Vijayawada, Aug 20 (NationPress) On Day 5 of the Yuva Andhra Championship 2025, a precursor to the Telugu Kabaddi League, the atmosphere at the Chennupati Ramakotaiah Municipal Corporation Indoor Stadium was electrifying with a blend of nail-biting contests and commanding victories.

The Kurnool Knights triumphed twice, alongside the Aamravati Crushers, Vizag Commandos, and Bhimavaram Guardians, reformulating the leaderboard. Kurnool reclaimed the top position in Pool A, while Amravati extended their unbeaten streak in Pool B.

The day's first match was a cliffhanger, with the Kurnool Knights narrowly defeating the Bhimavaram Guardians 46-45. The Knights seemed to be on track for an easy victory, but the Guardians surged back in the closing minutes to narrow the score to a single point.

V Durga Prasanth led the Kurnool Knights with 13 points, while Kunchala Srikanth contributed significantly with 7 points. For Bhimavaram, Abilash Reddy made a mark with 19 raid points, and substitute RH Rahul added 6 tackle points, but their efforts fell just short.

Next, the focus shifted to Pool B, where the Amravati Crushers showcased their prowess with a high-octane victory of 61-54 against the Tirupati Raiders. Potla Gopi Chand led the scoring spree with 16 raid points and 2 tackle points, while Kolamgari Rambabu added 12 raid points, and Ankalu Jampana secured a High 5.

Despite R Sai Sankar's impressive solo performance for Tirupati, accumulating 20 raid points and 3 tackle points, the Raiders couldn't match the comprehensive strength of Amravati.

The third match saw the Vizag Commandos triumph over the Krishna Defenders with a score of 49-36. Both Nolli Theja and Durga Prasad recorded Super 10s, while Rayi Narendra anchored the defense with 7 tackle points.

While Krishna's G Lakshma Reddy scored 17 raid points, the lack of support from teammates proved detrimental.

Bhimavaram Guardians found redemption in their fourth match, edging out the Kakinada Kraken 35-32. Abilash Reddy contributed 11 raid points, while Venkata Durga Rao added 8 raid and 2 tackle points. For Kraken, Varri Mahesh managed 10 raid points, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

The day concluded with a crucial match in Pool A, where the Kurnool Knights decisively defeated the Vizianagaram Ninjas 42-26 to reclaim the top slot. Pelleti Brahmareddy dominated the raids with 15 points, while the Ninjas' Chekka Nagababu scored 12 raid points but lacked support in the second half.

These results have once again reshaped the standings in Pool A, with the Kurnool Knights now leading with 24 points after six matches, just ahead of the Vizianagaram Ninjas at 23 points. The Bhimavaram Guardians have climbed to 16 points, while the Kakinada Kraken remain at the bottom with 9 points. In Pool B, the Amravati Crushers continue their unbeaten run, standing at the top with 29 points from five consecutive wins, followed by the Vizag Commandos with 18 points, the Tirupati Raiders with 8 points, and the Krishna Defenders trailing at 5 points.