Did the Hyderabad Black Hawks End Bengaluru Torpedoes' Winning Streak in PVL 2025?

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Key Takeaways
- Hyderabad Black Hawks secured a thrilling 3-2 victory.
- Deepu Venugopal was awarded Player of the Match.
- The match showcased intense competition and remarkable skills.
- This win elevated the Hawks to fifth place in the points table.
- The Bengaluru Torpedoes experienced their first loss of the season.
Hyderabad, Oct 18 (NationPress) The Hyderabad Black Hawks delivered a shocking defeat to the Bengaluru Torpedoes in the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) 2025 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Saturday, clinching the match with scores of 13-15, 15-10, 18-16, 14-16, 15-11.
Deepu Venugopal earned the title of Player of the Match. This victory propelled the hosts to the fifth position on the points table, accumulating 9 points from 6 matches.
Jalen Penrose was the go-to player for Bengaluru's captain Matthew West at the onset. Jishnu and Mujeeb executed essential blocks, while Sahil's super spike awarded the Hawks a super point, narrowing the gap between the teams. However, a service error from Athul allowed the Torpedoes to secure an early set lead.
Joel Benjamin began to find his rhythm in attacks. With Sahil's all-around performance, Hyderabad maintained pressure on the Torpedoes. The presence of Shikhar Singh reinforced Hyderabad's defense. A daring super serve from Hyderabad proved effective as Niyas blocked Penrose, much to the crowd's excitement.
Preet Karan's precise distribution helped Hyderabad sustain their momentum. A mishit from Sahil granted Bengaluru a super point, but libero Deepu's outstanding defensive skills made it challenging for Penrose to find openings, allowing Hyderabad to take the lead.
Vitor Yudi Yamamoto's impressive cross-body spikes secured vital points for the hosts. Nevertheless, a clever serve from West resulted in a super point for the Torpedoes, enabling them to push the game to a decisive fifth set with Jishnu's super block against Sahil.
Yudi leveraged his strength and acrobatic finesse to maintain the Hawks' lead in the final set. The two-man block led by Shikar thwarted the Torpedoes on several occasions. A service error from Sethu cost Bengaluru an essential super point, allowing Hyderabad to achieve a thrilling 3-2 victory.