New Delhi, Oct 14 (NationPress) The astonishing raiding display by UP Yoddhas propelled the team to a remarkable comeback victory, defeating Tamil Thalaivas 32-21 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday.

This match was tightly contested, with Guman Singh netting eight points and Gagan contributing six, allowing the Yoddhas to achieve their second straight win. Defensively, Hitesh's High Five rendered Sagar Rathee's High Five ineffective, as the Yoddhas climbed to the 8th position on the points table.

The initial moments featured a series of unsuccessful raids from both Guman Singh and Moein Shafaghi, with both teams displaying disciplined defensive strategies. The first significant score came from Yoddhas’ Gagan Gowda, who executed a successful Do-Or-Die Raid, eliminating Nitesh Kumar and providing his team with early momentum.

The Yoddhas’ defense, led by Mahender Singh, remained vigilant, successfully tackling Moein Shafaghi twice in quick succession. Nonetheless, the Tamil Thalaivas gradually found their rhythm through their star raider Arjun Deshwal, whose sharp precision consistently earned points against the Yoddhas’ corners. Sagar Rathee’s solid defense also contributed significantly, earning multiple tackle points and enabling the Thalaivas to claim an ALL OUT.

However, the Yoddhas were relentless. Gagan Gowda kept them in the game with precise raids, scoring against key Thalaivas defenders like Nitesh Kumar, while Bhavani Rajput made crucial do-or-die contributions. The defensive alliance of Mahender and Hitesh executed critical tackles, preventing the Thalaivas from extending their lead.

As the half progressed, the game became increasingly competitive, with both teams alternating between empty raids and quick single-point returns. Ultimately, it was Deshwal's consistency that allowed the Thalaivas to go into halftime with a 17-14 lead, setting the stage for a thrilling second half.

The second half commenced cautiously, with Bhavani Rajput initially struggling to break through. However, Ronak from Tamil Thalaivas opened the scoring by sending Ashu Singh off the mat. Nevertheless, the Yoddhas’ defense soon regained control, with Hitesh executing successive tackles on Aashish and Moein Shafaghi, halting Tamil's progression.

Midway through the half, the match evolved into a tactical showdown. Guman Singh found his stride, executing several successful raids, including a pivotal double-point raid that eliminated both Ronak and Narender Kandola. The Thalaivas, however, remained resilient, with Narender countering with two sharp Do-Or-Die raids as Deshwal sought to regain control.

The concluding moments tested both teams' resolve. The Thalaivas attempted to mount a comeback with Moein Shafaghi's late raid, but the Yoddhas maintained their composure. Guman Singh capped off a stellar performance, and in a stunning turnaround, the Yoddhas, who were trailing at halftime, clinched a 32-31 victory.