Published: December 27, 2025 at 5:12 am
In a closely fought thriller, Awadh Ramdoots edged out Kanpur Warriors 35-34 on the second day of Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Friday night. The one-point finish was a contrast to the other matches held on the day. The other three turned out to be mostly one-sided contests.
The Awadh Ramdoots and Kanpur Warriors game was a tensely contested one that remained undecided until the final raid. Kanpur Warriors went into halftime with a 17–15 advantage after a late super raid by Sushant, but Awadh Ramdoots showed resilience in the second half. Captain Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi led the fightback, while the defence stood firm under pressure to secure a narrow but crucial win.
In the second match of the day, Kashi Kings produced one of the most dominant performances of the tournament so far, defeating Ganga Kings of Mirzapur 52–30. Kashi Kings controlled the proceedings throughout the match, inflicting six all-outs and steadily pulling away on the scoreboard. Raider of the Match Arjun Sirohi led the attack, while Best Defender Vipul Chaudhary marshalled the defence effectively.
Dominant wins were the norm of the second day’s action in the UPKL Season 2 in Noida on Friday night
Defending champions Lucknow Lions continued their strong run with a convincing 40–21 victory over Purvanchal Panthers. Lucknow Lions set the tone early, with Arjun Deshwal opening the match with a super raid and guiding his team to a 20–8 lead at halftime. Purvanchal attempted to mount a comeback after the break, but Lucknow halted the momentum with four timely super tackles. Deshwal finished as Raider of the Match with nine raid points and three tackle points, while Mohd Aman was named Defender of the Match with seven tackle points.
The final match of the day saw Aligarh Tigers overcome a strong challenge from last season’s runners-up Sangam Challengers, winning 42–32. Sangam Challengers started strongly with disciplined defence and forced an early all-out, but Aligarh Tigers responded with improved execution in the second half. Defenders Vashu and Akshya Rathi delivered crucial super tackles, while raiders Kunal Bhati (eight raid points) and Anuj (ten raid points) maintained sustained pressure. A late super raid by Vinay Tewatia resulted in two decisive all-outs, sealing the win for Aligarh.
Action will continue at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Saturday, with matches scheduled to begin from 5:00 PM onwards, as Yamuna Yoddhas face Gazab Ghaziabad, Kanpur Warriors take on Ganga Kings of Mirzapur, Noida Ninjas meet Awadh Ramdoots, and Aligarh Tigers play Kashi Kings.
