The Pro Kabaddi League served up another intense game as the Gujarat Giants went up against the UP Yoddhas in Hyderabad. Coming off a strong start to the tournament, UP Yoddhas clinched their third win in four games, defeating us with a final score of 35-29. Although the scoreboard did not swing in our favor, it was a close match, and our Giants put up a spirited fight until the very end.

The game kicked off with promise for the Giants. Sombir wasted no time, earning us the first point by tackling Bharat early. Guman Singh followed up with a skillful touch on Mahender Singh, taking us to a 2-0 lead. However, UP Yoddhas, determined not to fall behind, struck back with Surender Gill and Bhavani Rajput leveling the score to 2-2. Guman Singh kept adding points to the tally, helping us edge ahead to a slight lead of 6-4.

UP quickly responded, showing their strength by grabbing the lead at 8-6. But Jitender Yadav stepped up with a Super Tackle, leveling the score once more. This back-and-forth battle continued as UP took another lead with the help of Bharat, but our defense, anchored by Neeraj Kumar, made a key Super Tackle, bringing us back into the lead. The lead kept shifting as the Yoddhas secured an All Out, edging ahead with the scoreboard reading 16-14. By halftime, UP maintained a slim lead at 19-17.

The Yoddhas came out strong in the second half, extending their advantage to 22-17. Himanshu Singh, who came on as a substitute, made an immediate impact by scoring two points, narrowing the gap. Yet, UP’s defense proved tough, with Sumit taking down Guman Singh, and Bhavani Rajput tagging Sombir, bringing the score to 24-20. Himanshu Singh continued his impressive form, collecting critical points and keeping us in the game. After his two-point effort, the score was once again level. However, UP’s defense responded by executing a Super Tackle on Himanshu Singh, pushing their lead to 29-26.

Despite our relentless efforts to stay in the game, the Yoddhas pulled off a game-changing move. Bharat came through with a Super Raid, stretching UP’s lead and sealing their victory. He completed another Super Raid, ending the match with a final score of 35-29 in favor of the Yoddhas.

Although it marks our second loss in a row, the Giants demonstrated their fighting spirit throughout the game. We’re ready to come back stronger, with our next match lined up on October 30th against the Tamil Thalaivas. Join us as we look forward to another thrilling battle!