(Sports news) The Kolkata Thunderbolts secured a victory after being a set down against Chennai Blitz 10-15, 15-11, 15-10, 15-12, 15-13 in the RuPay Prime Volleyball League at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday. Kolkata gathered two points after their victory and Rahul K was awarded the Player of the Match.
Bruno Da Silva's Super Serve put the Chennai Blitz up front at 5-3, but Kolkata Thunderbolts Captain Ashwal Rai kept his team close. Akhin GS pulled off a brilliant spike as the Blitz pushed their lead further. Moments later, Naveen Raja Jacob helped his team win a Super Point through a fabulous spike. Thereafter, another timely finish by Jacob helped the Blitz take the first set 15-10.
Rahul K pulled off a brilliant spike to help the Thunderbolts take the lead at 7-6 in the second set, but a spike by Akhin leveled the scores yet again. The player of the match carried out a Super Serve as the Thunderbolts gained the momentum at 12-9. Thereafter, Kolkata set up a block to win the second set and level the scores.
Rahul continued to steer the game in the third set as Kolkata took the lead at 5-2. Mohamed Riyazudeen effected a fantastic spike as Kolkata continued to dominate. The Thunderbolts rode on the momentum and eventually recorded a 2-1 lead in the match. Chennai and Kolkata played out another close contest and were locked at 9-9 in the fourth set, however, a superb spike by Shameemudeen A helped Kolkata win a Super Point and take the lead at 11-9. The Thunderbolts won another Super Point before sealing the match with a 15-12 win in the fourth set.
The two teams were moving ahead along the same lines as the score read 7-7. Anu James pulled off a brave point, but the Blitz held the lead at 9-8. Moments later, Vinit Kumar gave a strong finish as Kolkata leveled the scores at 11-11. The Thunderbolts won a crucial Super Point before Ashwal Rai's spike helped the team take the fifth set at 15-13.
The Bengaluru Torpedoes will be up against the Kolkata Thunderbolts in the RuPay Prime Volleyball League on 12 February 2022 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
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