U.P. Yoddha vs Telugu Titans - Match Result

Truly a match to remember for Telugu Titans in the end. They managed to script an epic comeback against the balanced side of UP Yoddha and took them to the pressure limit tonight. Perhaps the substitutions during the second half from UP Yoddha is what took the game away from them as Shrikant and Rishank had been providing raid points consistently.

40' DO OR DIE RAID: Ankit Beniwal uses entire time. Nitesh throws in the ankle hold but escapes. Telugu Titans win against UP Yoddha at their home!

40' Shrikant Jadhav almost goes to the midline but C Arun makes an impression with a wrestling grapple! OUT!

39' Krushna Madane with a dive! Takes out Monu Goyat with a crucial moment of the match.

38' Ankit Beniwal with an empty raid as he uses full time.

38' Last man standing is Monu Goyat. Takes a bonus but gets out!

38' Farhad Milaghardan with a game-changing raid. Takes a two-pointer!

37' SUPER TACKLE: Sumit, you beauty! Siddharth Desai is OUT as a mind-blowing ankle hold comes in with the support from Mohsen.

37' DO OR DIE RAID: Rishank Devadiga is OUT! Tries for a bonus but doesn't get it.

36' Farhad Milaghardan takes out Aashish Nagar with a hand touch.

35' SUPER RAID: Siddharth Desai has brought thrill to this match! 4 POINTS as he cleans the entire defense with a mammoth escape.

34' Monu Goyat takes a bonus point. Two men remain for UP Yoddha.

33' Siddharth Desai escapes against Gurdeep.

33' DO OR DIE RAID: Ankush is OUT as Krushna Madane goes for a brilliant dive from the left corner.

32' Siddharth Desai takes out Nitesh Kumar with a smart kick. Almost a blinder.

31' Siddharth Desai takes out Amit for a touch point. 

30' Rishank Devadiga gets tackled by C Arun.

29' The bench arrives for the remaining match. Shrikant Jadhav and Ashu Singh are substituted.

28' Bonus point for Rishank Devadiga. Meanwhile, Rakesh Gowda is OUT as Sumit's brilliant ankle-hold comes in.

27' Error from Nitesh Kumar. Siddharth Desai avenges his previous raids for a raid point.

27' Monu Goyat with a touch point on Aakash Arsul.

26' Rakesh Gowda is OUT as Rishank Devadiga throws in the back hold for his tackle point.

ALL-OUT! UP Yoddha with a second all-out. Rakesh Gowda takes a bonus but gets dashed by the skipper of UP.

25' Two men remain for the Titans. Rishank Devadiga scores his 6th raid point of the match against Akash Chaudhary.

24' What an escape! Shrikant Jadhav with a 2-pointer as he takes out Krushna and Ankit.

23' Siddharth Desai is OUT as Sumit grabs the single thigh and Sid loses his momentum. 

23' DO OR DIE RAID: Rishank Devadiga takes Aakash Arsul out who attempts a loose block.

22' Ankit Beniwal with a great escape against Ashu Singh.

21' Monu Goyat starts the second half with an empty raid.

UP Yoddha have consolidated a comfortable lead heading into the match with the all-out. Shrikant Jadhav has starred thus far with 6 raid points, Rishank with 4 raid points.

Can Telugu Titans make a comeback with Siddharth Desai? He has 5 raid points thus far.

20' An empty raid for Rishank to culminate the first half.

19' C Arun mistimes a dive from the covers as Shrikant Jadhav takes him out.

18' Siddharth Desai is OUT as Nitesh Kumar blocks his path for a brilliant tackle.

18' Bonus point for Monu Goyat.

ALL-OUT. UP Yoddha inflict the first all-out of the match! Palle Mallikarjun gets dashed out by Ashu Singh.

17' Shrikant Jadhav takes a 2-pointer! Takes out C Arun with a kick followed by a touch on Krushna Madane.

16' DO OR DIE RAID: Palle Mallikarjun gets a confident bonus point.

16' SUBSTITUTION: Palle Mallikarjun IN, Aakash Arsul OUT

15' DO OR DIE RAID: Rishank Devadiga steps in against a 4-men defense. Takes out a simple touch on Akash Chaudhary as he attempts an advance tackle.

13' Siddharth Desai becomes the pray of a brilliant chain tackle from Nitesh Kumar and Rishank Devadiga pulls his back. 

13' Amit Narwal goes for a dive on Ankit Beniwal. Point for UP.

12' DO OR DIE RAID: Shrikant Jadhav is OUT. A tight defense as Krushna Madane goes for a thigh hold as the defense pounces on time.

11' Siddharth Desai uses his full-time in the raid for a bonus point.

10' Rakesh Gowda is OUT courtesy of a running block from Nitesh Kumar.

9' Rishank Devadiga gets Ankit Beniwal with a toe touch.

9' Shrikant Jadhav takes a quick bonus point. Ankit Beniwal with a smooth toe touch on the stalwart Sumit for a raid point.

8' Each point goes to both teams as Rakesh Gowda and Amit step into the lobby.

7' Aakash Arsul takes out Monu Goyat with a brilliant dive from the cover.

7' Ankit Beniwal is OUT. Crosses the midline outside of the court but Sumit gets the point for a running block. 

6' Shrikant Jadhav takes out Akash Chaudhary with a brilliant kick.

6' Nitesh Kumar ends up stepping into the lobby as the point goes to Titans.

5' A mis-timed attempt of block by Akash Chaudhary fails as Rishank Devadiga gets a raid point.

4' SUPER RAID: Siddharth Desai pushes the defense with his beastly strength. 

3' Monu Goyat is OUT as Krushna Madane goes for a brilliant dive as the support comes in quick.

3' Rakesh Gowda gets a bonus point. 

2' Shrikant Jadhav gets Ankit Beniwal with a running hand touch.

2' Siddharth Desai takes his 2nd bonus of the match.

1' Rishank Devadiga steals a bonus point underneath the left corner.

1' Siddharth Desai kick starts the first half with a bonus point.

As for Telugu Titans, they have been on a 3-match losing streak adding more salt to the wounds of not qualifying into the playoffs. Siddharth Desai crossed 200 raid points in his recent encounter as he look to end his campaign on a high. They will be playing for pride after all!

UP Yoddha have registered 2 wins in 2 games played at home as they are looking at the third spot of the points table at the end of the league-stage. They will perhaps play with their original starting seven and test their bench in one or two positions heading into the playoffs. They have won matches on the basis of their consistent offense and the best corner duo of Nitesh Kumar - Sumit this season.