Coimbatore, Jan 1 || The Division 2 of the Yuva Kabaddi Series is heading toward a conclusion as UP Falcons solidified their position at the top and secured a spot in the final against Chandigarh Chargers.
Day 9 of Division 2, hosted at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in Coimbatore, featured intense clashes as teams battled to end on a high note.
The opening match saw UP Falcons defeat Delhi Dhurandhars 48-38 in a high-scoring encounter. This victory not only propelled the Falcons to the top of the table but also confirmed their place in the final. Substitute Rachit Yadav turned the game around with a brilliant Super 10, while Navneet Nagar and Ayush Kumar earned High 5s.
Delhi’s Shubham Bhiduri impressed with 11 points, and Vinod Pal contributed a high-5 off the bench, but the overall team effort fell short against the in-form Falcons.
In the second game, Hampi Heroes defeated Panchala Pride 46-21, consigning the Pride to a winless Division 2 campaign. Raiders Chetan Jangama and Krupasagar D were unstoppable, securing 11 raid points each, while Darshan R added to Hampi’s dominance with a high-5.
For Panchala, Aditya Kumar displayed fight with four points each in raiding and defense but received no support from his teammates, leading to yet another disappointing outing.