Hyderabad, Oct 4 (NationPress) Shubham Chaudhary was honored as the Player of the Match as the Mumbai Meteors delivered a precise performance, securing a 15-9, 15-13, 15-7 victory against the home team Hyderabad Black Hawks in the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

The Meteors took control early with their serves, leaving Hyderabad out of position repeatedly. Abhinav Salar's exceptional serving rattled Hyderabad's defense. An ill-fated decision by Hyderabad to call a super point backfired, thanks to a crucial block by Shubham Chaudhary that favored Mumbai.

Paulo Lamounier skillfully distributed his passes between Niyas Abdul Salam and Sahil Kumar, both of whom posed significant threats in attack. However, Mumbai's preparation shone through as they consistently employed a two-man block against these attackers, fortifying their defense.

Mathias Loftesnes further bolstered Mumbai's offensive efforts, while Hyderabad introduced Guru in an attempt to penetrate their rival's defense. Nevertheless, Mumbai seized the momentum, with Shubham delivering consistent powerful strikes.

Lamounier began orchestrating pipe attacks with John Joseph on the court as the Black Hawks searched for a comeback. However, Hyderabad struggled to counter Abhinav's final set service run, where the Mumbai blocker executed two swift super serves and achieved two aces, decisively swinging the game in favor of the Meteors. Mumbai showcased dominance throughout the match, resulting in a 3-0 triumph.

Previously, the Hyderabad Black Hawks kicked off their Season 4 campaign in the PVL with a win over the Calicut Heroes, claiming victory with scores of 15-12, 18-16, and 18-16 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Thursday. Paulo Lamounier emerged as the Player of the Match.

Calicut's Vikas Maan exhibited impressive blocking skills, thwarting Hyderabad's early offense. Coach Sunny Joseph's decision to start Ashok Bishnoi from Rajasthan proved beneficial as his aggressive play supported Calicut's cause. Sahil Kumar initiated a counter-attack, attempting to reinstate the hosts into the game. Yet, inconsistencies in Calicut's first touch hampered their momentum, allowing the Hawks to take the lead.