Can Bengal Warriorz Bounce Back Against UP Yoddhas?

Jaipur, Sep 16 (NationPress) Captain Devank Dalal achieved his sixth consecutive Super 10, and Ashish delivered a remarkable High Five, enabling the Bengal Warriorz to execute a stunning comeback and secure a vital 41-37 victory against the UP Yoddhas during Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur on Tuesday.

This significant win came after enduring four consecutive losses for the Season 7 champions, marking a return to their winning ways.

The Yoddhas began with a powerful start, with Guman Singh successfully completing the opening raid. The Bengal Warriorz quickly answered back, leveling the score thanks to a raid by Devank, but the Yoddhas soon regained their lead.

Demonstrating solid coordination, the Yoddhas’ defense effectively halted the Warriorz’ raiders, especially in the initial ten minutes, allowing them to control the match. Their defensive strategy resulted in an All Out, extending their lead to 10-4. By the first Time Out, the UP Yoddhas had established a comfortable margin, leading 12-5 and applying continuous pressure on the Bengal Warriorz.

Beginning the second quarter, the Warriorz fought back with a couple of quick points to reduce the deficit to five. However, the Yoddhas quickly reasserted their dominance, extending their lead to 15-9 with composed raids from Guman and a strong defense led by Ashu Singh and Hitesh.

The Warriorz responded with two vital points — one from a successful raid by Devank and another through a Bonus Point — narrowing the gap to 12-16. Despite this effort, the Yoddhas maintained their composure, heading into halftime with an 18-13 advantage.

As the second half commenced, the Bengal Warriorz quickly gathered momentum, cutting the deficit to 15-18. However, the Yoddhas responded efficiently, with their defense stepping up to regain control.

Despite the Warriorz’ defense being vigilant, the UP Yoddhas continued to exploit gaps, extending their lead to 25-22 by the second half’s Time-Out.

In a pivotal shift, the Bengal Warriorz executed an All Out, taking the lead at 26-25, with Devank securing a crucial raid point. The Yoddhas, however, quickly equalized through a successful raid by Gagan Gowda.

As the contest intensified, the Warriorz tightened their hold. Ashish completed his High Five while Devank continued his stellar performance, achieving yet another Super 10 — his sixth in as many matches this season.

With just three minutes remaining, the match was finely poised, with the Warriorz leading narrowly at 34-33. They then landed a significant blow by inflicting another All Out, extending their lead to 38-34 with under two minutes left. Remaining composed in the final moments, the Warriorz clinched a hard-fought four-point victory.