Match Overview & Context
- Dramatic Comeback: Haryana Steelers, the defending champions, executed a sensational turnaround to clinch a 37–32 win after trailing by as much as 11 points early in the match.
- The clash took place at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag, and the victory marked Haryana’s second consecutive win of the season.
Key Moments & Star Performers
- UP Yoddhas started explosively, with Gagan Gowda scoring a two‑point raid and later executing a Super Raid, pushing them to a commandingly early 11-point lead.
- A crucial Super Tackle by Jaideep Dahiya sparked the Haryana response, and Naveen Kumar joined the raid party, helping reduce the deficit to 12–17 by halftime.
- The second half saw Haryana flip the momentum: Naveen Kumar’s raids, combined with Rahul Sethpal’s defensive brilliance, triggered an All‑Out, leveling the score at 19–19.
- In the tense final quarter, both teams exchanged blows until UP held a minimal lead of 24–23.
Late-game heroics sealed it for Haryana:
- Rahul Ahri notched a High Five, pulling ahead for his side.
- Rahul Sethpal followed with his own High Five, extending Haryana’s lead to five points with under two minutes remaining.
- Mayank Saini added the finishing touches with key raids to hold off any further Yoddhas comeback.