Bengaluru Bulls vs UP Yoddhas

Pardeep Narwal's super raid sealed the win for UP

In a hard-fought and thrilling encounter, UP Yoddhas edged out Bengaluru Bulls with a 39–33 win, thanks largely to a spectacular late-game performance by Pardeep Narwal, whose super raid not only turned the tide but also crushed Bengaluru’s comeback hopes. The match, played under high stakes, highlighted individual brilliance, strategic defending, and momentum swings typical of top-tier Pro Kabaddi action. The first half saw both teams playing cautiously, with the scoreline remaining tight. Bengaluru Bulls relied heavily on their young raider Bharat, who managed to earn key points early on, while their defense led by Saurabh Nandal kept UP’s raiders in check. At halftime, the Bulls had a slim lead, but the match was still finely poised. UP Yoddhas came back stronger in the second half, regrouping effectively with Sumit and Nitesh Kumar tightening their corner defense. However, it was Pardeep Narwal’s brilliance in the final 10 minutes that broke the game open. His super raid, which yielded 4 points-including two defenders and a bonus-shifted the momentum entirely. That single raid tilted the match in UP's favor, allowing them to take a decisive lead. Bengaluru attempted a fightback, but errors in do-or-die raids and failed tackles allowed UP to maintain control. Despite a decent defensive effort by the Bulls, their inability to revive key players quickly post all-out proved costly. Statistically, UP had fewer unsuccessful raids and capitalized better during pressure moments. Their superior game management in the dying minutes, along with Pardeep’s clutch performance, sealed the result. With this win, UP Yoddhas boost their points table standing, while Bengaluru Bulls will need to assess their end-game strategy and support raiding depth ahead of upcoming fixtures.