U.p. Yoddhas Vs Bengal Warriors 13 January 2024

What a Saturday night! Bengal Warriors displayed a smart dominance against UP Yoddhas, securing a well-deserved victory. The Warriors entered the match with a clear motive to triumph over star raider Pardeep Narwal. 

Despite a slow start, they gained momentum, with Maninder Singh and Nitin Kumar leading the charge. Bengal inflicted a crucial all-out, establishing a substantial lead by halftime. UP Yoddhas made a strong second-half comeback, but the relentless trio of Maninder, Shrikant, and Nitin kept Bengal Warriors ahead in the close contest! 

Pardeep Narwal's solo brilliance, amassing 16 raid points, couldn't be salvaged, as a critical misstep sealed the UP's fate.  

Vaibhav Garge and Shubham Shinde teamed up to dismantle UP's raiders with 4 tackle points each. Maninder Singh secured 14 raid points, while Nitin Kumar's impressive 10 raid points highlighted his emerging talent. Goodnight, fans! Let's reconvene tomorrow for more kabaddi action!  Goodnight, fans! Let's meet tomorrow for more Kabaddi action! Signing off, it's Baran...

40' FULL-TIME! Bengal Warriors WIN!

In a critical lapse, Pardeep falls victim to Shubham Shinde's tackle, sealing UP Yoddhas' fate. Rookie error from Pardeep. Not the right mindset!

Gagana Gowda picks Aditya Shinde, setting the stage for the final raid.

In the final do-or-die raid, Bengal Warrior's skipper Maninder Singh secures a bonus and touches Sumit, concluding the match. Sealed the deal & Bengal Warriors get their second win in a row! 

The referee blows the whistle, marking the end of an intense battle.

UP Yoddhas 37 - 42 Bengal Warriors

38' Pardeep Narwal displays a finesse, tagging Shubham Shinde gets an easy raid point. Maninder, on the other side, gets an easy point for Bengal holding the lead!

Nitin Kumar secures a bonus point, skillfully evading Sumit's ankles.

 Pardeep effortlessly touches Aditya Shinde for an easy raid point, then reduces Bengal to one man after tagging Vaibhav Garje.

Sumit allows Nitin Kumar a bonus but later tackles him, leading UP Yoddhas to another all-out on Bengal. Despite this, Bengal holds a slim lead at 36-39, keeping the game on a knife's edge.

UP Yoddhas 36 - 39 Bengal Warriors

35' Vaibhav Garje dashes out Gagana Gowda, but both go out, resulting in a point for each.
 
Jaskirat Singh tackles Pardeep Narwal, gaining a point. In a do-or-die raid, Shrikant Jadhav faces Sumit's initial touch, but Nitesh Kumar steps up with a crucial tackle.

Gagana Gowda uses his long reach to touch Jaskirat Singh, while Sumit tackles Maninder Singh, showcasing a back-and-forth battle.

UP Yoddhas 30 - 35 Bengal Warriors

30' Vaibhav Garje executes a solo tackle, bringing down Vijay Malik with finesse.

In a crucial do-or-die raid, Nitin Kumar skillfully uses his right leg to touch Sumit, securing vital points and increasing the lead for Bengal Warriors.

Gagana Gowda adds to UP Yoddhas' tally with a running hand touch on Maninder Singh - inches the score line gap. Nitesh Kumar puts up a calculated risk, solo-dashing Shrikant Jadhav off the mat.
 
UP Yoddhas 26 - 33 Bengal Warriors

Time-out! 

28' Maninder Singh stages a brilliant comeback, earning touchpoints against Ashu Singh and Harendra Kumar.

Pardeep Narwal achieves a super 10 with a successful raid, claiming Aditya Shinde. He's relentlessly keeping UP in the hunt, and tags Shubham Shinde now! Wow stuff from the champion raider

However, Shrikant Jadhav pounces on Pardeep Narwal, neutralizing the dangerman from UP. The game sees dynamic shifts with each move on the kabaddi mat.

UP Yoddhas 22 - 28 Bengal Warriors

25' All-Out!

Pardeep Narwal swiftly touches Shubham Shinde, and UP Yoddhas retaliate with a decisive all-out on Bengal Warriors. A redemption moment for UP Yoddhas

UP Yoddhas 20 - 24 Bengal Warriors

23' Sumit executes a flawless ankle hold on Maninder Singh, earning a well-deserved point.
Pardeep Narwal swiftly edges past Vaibhav Garje, effortlessly securing an easy touch point. Harsh Lad becomes the next victim of Pardeep Narwal's raid prowess.

The mat is his hunting ground as he continues to showcase dominance, making every move count for UP Yoddhas!

UP Yoddhas 17 - 22 Bengal Warriors

20' Half-time! The scores stand 21 - 14 in favour of Bengal Warriors

As the first half comes to a close, both teams opt for empty raids, strategically manoeuvring to preserve their positions. The Bengal Warriors, however, executed a masterstroke by inflicting an all-out, leaving a significant impact on the scoreline.

