In an exciting match during the 12th Season of the PKL at SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur, the Bengal Warriorz vs UP Yoddhas faced off in a back-and-forth battle as the Warriorz made an emphatic comeback, winning, 41-37. The match ended the Warriorz’ four-match losing streak with a perfect Super 10 effort from Devank Dalal and a grueling High Five from Ashish supporting the victory.
Strong Start by UP Yoddhas
The game started with UP Yoddhas fully in command. Guman Singh set the tone early by scoring an opening raid and their defense, spearheaded by Ashu Singh and Hitesh, totally ruled the first quarter. Their good coordination fetched them an early ALL OUT and took them to a dominating 10-4 lead. By the first timeout, Yoddhas were sailing smoothly with a 12-5 lead.
Bengal Warriorz Show Signs of Life Before Halftime
While temporarily behind, the Bengal Warriorz rallied through timely raids by Devank and a Bonus Point, reducing the deficit to 12-16. UP Yoddhas, however, still had their lead entering the halftime break, with a 5-point lead of 18-13.
Second Half: Bengal Warriorz vs UP Yoddhas Momentum Shift
The second half saw a complete turnabout. The Warriorz started to fight back into the game, bringing the lead down to 22-25. Then the turning point arrived an ALL OUT of immense importance delivered by the Bengal Warriorz took them ahead 26-25, swinging the momentum sharply in their direction.
Devank’s Sixth Super 10, Ashish’s High Five Seal the Deal
While the tension built up in the closing stages of the Bengal Warriorz vs UP Yoddhas thriller, the Warriorz (if anything) looked comfortable. Devank secured his sixth consecutive Super 10, furthering his reputation as a top tier raider. Meanwhile, Ashish recorded his High Five as he helped finish off a defence line that was looking more and more unbreachable.
Last Few Minutes: Warriorz Stage Knockout Punch
With under three minutes left on the clock, the match was 34-33. But the Warriorz struck a telling blow by delivering a second ALL OUT and taking a 38-34 lead. The UP Yoddhas attempted to make a comeback but the Bengal team kept their composure and sealed the match at 41-37 a vital four-point win.
Match Highlights: Bengal Warriorz vs UP Yoddhas
Final Score: Bengal Warriorz 41 – 37 UP Yoddhas
Venue: SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur
Top Raider: Devank Dalal (Super 10 – 6th in a row)
Top Defender: Ashish (High Five)
Turning Point: Bengal Warriorz’ second-half ALL OUT
Match Winner: Bengal Warriorz
PKL Season 12 – September 17 Fixtures
Ahead of that, here are the PKL Season 12 matches on Wednesday, September 17:
Match 1: Telugu Titans vs Dabang Delhi K.C.
Match 2: Haryana Steelers vs Patna Pirates
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