New Delhi – Bengaluru Bulls stayed on track after a stylish 43‑32 win over Bengal Warriorz at Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Sunday night. The match kept fans on the edge from start to finish, but the bull’s star player was Alireza Mirzaian, who chipped in 18 points and helped the team secure its third straight victory.
### Alireza leads Bulls to third win in a row
Alireza Mirzaian opened the game strong, scoring early to keep Bengaluru inside the contest. He was instrumental throughout, ending the night with a Super 10. Bengaluru’s coach, BC Ramesh, highlighted how the team’s third straight win moves them up to fourth place in the league standings.
Deepak Sankar anchored the Bulls’ defence and earned a “High Five” accolade for his back‑line play. His tackles were a key factor in holding Bengal Warriorz at bay.
Devank Dalal, who has collected 13 consecutive Super 10s, fell short again, as the Warriorz were unable to turn his performance into a lead.
### A tightly contested start
Bulls and Warriorz began the game evenly. Devank set a confident tone with early raids, while defender Ashish kept the backline stable. In response, Alireza’s quick points kept the Bulldogs close in the early quarters, and the first ten minutes saw the Warriors edge the score 10–9.
Both teams traded successful raids in the second decade of the game. Devank sliced through the Bulls’ defence, but Alireza’s all‑round work kept the scoreline tight. A strong play – a Super Tackle on Himanshu Narwal – helped the Bulls swing momentum in their favour, and a subsequent raid gave Bengaluru a comfortable 22–15 halftime lead.
### Bulls stay ahead through the second half
With a nine‑point margin at the start of the second half, the Bulls pushed the tempo, and Alireza’s brilliant raid removed three Warriors’ players – Ashish, Manjeet and Narwal – strengthening Bengaluru’s dominance. Warriorz responded with an All‑Out on the Bulls, but Alireza countered with a decisive raid that extended the Bulls’ advantage to 35–26.
In the final quarter, the Bulls tightened their control. Alireza continued to torment the Warriors’ defence, clinching another Super 10. Deepak Sankar delivered key tackles, including two critical stops on Devank, earning his High Five award.
The Warriors forced a few empty raids, but the Bulls’ structure and composure maintained an 11‑point lead to seal the 43–32 victory.
### Final standings and outlook
The win places the Bengaluru Bulls solidly in fourth place on the points table, keeping them in contention for playoff spots. Meanwhile, Bengal Warriorz will look to regroup after a hard‑fought match that didn’t deliver the result they deserved. Alireza Mirzaian will be highlighted in preview pieces as the player to watch in Friday’s next fixture.
Source: ianslive
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