Bengal Warriors' dynamic duo, Maninder Singh and Nitin, displayed resilience with crucial points, securing the lead. Meanwhile, Pardeep Narwal emerged as UP Yoddhas' beacon of hope, outplaying advanced tackles and injecting optimism. As the first half concluded with strategic empty raids, the stage is set for an intense second half!

UP Yoddhas 14 - 21 Bengal Warriors 

18' UP Yoddhas 12 - Bengal Warriors 20   

Pardeep Narwal impressively outplays the advanced tackles from Aditya and Shubham. Will the record-breaker rise to the occasion? 

Maninder Singh secures a crucial point in a do-or-die raid, maintaining Bengal's lead.

Pardeep gets the better of Jaskirat, while Nitin scores a quick point against Ashu. The action is intense as UP Yoddhas and Bengal Warriors battle it out on the kabaddi mat! 

16' All-Out!

Maninder throws down a wicked raid, schools Gurdeep and Ashu, and then strolls back to the mat like he owns the place. UP Yoddha's left scratching their heads! 

Aditya Shinde goes all in on Gagana, getting the better of him! First all-out of the game – Bengal Warriors playing like absolute bosses!

UP Yoddhas 10 - 18 Bengal Warriors 

14' Vijay Malik flexes off his feet, gets a sneaky touch on Nitin Kumar! What a smart move

Maninder Singh has been superb tonight, gets a quick touch-point on Vijay Malik! UP Yodhas down to three men

Gagana puts up an empty raid for the UP Yoddhas

UP Yoddhas 9 - 12 Bengal Warriors

11' Aditya and Vaibhav form a defensive chain to tackle Pardeep Narwal, Shubham chips in soon and usher the raider out! 

On the other side, Hitesh and Sumit attempt to tackle Maninder, but the resilient raider smoothly manoeuvres past them, securing two valuable points.

UP Yoddhas 7 - 11 Bengal Warriors

8' The defence steps up -  Jaskirat gets the better of Pardeep with a tackle & seeks redemption!

Vaibhav Garge shines for Bengal on the other side, tackling Gagana, keeping the scoreline intact

UP Yoddhas 7 - 7 Bengal Warriors

5' Maninder puts up a quick raid and gets the better of Harendra Kumar.
   
Pardeep Narwal executes a brilliant raid, securing two touchpoints on Vaibhav Garge and Jaskirat.

Harendra Kumar forces an error and gives an easy point to Nitin Kumar

UP Yoddhas 4 - 3 Bengal Warriors

2' Pardeep Narwal puts up an empty raid to begin the proceedings! 

Maninder Singh tries for a bonus, and gets it easily!
 
Vijay Malik gets a quick touch-point on Aditya Shinde

UP Yoddhas 1 - 1 Bengal Warriors

Lineups:
UP Yoddhas
Starters: Pardeep Narwal, Ashu Singh, Harendra Kumar, Gagana Gowda, Vijay Malik, Hitesh, Sumit
Substitutes: Nitesh Kumar, Mahipal, Helvic, Nitin Panwar, Gurdeep, Samuel Wufala, Shivam

Bengal Warriors:
Starters: Maninder Singh, Vaibhav Garge, Jaskirat, Nitin Kumar, Srikanth Jadhav, Shubham Shinde, Aditya
Substitutes: Viswas, Harsh Lad, Dipak Arjun, Maharudra, Chai-Ming, Kapil, Parsant

Here are three player battles to watch out for, featuring top clashes in the match between UP Yoddhas and Bengal Warriors. Click on the below link to read more! 

Here is all you need to know about how both the teams stand against each other in this exciting contest. Click on the link below to know more about the head-to-head stats, records and more!!

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Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for another kabaddi spectacle as Bengal Warriors and UP Yoddhas face off in the Pro Kabaddi League 2023 at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur. I'm Baraneetharan, and I'm thrilled to bring you the live coverage of this clash that promises both raiding brilliance and defensive resilience.

In this epic showdown, all eyes will be on the Raiders who have dominated the Pro Kabaddi League charts. Maninder Singh, the linchpin for Bengal Warriors, and Pardeep Narwal, the unstoppable force for UP Yoddhas, are set for a riveting face-off. Pardeep leads the league with his exceptional raiding skills, while Maninder closely follows, making this battle of the best an absolute treat for kabaddi enthusiasts. 

But the story doesn't end with the raiders. The defensive fortresses for both teams, Sumit for UP Yoddhas and Shubham Shinde for Bengal Warriors, add an intriguing dimension to the clash. Sumit's imposing physique and Shubham Shinde's agile defensive manoeuvres make them linchpins in their respective teams' strategies. 

In this crucial juncture, both Bengal Warriors and UP Yoddhas are seeking redemption, making this encounter not just a battle for points but a pivotal moment for these teams to resurrect their campaigns. 

Buckle up, kabaddi aficionados, as we dive into an exhilarating battle where every point is earned with tenacity and skill. Stay tuned for a match that promises thrills, spills, and kabaddi brilliance here at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur!