The Volleyball Champions League (VCL) delivered a double-header of contrasting results at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Wednesday, 15 October 2026, as Ayodhya Garjan produced a commanding straight-sets victory over Emperia Marathas and Haryana Hurricanes held off a spirited fightback from Hoogly Hitters to claim a hard-fought 2-1 win.

Ayodhya Garjan's Dominant 3-0 Sweep

Ayodhya Garjan wasted no time imposing themselves on the contest, taking the opening set 21-13 with a composed and assured display. The second set proved far more competitive, with Emperia Marathas raising their level to push the match to a tightly contested finish. Ayodhya, however, held their nerve at the crucial moments to edge through 21-20 and move to a 2-0 lead.

Carrying their momentum into the third set, Ayodhya kept the Marathas under sustained pressure and sealed the sweep 21-14, completing a dominant 3-0 victory. The result underlines Ayodhya Garjan's consistency across all three sets, particularly their ability to close out the tighter second set without conceding the initiative.

Player of the Match and Key Honours

Pranav Kapil Dev of Ayodhya Garjan was named Player of the Match for his performance, while teammate Prince earned the Impact Player award. Reflecting on the result, Pranav said, “It was a good team performance, and I am happy that we could secure a straight-sets win. We started strongly in the first set, but the second was much closer, and we had to stay focused to get over the line. The team showed good coordination and maintained its intensity throughout the match. We are pleased with this result.”

Haryana Hurricanes Hold Off Hoogly Hitters' Comeback

Haryana Hurricanes took early control of their fixture, racing to a 21-11 win in the opening set before edging a competitive second 21-19 to build a decisive 2-0 cushion. Hoogly Hitters refused to capitulate, rallying to win the third set 21-18, but the deficit proved too steep to overturn as Haryana secured the match 2-1.

Chirag Yadav was awarded Player of the Match for Haryana, with Shakti Singh picking up the Impact Player honour. “It feels great to contribute to the team's win. We started strongly and played with confidence in the first two sets. Hoogly came back well in the third, but we stayed focused on our overall performance. The team worked hard for this result, and we will look to carry this momentum into our upcoming matches,” Chirag said after the final whistle.

Notable Attendee

The double-header at the Noida Indoor Stadium was attended by Suresh Rana, State Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a former Cabinet Minister in the Government of Uttar Pradesh, lending added visibility to the growing VCL franchise.

What's Next for the Teams

Both Ayodhya Garjan and Haryana Hurricanes will look to build on their winning starts as the VCL progresses, while Emperia Marathas and Hoogly Hitters face the challenge of regrouping ahead of their next outings in the competition.