UP Yoddhas Return to Winning Form, Defeat Gujarat Giants in PKL Season 11 Thriller
After the break, UP Yoddhas focused on maintaining their lead. Gujarat Giants, determined to shift momentum, pressed on with Rakesh, skipper Neeraj Kumar, and Guman Singh rallying hard.
The UP Yoddhas bounced back with an impressive 35-29 victory over the Gujarat Giants at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad during Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11. Key performances from Bharat, who scored 13 raid points, and Bhavani Rajput, who added nine, helped the Yoddhas secure this closely contested win. Rakesh was the standout for Gujarat with eight points.
The game began with Gujarat Giants displaying early dominance, thanks to effective plays from Guman Singh and Sombir. Despite being on the back foot initially, the UP Yoddhas quickly regrouped, with Bhavani Rajput leading the charge. Midway through the first half, Gujarat landed a Super Tackle by Jitender Yadav, but UP Yoddhas soon regained a slim lead. As the half wound down, Mahender Singh's tackle on Rakesh led to an All-Out for Gujarat, putting UP Yoddhas ahead 19-17 at halftime.
After the break, UP Yoddhas focused on maintaining their lead. Gujarat Giants, determined to shift momentum, pressed on with Rakesh, skipper Neeraj Kumar, and Guman Singh rallying hard. However, UP Yoddhas managed to stretch their advantage to five points by the 30th minute. The Giants fought fiercely, leveling the game at 26-26 in the final minutes. But the Yoddhas held strong, ultimately sealing the win with a six-point margin.
Top Performers
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UP Yoddhas:
- Best Raider: Bharat (13 raid points)
- Best Defender: Mahender Singh (3 tackle points)
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Gujarat Giants:
- Best Raider: Himanshu Singh (7 raid points)
- Best Defender: Neeraj Kumar (3 tackle points)
This win marks a significant comeback for UP Yoddhas as they look to build momentum in the season.
