U Mumba steals win from Haryana Steelers; Rahul Chaudhari becomes first player to score 500 touch points
Here’s a look at the third day that saw U Mumba and Bengaluru Bulls notch up wins in contrasting fashion
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In the first match of the day, former champions U Mumba took on league newcomer Haryana Steeler. Image Courtesy: www.prokabaddi.com
The Anup Kumar-led team started on a high owing to raider Kashiling Adake's power and energy. Mumbai raced to a 7-4 lead. Image Courtesy: www.prokabaddi.com
Haryana's upward surge was facilitated by exemplary teamwork with defenders Surender Nada and Mohit Chillar being the lynchpin. The Steelers were 15-11 at the end of first half. Image Courtesy: www.prokabaddi.com
The match then continued to swing in favour of both sides. With both teams not giving away anything, Anup Kumar's experience came in handy for Mumba to end on the winning side. Image Courtesy: www.prokabaddi.com
In the second match of the day, Rohit Kumar's Bengaluru Bulls and Rahul Chaudhari's Telugu Titans faced off. