Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League: Kanpur Warriors and Lucknow Lions Shine on Day 6

Exciting Matches at UP Kabaddi League

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 30: The sixth day of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 kicked off with thrilling matches at the Noida Indoor Stadium. The Kanpur Warriors made a remarkable comeback in the second half, while the Lucknow Lions maintained their unbeaten streak with another impressive performance on Tuesday.

The first match featured the Kanpur Warriors, who secured a narrow 35-30 victory against the Aligarh Tigers. Aligarh, missing their star raider Vinay, was led by Kunal Bhati, who had a stellar first half, scoring consistently and helping his team achieve an early all-out.

At halftime, Aligarh held a five-point advantage. However, the dynamics changed after the break as the Kanpur Warriors strengthened their defense and managed to neutralize Kunal's impact in the second half. Sushant Chaudhary led the charge for Kanpur, finishing with an impressive 17 raid points, allowing them to turn the tables and establish a five-point lead of their own, ultimately clinching the comeback victory.

The second match showcased the Lucknow Lions, who demonstrated their dominance with a decisive 42-21 win over the JD Noida Ninjas. The game started as a tactical defensive showdown, with both teams effectively managing their key raiders, resulting in a slim one-point lead for Lucknow at halftime. The second half saw Lucknow's defense, spearheaded by Nishant Raghuvanshi and Mohd Amaan, become increasingly formidable. Young raider Akash Nain made significant contributions with impactful raids, supported by Arjun Deshwal and Arya Deshwal. Lucknow executed three all-outs in the latter half, pulling away significantly to preserve their perfect record in the league.

Later on Day 6, additional matches took place featuring Awadh Ramdoots against Ganga Kings of Mirzapur, Brij Stars versus Kashi Kings, and Sangam Challengers facing off against Purvanchal Panthers.