The Kolkata Thunderbolts beat Bengaluru Torpedoes
The Bengaluru Torpedoes were beaten 15-13, 15-8, 9-15, 15-12, 15-10 by the Kolkata Thunderbolts in the RuPay Prime Volleyball League at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday. This match resulted in two points for Kolkata, while Vinit Kumar of the Kolkata Thunderbolts was named Player of the Match.
The Kolkata Thunderbolts took a 6-3 lead because to a stunning spike by Aravindhan S. The Torpedoes, on the other hand, came back and tied the game at 6-6. Following that, the Thunderbolts pulled off a great block to take a two-point lead, 11-9. Kolkata capitalised on the momentum and won the first set 15-13.
The Thunderbolts continued to dominate in the second set, taking a 7-4 lead. As Kolkata’s advantage grew even larger, Matthew August delivered a spectacular spike. The Thunderbolts won the second set 15-8 after clinching a Super Point.
Captain Ashwal Rai and Aravindhan pulled off a spectacular block to help their side grab a 4-2 lead in the third set. Ganesha’s spike, though, tied the game at 4-4 for the Torpedoes. Pankaj Sharma’s spectacular spike helped Bengaluru score a critical Super Point and grab an 11-8 lead. The Torpedoes ultimately won the set 15-9 and jumped on board.
The Thunderbolts regained the momentum as they took the lead at 6-4 through a magnificent spike by the skipper Ashwal Rai in the fourth set. A fabulous spike by Vinit Kumar helped the Thunderbolts keep their noses in front. Ashwal pulled off another fantastic spike as Kolkata won a crucial Super Point to take a three-point lead at 13-10. The Thunderbolts eventually sealed the match after taking the fourth set at 15-12.
The two teams played out another hard-fought contest in the final set as they were locked at 6-6. However, Captain Ashwal stood tall once again as the Thunderbolts took the lead at 12-9. A Super Serve by Tharun Gowda K helped Kolkata wrap up the final set at 15-10.
The Hyderabad Black Hawks and Chennai Blitz will take on each other at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad at 1900 hrs on Sunday.
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