Gazab Ghaziabad Crushes Yamuna Yoddhas in UPKL Season 2
Noida – The Noida Indoor Stadium hosted the third day of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League’s second season on Saturday, where Gazab Ghaziabad overwhelmed the Yamuna Yoddhas with a 56‑28 victory.
From the opening whistle, Gazab’s aggressive raids and disciplined defense put Yamuna under constant pressure. The momentum swung in Gazab’s favor as the team piled on a series of all‑outs, steadily pulling the scoreline further ahead.
Captain Uday Dabas led the charge. He racked up 19 raid points and orchestrated three all‑outs, repeatedly breaking through the Yoddhas’ line. A standout moment came when Dabas, even when pinned by two defenders, surged forward, crossed the halfway line, and sealed the raid to eliminate the remaining players.
The defenders kept the Yoddha raiders in line, playing compact and effective tackles. By halftime, Gazab already held a commanding 30‑12 lead and never looked back, extending their advantage with steady offense and timely tackles to finish the game comfortably.
The match was attended by Tusshar Kapoor, co‑owner of Gazab Ghaziabad, who praised the team for their comprehensive win. Kapoor said he is confident that if the players maintain this level of play, they can lift the UPKL trophy.
Other Weekend Highlights
Friday’s matches also delivered drama. Awadh Ramdoots edged out Kanpur Warriors 35‑34 in a tightly contested game that went down to the last raid. Kanpur headed into halftime 17‑15 ahead after a late super raid by Sushant, but Awadh’s captain Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi and a resilient defense turned the tide to snatch a narrow win.
In the tournament’s most dominant performance to date, Kashi Kings beat Ganga Kings of Mirzapur 52‑30. The Kings dominated all phases of play, racking up six all‑outs and steadily pulling away. Arjun Sirohi, named Raider of the Match, led the attack, while defender Vipul Chaudhary was named Best Defender for his work in marshaling the backline.
Defending champions Lucknow Lions also displayed their strength, defeating Purvanchal Panthers 40‑21. Arjun Deshwal started the match with a super raid and guided the Lions to a 20‑8 halftime lead. Purvanchal tried to rally in the second half, but Lucknow’s defenses held firm with four decisive super tackles. Deshwal was named Raider of the Match with nine raid points and three tackle points, while Mohd Aman earned Defender of the Match honors with seven tackle points.
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