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23 Oct

PVL 2025: Hyderabad Black Hawks end Bengaluru Torpedoes’ unbeaten run with a thrilling 3–2 victory

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Hyderabad Black Hawks brought Bengaluru Torpedoes’ unbeaten streak to an end in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday. In a pulsating five-set encounter, the hosts edged past Bengaluru 13–15, 15–10, 18–16, 14–16, 15–11. Deepu Venugopal was adjudged the Player of the Match. With this win, Hyderabad climbed to the fifth position in the points table with 9 points from six games. Jalen Penrose became the prime target for Bengaluru captain Matthew West at the start of play. Jishnu and Mujeeb stood firm at the…

23 Oct

PVL 2025: Ahmedabad Defenders Break Mumbai Meteors Unbeaten Streak with a Thrilling Win

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Ahmedabad Defenders handed the Mumbai Meteors their first defeat of the season in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday. In a gripping contest, Ahmedabad edged past Mumbai 12–15, 15–7, 15–12, 21–20. Nandhagopal was adjudged the Player of the Match. With this win, Ahmedabad Defenders climbed to the second position in the table with 12 points from six games, while the Meteors slipped to third place. Nandha began strongly for Ahmedabad, while Muthusamy Appavu orchestrated precise attacks through the middle, making full use of Abhinav’s…

23 Oct

PVL 2025 Season 4 (Match 26) – Chennai Blitz storm into top four with commanding 3-0 victory over Delhi Toofans

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Chennai Blitz outplayed last year’s runners-up, Delhi Toofans, 15-10, 15-10, 15-10 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Friday. Sameer Chaudhary was adjudged the Player of the Match. With this comprehensive win, Chennai Blitz surged into the top four with 9 points from 6 games. Tarun Gowda and Jerome Vinith led from the front for Chennai Blitz, while Jesus Chourio’s versatile all-round game kept the Toofans competitive in the opening stages. Luiz Perotto found gaps in Delhi’s defensive wall, and blocker Suraj Chaudhary’s smart play…

23 Oct

PVL 2025 Season 4 (Match 33): Kochi Blue Spikers sign off with spirited 3–1 victory over Ahmedabad Defenders

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Kochi Blue Spikers concluded their campaign on a high note in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, securing a morale-boosting 15–13, 14–16, 17–15, 15–9 win over Ahmedabad Defenders at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Tuesday. Erin Varghese was adjudged the Player of the Match. The outcome, however, did not alter Ahmedabad’s standing on the points table, as they had already qualified for the semi-finals. Ahmedabad began the match with Battur Batsuuri firing thunderous attacks across the court. Kochi’s Jasjodh Singh responded with a blistering super serve that narrowed the margin between…

23 Oct

PVL 2025 Season 4 (Match 32): Mumbai Meteors storm into Semi-Finals with hard-fought win over Chennai Blitz

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Mumbai Meteors edged past the Chennai Blitz 16–14, 11–15, 15–12, 21–19 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Monday to seal their berth in the Semi-Finals. Mathias Loftesnes was named the Player of the Match for his stellar all-round performance. Chennai setter Sameer immediately looked to connect with Jerome Vinith and Luiz Perotto to initiate the attacks, while Mumbai captain Amit Gulia struck from the centre. Chennai’s defense, led by middle blocker Azizbek, stayed firm, but Amit continued to find spaces through the gaps. Mathias…

23 Oct

PVL 2025, Season 4, Match 29: Goa Guardians Pull Off Spectacular 3–2 Comeback Against Delhi Toofans

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: The Goa Guardians pulled off a spectacular comeback to defeat the Delhi Toofans 14–16, 11–15, 15–11, 16–13, 15–11 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Sunday. Prince was named the Player of the Match as the Guardians climbed up to fourth on the table with 10 points. After the thrilling win, Owner Raju Chekuri said, “Goa Guardians” is a great, resilient team. After going down two sets, winning three sets continuously shows their team’s bonding and strength.” The opening set was a thriller, with…

23 Oct

PVL 2025 Season 4 (Match 31): Kolkata Thunderbolts shine bright on Diwali night with 3–1 victory over Hyderabad Black Hawks

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Kolkata Thunderbolts lit up the festive night of Diwali with a spirited performance, defeating hosts Hyderabad Black Hawks 15–9, 15–13, 9–15, 15–13 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Monday. Pankaj Sharma was adjudged the Player of the Match for his brilliant all-round display. With this win, the Thunderbolts climbed to sixth place in the standings with nine points. Team Director Sumedh Patodia lauded the team’s effort, appreciating Head Coach Naser Shahnazi and the players for “working relentlessly in overdrive mode.” The Hawks started aggressively,…

23 Oct

PVL 2025 Season 4 (Match 30): Kochi Blue Spikers clinch Kerala derby with commanding 3–1 victory over Calicut Heroes

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Kochi Blue Spikers registered an inspiring 15–13, 9–15, 15–8, 15–13 triumph over Calicut Heroes in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Sunday. Mouhsin Pa was adjudged the Player of the Match for his consistent all-round performance. Kochi began on the front foot, with blocker Jasjodh Singh earning the opening point. A powerful super serve from Erin Varghese gave Kochi an early edge, though Ashok Bishnoi’s relentless attacks kept Calicut in the contest. Shameem disrupted Kochi’s rhythm with his sharp blocking, while Calicut captain and setter…

23 Oct

Mauka Recognized as the Catalyst for Mumbai’s Non-Professional Cricket Community

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23: In a proud moment for Mumbai’s vibrant cricketing ecosystem, Mauka was honoured with the “Catalyst for the Mumbai Cricket Community” award at the Avisa & Cricket Graph Awards Night, held at the historic Wankhede Stadium, home of the Mumbai Cricket Association. The award celebrates Mauka’s remarkable efforts in developing and uniting the city’s non-professional cricket community — a group often overlooked despite being the heartbeat of Mumbai’s cricket culture. Empowering the Unseen Side of Cricket Mauka has built a space for those who play not for fame or trophies, but for sheer love of the game. Through its initiatives, Mauka connects players,…

23 Oct

PVL 2025: Ahmedabad Defenders hand Mumbai Meteors their first defeat of the season

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New Delhi [India], October 23: Ahmedabad Defenders stunned the unbeaten Mumbai Meteors in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday, winning the match 12–15, 15–7, 15–12, 21–20. Nandhagopal was named the Player of the Match. With this win, Ahmedabad Defenders climbed to the second position in the table with 12 points in six games, while the Meteors slipped to the third position. Nandha started strong for Ahmedabad, while Muthusamy Appavu set up attacks from the middle to utilise Abhinav’s strengths. The Meteors targeted small gaps in Zone 2 as Mathias…