Did Bengaluru Torpedoes Triumph Over Ahmedabad Defenders to Secure a Spot in the PVL 2025 Final?
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Key Takeaways
- Bengaluru Torpedoes showcased exceptional teamwork and strategy to secure the win.
- Sandeep was pivotal in the match, earning the Player of the Match title.
- The Torpedoes will face the Mumbai Meteors in the final.
- Ahmedabad Defenders put up a strong fight with notable performances.
- The match highlighted the competitive spirit of the Prime Volleyball League.
Hyderabad, Oct 24 (NationPress) Bengaluru Torpedoes emerged victorious against the Ahmedabad Defenders with scores of 10-15, 15-11, 15-13, and 15-13 in the second semi-final of the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) 2025, held at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. Sandeep was honored as the Player of the Match.
The Torpedoes are now set to challenge the Mumbai Meteors in the PVL 2025 finals on Sunday, October 26.
Bengaluru kicked off the match strongly, with Jalen Penrose making an immediate impact. Sethu put the opposition to the test from the service line. Nandhagopal initiated Ahmedabad's counter-offensive. The Defenders' defense rallied, and Angamuthu's block on Sethu allowed them to score a super point and take the lead.
As Bengaluru fell behind, they activated middle blocker Mujeeb, who responded with powerful attacks to alleviate some of the pressure. Sethu's super serve turned the tide, bringing the game back to a tie thanks to Penrose's cross-body spike.
Sethu continued to exploit small openings on the opponent's court, while libero Midhunkumar excelled in defense. Muthusamy's astute captaincy and middle play maintained pressure on Bengaluru. Service pressure from Penrose granted the Torpedoes two additional points from another super serve. Despite Ahmedabad's attempts to fight back, Jishnu's block on Batsuuri enabled the Torpedoes to gain control of the match.
Joel Benjamin's strategic play against Akhin was pivotal during a critical juncture. Setter Sandeep made precise passes, effectively neutralizing Batsuuri and forcing Muthusamy Appavu to seek alternative attack strategies. Jishnu delivered a key block against Batsuuri again, giving the Torpedoes a super point. With Joel's spike, Bengaluru secured their place in the finals.
Earlier in the evening, Mumbai Meteors triumphed over the Goa Guardians with scores of 15-8, 15-8, and 16-14, thus securing a finals spot in PVL 2025 at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad. Shubham Chaudhary was recognized as the Player of the Match.
Goa attempted to establish their offense early, with Nathaniel Dickinson's spike and Rohit Yadav's powerful serve. However, Goa's defense struggled against the relentless attacks from Mumbai's Shubham Chaudhary and Amit Gulia. Dickinson's spike allowed Goa to claim a super point, but Mumbai's disciplined formation propelled the Meteors ahead.