Pro Kabaddi PKL 8: UP Yoddha displayed a terrific defensive masterclass to pull off a stunning upset victory with a 15-point win (42-27) over a strong Bengaluru Bulls side in the Pro Kabaddi League yesterday. Follow InisdeSport.IN for more updates
Pro Kabaddi PKL 8: UP Yoddha unleash a record-breaking defensive effort to take down Bengaluru Bulls
The UP defenders comprising Sumit, Nitesh Kumar, Ashu Singh and Shubam Kumar stepped up for their team when it mattered the most as they helped the team pick up a whopping 22 tackle points, which is the most by any team in the history of PKL.
Bengaluru went into the game as favorites, having won five out of their last six games. They were also placed second in the points table and against a team like UP Yoddha, it was expected to be a cakewalk for the Bulls. But UP Yoddha stepped into the mat as a completely different side.
Despite their frailties in raids, they showed what they can do with their defence as right from the word go, the defenders were seen prowling on the Bengaluru raiders. Defender Sumit started off the proceedings by unleashing a hat-trick of successful tackles within the first seven minutes.
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The first-half then saw the UP defenders producing three stunning super-tackles in the 14th, 15th and 17th minute. Surender Gill, primarily a defender, took down Pawan Sehrawat with a brilliant ankle hold to produce the first super tackle. Gurdeep then brought down Pawan Sehrawat and Chandran Ranjith with two super tackles to help UP lead by the end of first-half.
In the second-half, Shrikanth Jadhav who was brought in as a substitute continued to maintain the lead for UP as he picked up an amazing Super 10. He was also active in defence, picking up three crucial tackle points including a super tackle. Skipper Nitesh Kumar and Shubham Kumar too chippen in with super tackles each to complete a terrific victory for the UP Yoddha.
Pro Kabaddi PKL 8: UP Yoddha unleash a record-breaking defensive effort to take down Bengaluru Bulls
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