Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 2 (ANI): The Division 2 stage of the 11th Yuva Kabaddi Series concluded in spectacular fashion at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in Coimbatore, marking a thrilling start to the new year, a statement from the league said. The grand finale between UP Falcons and Chandigarh Chargers was a nail-biting affair, with the Falcons emerging victorious by a single point in a dramatic 33-32 finish. Also Read | BGT 2024-25: Allan Border Backs Sam Konstas As Long-Term Player for Australia Cricket Team.
The first half belonged entirely to the Chandigarh Chargers, who dominated with a 12-point lead, leaving the Falcons on the backfoot. Bablu Singh led the Chargers' charge with seven points, supported by a well-rounded team effort. However, UP Falcons staged a remarkable comeback in the second half, starting with an all-out to reduce the deficit.
They maintained their momentum, inflicting another all-out with eight minutes left to seize the lead. Also Read | BGT 2024-25: Ravi Shastri Says He Won't Be Surprised if Rohit Sharma Retires From Test Cricket. The match reached its climax with the scores tied at 32-32 in the final moments.
Chandigarh's star raider Nikesh faced a do-or-die raid but was brilliantly tackled by Tarun Kumar, sealing the Falcons' 33-32 victory. For UP Falcons, Rachit Yadav was the standout raider, scoring nine points, while Ayush Kumar anchored the defence with four crucial tackle points. Despite a strong all-around perfor.
