Thrilling Victory: U Mumba Triumphs in PKL Noida Leg Opener

U Mumba narrowly defeated UP Yoddhas 35-33 in a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League match. Ajit Chouhan and Rohit Raghav led with 8 points each. Haryana Steelers triumphed over Gujarat Giants, 39-23, claiming third place in the standings. The decisive match was marked by strategic raiding and solid defense.

In a nail-biting opener for the Pro Kabaddi League's Noida leg, U Mumba clinched a narrow 35-33 victory over UP Yoddhas at Noida Indoor Stadium on Sunday. The win was spearheaded by standout performances from Ajit Chouhan and Rohit Raghav, both scoring 8 crucial points to tip the scales in their favor.

The second match of the day saw Haryana Steelers deliver a commanding 39-23 win against Gujarat Giants, elevating them to the third position in the league standings. Key contributors included Mohammadreza Shadloui, Shivam Patare, and Vinay on the offensive, with Rahul shining defensively.

UP Yoddhas initially seemed in control, mounting an early lead, but faced a determined U Mumba comeback in the second half. Despite UP's comeback attempts thanks to Bharat Hooda's efforts, Chouhan and Raghav's late-game heroics secured U Mumba's win, echoing their championship prowess from PKL season 2.

(With inputs from agencies.)