How Did Bharat Hooda and Telugu Titans Triumph Over U Mumba?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Bharat Hooda excelled with 13 points and a Super Raid.
- The Telugu Titans displayed strong teamwork and strategy.
- U Mumba struggled without their key raider, Ajit Chouhan.
- The match concluded with the Titans achieving their third consecutive victory.
- The Titans' defense played a crucial role in their win.
Visakhapatnam, Sep 10 (NationPress) The Telugu Titans delivered a stellar performance to conclude the Vizag leg, triumphing 45-37 against U Mumba at the Vishwanadh Sports Club on Wednesday night. Bharat Hooda spearheaded the victory with 13 points, while Chetan Sahu (6 points) and captain Vijay Malik (5 points) provided crucial support, marking the Titans' third consecutive win.
A formidable start from the home side established the match's rhythm, with Bharat showcasing his skills. He initiated the scoring with a multi-point raid, followed by Chetan's successful tackle on Anil during a do-or-die raid. Bharat's second multi-point raid led to an all-out on U Mumba by the 6th minute.
Following the all-out, skipper Vijay also made his mark with a successful raid on Rinku, as the former champions struggled to get their bearings. Anil managed to score a touch point off Ankit, while Rinku countered with a tackle on Bharat. Chetan then eliminated Anil and switched to raiding mode, sending Vijay Kumar off the mat, concluding the first phase with a score of 14-5.
The dominance continued into the second phase, as another all-out occurred against U Mumba in the 14th minute, extending the score to 18-7. For Sunil Kumar's team, only Satish Kannan shone amid the absence of their key raider, Ajit Chouhan.
Bharat Hooda continued his excellence in this final match in Vizag, executing a Super Raid that secured him a Super 10. His remarkable performance left U Mumba struggling, with the halftime score at 27-11.
U Mumba began the second half strongly with a Super Tackle led by Sunil Kumar, taking down Bharat with a brilliant move. However, mistakes soon plagued their efforts, leading to a third all-out. This came when Vijay earned a touch point on Satish.
Substitute Amirmohammad Zafardanesh could not shift the momentum for his team, as Bharat caught him as well, widening the lead to 20 points. Zafardanesh later managed to score a touch point on Avi Duhan before Vijay Kumar tackled Bharat, giving U Mumba a brief respite. By the end of the third quarter, the score stood at 39-21.
With ten minutes remaining, U Mumba was focused on damage control. Substitute Sandeep made a mark with six raid points, but the Titans responded; Shankar Gadai and Ajit Pawar combined to take down Sandeep for a Super Tackle, further extending their lead.
As the match neared its conclusion, the Titans eventually conceded an all-out after Zafardanesh eliminated both Shankar and Ajit in a single raid. U Mumba fought back, narrowing the gap to just eight points, but the deficit proved insurmountable as the Telugu Titans celebrated a remarkable victory to close their home leg.