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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: The Goa Guardians pulled off a spectacular comeback to defeat the Delhi Toofans 14–16, 11–15, 15–11, 16–13, 15–11 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Sunday. Prince was named the Player of the Match as the Guardians climbed up to fourth on the table with 10 points. After the thrilling win, Owner  Raju Chekuri said, “Goa Guardians”   is a great, resilient team. After going down two sets, winning three sets continuously shows their team’s bonding and strength.” The opening set was a thriller, with both sides matching each other point for point. Jesus Chourio and Muhammed Jasim struck early for the Toofans, while Dushyant Singh’s super serve briefly put the Guardians ahead. Jeffrey...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Kolkata Thunderbolts lit up the festive night of Diwali with a spirited performance, defeating hosts Hyderabad Black Hawks 15–9, 15–13, 9–15, 15–13 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Monday. Pankaj Sharma was adjudged the Player of the Match for his brilliant all-round display. With this win, the Thunderbolts climbed to sixth place in the standings with nine points. Team Director Sumedh Patodia lauded the team’s effort, appreciating Head Coach Naser Shahnazi and the players for “working relentlessly in overdrive mode.” The Hawks started aggressively, with setter Preet Karan spreading his passes between Sahil Kumar and Yudi Yamamoto to test Kolkata’s defence early. Pankaj Sharma...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Kochi Blue Spikers registered an inspiring 15–13, 9–15, 15–8, 15–13 triumph over Calicut Heroes in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Sunday. Mouhsin Pa was adjudged the Player of the Match for his consistent all-round performance. Kochi began on the front foot, with blocker Jasjodh Singh earning the opening point. A powerful super serve from Erin Varghese gave Kochi an early edge, though Ashok Bishnoi’s relentless attacks kept Calicut in the contest. Shameem disrupted Kochi’s rhythm with his sharp blocking, while Calicut captain and setter Mohan Ukkrapandian controlled the tempo through precise sets. However, Hemanth’s explosive super spike sealed the first set in Kochi’s favour....

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23: In a proud moment for Mumbai’s vibrant cricketing ecosystem, Mauka was honoured with the “Catalyst for the Mumbai Cricket Community” award at the Avisa & Cricket Graph Awards Night, held at the historic Wankhede Stadium, home of the Mumbai Cricket Association. The award celebrates Mauka’s remarkable efforts in developing and uniting the city’s non-professional cricket community — a group often overlooked despite being the heartbeat of Mumbai’s cricket culture. Empowering the Unseen Side of Cricket Mauka has built a space for those who play not for fame or trophies, but for sheer love of the game. Through its initiatives, Mauka connects players, teams, and organisers, creating structured opportunities for thousands of enthusiasts who had once le...

New Delhi [India], October 23: Ahmedabad Defenders stunned the unbeaten Mumbai Meteors in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday, winning the match 12–15, 15–7, 15–12, 21–20. Nandhagopal was named the Player of the Match. With this win, Ahmedabad Defenders climbed to the second position in the table with 12 points in six games, while the Meteors slipped to the third position. Nandha started strong for Ahmedabad, while Muthusamy Appavu set up attacks from the middle to utilise Abhinav’s strengths. The Meteors targeted small gaps in Zone 2 as Mathias Loftesnes managed to get a super serve. Petter Ostvik blocked Angamuthu twice, but service pressure from Dhruvil Shah kept the game levelled. A risky super serve paid divid...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 17: The defending champions Calicut Heroes defeated the Kolkata Thunderbolts 15–10, 15–11, 15–12 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia – Season 4 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Friday, to register their first win of the season. Mohan Ukkrapandian was named the Player of the Match. Shameemudheen continued his strong form for Calicut, executing impressive blocks against Ashwal Rai and attacking effectively from the middle zone. Consistent service pressure from Ashok Bishnoi gave Calicut an early advantage. Kolkata’s overseas import Matin Takavar responded with a series of powerful spikes, but service errors hampered their rhythm and momentum.Santhosh joined the attacking effort for Calicut, allowing captain and set...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 17: Hyderabad Black Hawks defeated Goa Guardians 15-13, 20-18, 15-17, 15-9 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Thursday. Yudi Yamamoto was named the Player of the Match, and the Hyderabad Black Hawks climbed up to sixth place on the table with seven points. The Hyderabad Black Hawks raced to a two-set lead while the Goa Guardians struggled with unforced errors. Prince’s presence at the net helped pull back a set for the Guardians, but Yudi Yamamoto and Sahil’s relentless attacks secured the 3-1 win for the Hyderabad Black Hawks. Hyderabad began the first set on the front foot, with Brazilian Vitor Yudi Yamamoto and Sahil Kumar shining at the net. The Guardians’ Nathaniel Dickinson a...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 16: Bengaluru Torpedoes defeated the Calicut Heroes 20-18, 20-18, 7-15, 11-15, 15-12 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. Calicut’s Shameemudheen was adjudged Player of the Match for his excellent all-round performance despite the loss. Indian badminton ace H.S. Prannoy was among the spectators, witnessing a pulsating encounter where Bengaluru grabbed the first two sets before Calicut clawed back to level the contest. In the decider, Bengaluru held firm to clinch a hard-earned win, while Calicut had to settle for their first point of the season.The Torpedoes started with intent as Sethu T.R. led the early charge through sharp drop shots. Calicut responded with collective teamwork, m...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 16: Chennai Blitz kept their Prime Volleyball League 2025 campaign alive with a thrilling five-set win over Ahmedabad Defenders — 15-10, 10-15, 15-11, 12-15, 15-13 — at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. Chennai captain Jerome Vinith was named Player of the Match for his stellar all-round performance that guided his team to sixth place with six points from five matches.Chennai began strongly, with Jerome leading from the front and unsettling Ahmedabad’s defence with his sharp serves and precise spikes. Setter Muthusamy Appavu tactically targeted Nandhagopal, disrupting Ahmedabad’s rhythm. However, a misfired shot from Battur Batsuuri gifted the Defenders a crucial super point, pulling them back into the contest. Akhin made his presence felt...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 13: The Kolkata Thunderbolts produced a commanding performance to overpower the Chennai Blitz 15–11, 15–12, 15–13 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Saturday. Jithin N was adjudged the Player of the Match, while team captain Ashwal Rai received the Game Changer of the Match award. At the post-match presentation, Jithin expressed his gratitude to the coaching and support staff, management, and his teammates for their consistent encouragement. Captain Ashwal Rai credited the collective effort, saying, “This trophy belongs to the entire team. We are all playing as a unit.” Pankaj Sharma made an impact early on with sharp attacks for Kolkata, as the team focused on exploiting the middle zone throu...