Yuva All Stars Kabaddi: Yuva Mumba Sets Up Eliminator Match with Yuva Yoddhas; Sonipat to Challenge Warriorz K.C.

Synopsis

The Super 6 and head-to-head rounds of the Yuva All-Stars Championship kabaddi concluded with Yuva Mumba, Sonipat Spartans, and Warriorz K.C. winning their matches. The playoffs are set to feature thrilling Eliminator clashes and a semifinal.

Key Takeaways

Yuva Mumba secured a playoff spot with a strong win against Junior Steelers.
Sonipat Spartans defeated Palani Tuskers to advance to the Eliminators.
Warriorz K.C. triumphed over Chandigarh Chargers, showcasing their strength.
The playoffs will include two Eliminators, a semifinal, and the final.
Jaipur Pink Cubs have already reached the final, thanks to their earlier victories.

Haridwar, April 1 (NationPress) The Super 6 and head-to-head phase of the Yuva All-Stars Championship kabaddi tournament wrapped up on Tuesday, with the leading three teams from the Super 6 and the team that faltered in the head-to-head round advancing to the playoffs. Yuva Mumba, Sonipat Spartans, and Warriorz K.C. secured victories in their final Super 6 matches at the Vandana Kataria Indoor Stadium in Haridwar.

Yuva Mumba triumphed over the Junior Steelers with a score of 48-26, clinching a playoff position. They headed into halftime with a narrow lead of 15-14 after a fiercely contested first half. The Steelers managed to execute an All Out on Yuva Mumba, momentarily taking the lead, but the Mumbai-based squad surged ahead by five points after delivering an All Out on the Junior Steelers.

Yuva Mumba went on to inflict two more All Outs on the Steelers, leaving the Haryana team trailing significantly in the match. They secured victory by 22 points, with Pruthviraj Shinde shining as the top performer, scoring 12 points. Mumbai concluded the Super 6 in third place, amassing 37 points.

Sonipat Spartans overcame Palani Tuskers with a score of 44-33, setting the stage for an Eliminator showdown against Warriorz K.C. They led 22-14 at halftime, thanks to an early All Out inflicted on the Tuskers. The Spartans managed to execute two All Outs on Palani in the second half, extending their lead.

Although the Tuskers managed to execute an All Out on the Spartans, narrowing the gap to 11 points, it was not enough to turn the tide. Pankaj Thakur (12 points) and Ankit Saharwa (11 points) played pivotal roles in securing victory for Sonipat.

In another match, Warriorz K.C. defeated Chandigarh Chargers 51-34, led by Nitin Singh who contributed 10 raid points. The Bengal franchise established a commanding 20-point lead by halftime, with the score at 30-10 due to two All Outs on the Chargers. Both teams executed an All Out each in the second half, but Warriorz maintained their advantage, winning by 15 points.

The head-to-head match between Jaipur Pink Cubs and Yuva Yoddhas was cancelled as the Pink Cubs had already secured two wins, guaranteeing their spot in the tournament final.

The playoff stage will consist of four matches: two Eliminators, one semifinal, and a final. The team that lost in the head-to-head round will face the third-placed team from the Super 6 in Eliminator 1, while the top two teams from Super 6 will clash in Eliminator 2. Both Eliminators are scheduled for April 2.

The winners of Eliminator 1 and Eliminator 2 will compete in the semifinal on Thursday, and the semifinal victor will face the head-to-head winner in the Grand Finale on Friday.