The U.P. Yoddhas are back in action after four exciting legs of the Pro Kabaddi 2023-24. They played seven games in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Pune and Chennai, then moved to the following four cities, starting at home in Noida.
The first four legs were tough for them, as they only managed to win a few games. However, the Yoddhas remained confident that they would improve as they progressed.
The next four legs posed challenges for the Yoddhas, but they did not give up. Players like Pardeep Narwal, Surender Gill, and the entire team put in their best efforts to give the fans an enjoyable experience. Despite facing difficulties, the Yoddhas remained resilient, keeping their spirits high throughout the tough times.
Let’s look at how the second quarter went for the U.P. Yoddhas in the Pro Kabaddi 2023-24.
Leg 5: Noida
The Yoddhas began their home leg on a high note, securing a thrilling victory against Bengaluru Bulls with a score of 34-33 in their first game. However, that was the only game they won during their home leg. They faced defeats against Dabang Delhi K.C., Patna Pirates, and Puneri Paltan in their next three matches. The home leg did not unfold as they had hoped, but amidst the challenges, there were still some standout performances from certain players.
Matches Played: 4
Matches Won: 1
Matches Lost: 3
Matches Tied: 0
Top Raider Performance: Pardeep Narwal - 21 points against U.P. Yoddhas
Top Defender Performance: Sumit - 7 Points against Dabang Delhi K.C.
Leg 6: Mumbai
The Yoddhas' journey took them to the Dome, NSCI, in Mumbai for the 6th leg of the Pro Kabaddi 2023-24. They had just one game in the Western City, facing off against Tamil Thalaivas, but unfortunately, it didn't go according to plan. They ended up losing the game with a score of 27-46.
Matches Played: 1
Matches Won: 0
Matches Lost: 1
Matches Tied: 0
Top Raider Performance: Vijay Malik - 10 points against Tamil Thalaivas
Top Defender Performance: Sumit: 3 points against Tamil Thalaivas
Leg 7: Jaipur
Similar to their experience in Mumbai, the Yoddhas only had one game in the Pink City - Jaipur. They faced the Bengal Warriors in this match, and despite putting up an intense fight, they narrowly lost by a score of 37-42.
Matches Played: 1
Matches Won: 0
Matches Lost: 1
Matches Tied: 0
Top Raider Performance: Pardeep Narwal - 16 Points against Bengal Warriors
Top Defender Performance: Sumit - 4 Points against Bengal Warriors
Leg 8: Hyderabad
Next stop, the City of Pearls. The Yoddhas were prepared to take on the Patna Pirates and the Telugu Titans in Hyderabad, but unfortunately, they lost both matches. Despite their challenges, the Yoddhas found some positives to take away from another problematic phase in the season.
Matches Played: 2
Matches Won: 0
Matches Lost: 2
Matches Tied: 0
Top Raider Performance: Pardeep Narwal - 10 points against Telugu Titans
Top Defender Performance: Sumit and Hitesh - 5 Points against Patna Pirates
The Yoddhas had a tough quarter, but they earned a valuable week’s break to go to the drawing board and discuss the blueprint and the targets ahead of the next quarter of the season.
So, are you ready to witness a comeback for the ages? We sure are, and we hope you are too…
