Ganga Kings of Mirzapur claimed their first victory in the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) season 2 by defeating JD Noida Ninjas with a hard-fought two-point lead at the Noida Indoor Stadium. Initially, both teams were evenly matched, exchanging points in the early stages of the game.
JD Noida Ninjas took the lead in the first half with aggressive raiding, securing an eight-point advantage at halftime, mainly due to Rachit Yadav’s strong performance. However, the momentum shifted in the second half as Ganga Kings intensified their game.
A crucial super raid by Ganga Kings resulted in three dismissals, leading to a significant comeback. They further reduced the deficit by inflicting an all-out, bringing the match back to a balanced state.
Buoyed by their turnaround, Ganga Kings extended their lead by three points with another all-out. Their defense effectively silenced Rachit Yadav in the second half, preventing JD Noida from regaining control.
Despite JD Noida Ninjas’ late attempts to fight back, Ganga Kings’ Amit Nagar countered with timely raids, maintaining their narrow lead in the closing moments. Ganga Kings’ victory, with a final score of 44-42, marked a resilient response after three consecutive defeats.
The day’s action in UPKL Season 2 continued with matches between Lucknow Lions and Kanpur Warriors, Yamuna Yoddhas against Purvanchal Panthers, and Brij Stars meeting Sangam Challengers.
