Synopsis
On Day 7 of the Yuva All-Stars Championship Kabaddi in Haridwar, the Sonipat Spartans, Chandigarh Chargers, Palani Tuskers, and Yuva Paltan achieved impressive victories. Notably, the Tuskers returned to form, and Yuva Paltan had a thrilling win against Warriorz K.C.Key Takeaways
- Sonipat Spartans secured a dominant win against Kurukshetra Warriors.
- Chandigarh Chargers stunned Yuva Mumba with a strong comeback.
- Palani Tuskers regained their winning form against Junior Steelers.
- Ashish Padale led Yuva Paltan to a thrilling victory over Warriorz K.C..
- All teams displayed impressive skills and competitive spirit.
Haridwar (Uttarakhand), March 13 (NationPress) - On Day 7 of the Yuva All-Stars Championship Kabaddi held at the Vandana Kataria Indoor Stadium, the Sonipat Spartans, Chandigarh Chargers, Palani Tuskers, and Yuva Paltan all claimed victories.
The day began with the Sonipat Spartans overpowering the Kurukshetra Warriors with a score of 51-38. The Spartans executed an All-Out against the Warriors, establishing an eight-point advantage by halftime. They maintained their superiority in the second half, achieving two additional All-Outs. For the Warriors, Sachin Jagbir was notable, scoring 16 raid points, while Harsh Kumar shone with 18 raid points. With this win, the Spartans climbed to second place with 24 points from six matches.
In the second clash, the Chandigarh Chargers shocked Yuva Mumba with a 32-17 victory. Despite a strong start from the Mumbai side, the Chargers shifted the momentum, inflicting an All-Out to secure a 14-9 lead at halftime. They stifled Mumba’s scoring in the second half, ultimately winning by 15 points. Sunny stood out defensively with seven tackle points while Virender Singh and Pruthviraj Shinde each contributed six raid points. The Chargers currently hold fourth place in Pool B with 14 points, while Yuva Mumba has dropped to third with 18 points.
Subsequently, the Palani Tuskers defeated the Junior Steelers 34-27, marking their return to winning form. The Tuskers were slightly ahead at halftime, leading 17-14. They boosted their lead with a Super Raid by Kesavan Raja, while the Steelers suffered an All-Out, handing the Tuskers six points.
This victory placed the Palani Tuskers in third position in Pool A with 17 points, pushing the Junior Steelers to fourth with 16 points from five matches. Kesavan Raja emerged as the key player, scoring nine points.
In the final match of the day, Yuva Paltan narrowly defeated Warriorz K.C.. The first half was closely contested, with Yuva Paltan leading 12-11 at halftime. Warriorz K.C. initially took a five-point lead in the second half after an All-Out but struggled to maintain it with seven minutes left.
Ashish Padale executed a crucial Super Raid in a do-or-die scenario, adding four points and cutting the deficit to two. Yuva Paltan then managed to level the score at 25-25 with an All-Out. The teams were tied at 29-29 with just one minute left when Padale completed another successful raid, and Nithesh Ramaiah made a pivotal tackle to deny Warriorz K.C. an equalizer in the final raid.
Ashish Padale finished as the standout performer with 12 raid points. Presently, Yuva Paltan is ranked fifth in Pool B, while Warriorz K.C. also sits fifth in Pool A, both teams having accrued 12 points from five matches.
