U Mumba Outlast UP Yoddhas in Thrilling Pro Kabaddi League Clash

Noida, December 4 - In a gripping encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, U Mumba managed to secure a narrow 35-33 victory against UP Yoddhas in the opening match of the Noida leg of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

The match saw standout performances from U Mumba's Ajit Chouhan and Rohit Raghav, both contributing 8 points each, which were instrumental in their team's comeback. Despite a heroic effort from UP Yoddhas' Bharat Hooda, who achieved a Super 10, it wasn't enough to clinch the win for the home side.

UP Yoddhas started strong, establishing a significant lead early on. Their cohesive play between raiders and defenders led to an ALL OUT against U Mumba in the 14th minute, giving them a substantial lead. However, U Mumba fought back, reducing the deficit to a single point by the end of the first half, which concluded at 17-16.

The second half was a roller-coaster with U Mumba's defense, led by skipper Sunil Kumar, stepping up their game. Despite UP Yoddhas regaining momentum with Hooda's relentless raids, U Mumba's resilience paid off. The game's momentum swung back and forth, with U Mumba eventually managing another ALL OUT against UP Yoddhas in the dying moments, securing their lead and the match.

The match was not without its dramatic moments, particularly when U Mumba's captain Sunil Kumar was the last man standing before being tackled by UP's defender Sumit, leading to their second ALL OUT of the game.

This victory marks a significant moment for U Mumba, the PKL season 2 champions, as they continue their campaign in the league with renewed vigor.

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