Yuva Yoddhas Set to Face Jaipur Pink Cubs in Kabaddi Finale
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Synopsis
The Yuva Yoddhas secured a 15-point victory against Warriorz K.C. in the Yuva All-Stars Championship 2025 semifinal, leading to a final matchup against the Jaipur Pink Cubs, who have previously defeated the Yoddhas in all encounters this season.
Key Takeaways
- Yuva Yoddhas defeated Warriorz K.C. 39-21 in semifinal.
- Jaipur Pink Cubs won all previous matches against Yoddhas.
- Both teams excelled in the pool stages, finishing at the top of their respective pools.
- Anil from Pink Cubs was the standout player in key matches.
- Yoddhas demonstrated resilience by coming back in playoffs.
Haridwar, April 3 (NationPress) The Yuva Yoddhas achieved a significant 15-point win against Warriorz K.C. during the Yuva All-Stars Championship 2025 semifinal on Thursday, paving the way for a decisive battle against the Jaipur Pink Cubs.
In their previous encounters in the Yuva All-Stars Championship 2025, the Jaipur Pink Cubs have triumphed over the Yuva Yoddhas in all three matches. Their most recent clash occurred during the pool stage, where the Jaipur team secured a close 36-33 victory, spearheaded by Anil’s impressive 12 points.
Finishing first in Pool A with 80 points, the Jaipur Pink Cubs outperformed the Yoddhas, who topped Pool B with 65 points. Both teams progressed to the head-to-head phase, where they were set to face off in a best-of-three match series. The Pink Cubs clinched the first match in this series, decisively defeating the Yoddhas 44-29, with Anil shining again by contributing 15 raid points.
In the second match, the Jaipur Pink Cubs overcame the Yuva Yoddhas 33-26, thanks to Anil’s 11 raid points, establishing a 2-0 lead in the head-to-head and securing a direct spot in the final.
After narrowly missing the final berth, the Yoddhas advanced to the playoff round. They defeated Yuva Mumba 38-27 in Eliminator 1, setting up a semifinal against the victor of Eliminator 2, Warriorz K.C., who won against the Sonipat Spartans in an exciting match.
In the semifinal, the Yuva Yoddhas triumphed over Warriorz K.C. 39-21, launching into the match with an impressive six-point run for an early 6-0 lead. The Yoddhas executed an All Out on Warriorz K.C., widening their lead to eight points.
The Uttar Pradesh-based team achieved another All Out against their rivals, extending their advantage to 15 points, going into halftime at 22-9.
In the second half, the Yuva Yoddhas garnered 17 points while the Bengal team managed only 12. Warriorz K.C. had a challenging match, lagging behind from the start. Shivam Singh was the standout Raider with 10 points, while Ravi excelled as the Best Defender with seven tackle points.
