Yuva All-Stars Kabaddi: Palani Tuskers Make a Comeback, Junior Steelers Overpower Vasco Vipers

Synopsis

On March 26, 2025, in Haridwar, the Yuva All-Stars Championship saw Palani Tuskers, Jaipur Pink Cubs, Junior Steelers, and Yuva Paltan winning their matches. Notably, Junior Steelers defeated Vasco Vipers by a significant margin, while the Tuskers edged out Chandigarh Chargers in a thrilling finish.

Key Takeaways

Junior Steelers defeated Vasco Vipers 63-26.
Jaipur Pink Cubs won against UP Falcons 50-33.
Yuva Paltan kept their hopes alive with a 50-33 win over Kurukshetra Warriors.
Palani Tuskers narrowly beat Chandigarh Chargers 36-33.
Jaya Soorya and Mohit Surender were standout players in their matches.

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), March 26 (NationPress) The Palani Tuskers, Jaipur Pink Cubs, Junior Steelers, and Yuva Paltan triumphed in their respective matches on Day 21 of the 2025 Yuva All-Stars Championship kabaddi in Haridwar on Wednesday.

The Junior Steelers dominated the Vasco Vipers with a score of 63-26 in the opening match. The Steelers led at halftime with a score of 32-12, thanks to two All-Outs and a Super Raid. In the second half, they executed two more All-Outs against the Vipers, sealing their victory by a margin of 37 points. Jaya Soorya starred with 18 points, which included 16 raid points and 2 tackle points. The Steelers currently hold the fourth position in Pool A with 33 points, while the Vipers are at the bottom with 14 points.

The Jaipur Pink Cubs achieved a 50-33 victory over the UP Falcons. They started strong, leading 27-15 at halftime. The Cubs executed a Super Raid and two All-Outs in the first half. They continued their dominance in the second half, inflicting another All-Out and maintaining their lead. Parvinder (16 points) and K. Dharanidharan (13 points) were key players in this comfortable win. The Pink Cubs are currently leading Pool A with 73 points, while the Falcons sit fifth with 33 points.

Yuva Paltan secured a win against the Kurukshetra Warriors with a score of 50-33, keeping their championship hopes alive. They quickly executed an All-Out on the Warriors, taking a 9-0 lead. The Pune-based team managed a second All-Out against the Warriors, leading 30-14 at halftime. Both teams traded All-Outs in the second half, but the Warriors couldn't recover. Ajay Gulia was the standout raider with 10 points, matching the Warriors’ raider Karambir Thakur, who also scored 10 points. Yuva Paltan and Kurukshetra Warriors are ranked fifth and sixth in Pool B with 31 and 20 points, respectively.

In a nail-biting finish, the Palani Tuskers narrowly defeated the Chandigarh Chargers 36-33. The Chargers managed an All-Out against the Tuskers in the closing moments of the first half, gaining a slim two-point lead. The Tuskers leveled the match at 26-26 and then took a four-point advantage following an All-Out. They successfully held on to their lead to win by three points.

Mohit Surender shone with 15 points in the match. Currently, the Chargers are fourth in Pool B with 42 points, while the Tuskers are third in Pool A with 41 points.