Ganga Kings of Mirzapur emerged victorious over Gazab Ghaziabad, thwarting their chances of advancing to the top-four stage in Season 2 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) in Noida. The match, which marked the opening of Do-or-Die Week on Day 15 of UPKL Season 2, was crucial for both teams. Ganga Kings, already out of the top-four contention, faced Gazab Ghaziabad, who needed a win to secure their playoff spot.
The game started evenly, with both teams exchanging raids and tackles in the initial stages. However, as the match progressed, Ganga Kings tightened their defense and began to dominate. Their solid defensive strategy led to two all-outs against Gazab Ghaziabad, giving them a substantial lead and control of the game.
Despite Gazab Ghaziabad’s efforts to intensify their game in the second half and secure an all-out against Ganga Kings, the gap was too significant to overcome. Ganga Kings managed the match effectively, preventing Gazab from gaining sustained momentum. In the end, Ganga Kings maintained their composure, securing a 44–38 victory and disrupting Gazab Ghaziabad’s playoff aspirations.
On the same day, other matches were played, including Lucknow Lions against Brij Stars, Aligarh Tigers versus Yamuna Yoddhas, and JD Noida Ninjas against Kashi Kings, each carrying implications for the final league standings. The playoff race in UPKL Season 2 is heating up as teams strive for a spot in the top four.
