aman earned the title of Defender of the Match with seven tackle points.
The final match of the day featured Aligarh Tigers overcoming a tough challenge from last season's runners-up, Sangam Challengers, winning 42-32. Sangam Challengers started strong with a disciplined defense that forced an early all-out, but Aligarh Tigers responded with improved execution in the second half. Defenders Vashu and Akshya Rathi made crucial super tackles, while raiders Kunal Bhati (eight raid points) and Anuj (ten raid points) kept the pressure on. A late super raid by Vinay Tewatia resulted in two decisive all-outs, securing the victory for Aligarh.
Kabaddi action continues at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Saturday, with matches set to commence at 5:00 PM. Upcoming games include Yamuna Yoddhas versus Gazab Ghaziabad, Kanpur Warriors against Ganga Kings of Mirzapur, Noida Ninjas facing Awadh Ramdoots, and Aligarh Tigers playing Kashi Kings.