Yuva Kabaddi Series: Delhi, Chandigarh, and U.P. Shine Bright with One-Sided Victories on Christmas Day
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Coimbatore, Dec 25 (NationPress) The Delhi Dhurandhars, Chandigarh Chargers, UP Falcons, and Chola Veerans triumphed in their matches on the third day of the 11th edition of the Yuva Kabaddi Series Division 2, transforming the event into a Christmas celebration at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education here on Wednesday.
The day kicked off with the Delhi Dhurandhars securing their first win of the tournament against Panchala Pride with a score of 53-29. Anuj Negi emerged as the standout player, accumulating 17 raid points, while Vinod Pal added an impressive seven tackle points off the bench. Panchala Pride faced their third straight defeat despite solid performances from Ankit Singh with seven tackle points and Rahul Kumar with nine raid points.
Chandigarh Chargers maintained their winning streak by overcoming Hampi Heroes 45-31 in the day's second match. Bablu Singh showcased an exceptional all-round performance, contributing five raid points and four tackle points. Nikesh also shone, achieving a Super 10 alongside his defensive efforts. Although Krupasagar D from Hampi managed a Super 10, he lacked sufficient support from his teammates.
The UP Falcons ascended to the top of the leaderboard with an impressive 52-22 victory over Vizag Victors in the third match. Rachit Yadav delivered a phenomenal performance with 17 raid points, complemented by Ashish Bhati’s 12 raid points, proving overwhelming for the Vizag team. Despite Pirati Srisivatejesh achieving a Super 10, Vizag Victors could not contend with the Falcons’ comprehensive display.
The day's concluding match was tightly contested, with the Chola Veerans narrowly defeating Hyderabad Hurricanes 31-29. Iyyappan Veerapandian was instrumental, leading with a Super 10 and receiving strong support from Arun Kumar. Despite a brave effort from Hyderabad, highlighted by Banothu Santhosh and Suresh Oruganti both scoring Super 10s, the Hurricanes ultimately fell short by just two points.
