Pro Kabaddi League: Bengaluru Bulls hold off UP Yoddhas for a crucial victory and playoff qualification
In a high-stakes match on Sunday at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, the Bengaluru Bulls put on an impressive performance to defeat the UP Yoddhas 38-35 and proceed to the playoffs in the Pro Kabaddi League 2022
Bengaluru Bulls beat UP Yoddhas 38-35.Bharat (eight points), Vikash Kandola (six points), and Neeraj Narwal (five points) all contributed enough for the Bengaluru Bulls to qualify for the playoffs.
When the game first started, there wasn't much separating the two teams because they both knew that a victory would guarantee them a spot in the playoffs.
However, Bharat's influence over the game soon grew, and the UP Yoddhas, who were now few, faced an All-Out.
Gurdeep made two Super Tackles in a row, the second of which was on Bharat, delaying the conclusion. However, the Bengaluru Bulls eventually pushed the game's first All-Out to grab a slim 13-10 lead.
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The UP Yoddhas' defence made a few mistakes, which allowed the Bengaluru Bulls to take advantage of them and extend their lead by two more points before halftime, 19-14.
The Bengaluru Bulls maintained their lead from the first half into the first few minutes of the second, and they dealt the U.P Yoddhas a second All-Out to take a 10-point lead quickly.
They appeared to have secured the victory thanks to Bharat and Neeraj Narwal's effective raiding and Saurabh Nandal's strong defence.
The Bengaluru Bulls' defence suddenly began leaking points with five minutes left, and they soon found themselves facing an All-Out with the UP Yoddhas eyeing a comeback. Mahender Singh's Super Tackle on Pardeep Narwal stopped the flow and dispersed the UP Yoddhas.
That was plenty, and the Bengaluru Bulls hung on to secure a well-deserved victory despite a late All-Out by the UP Yoddhas.
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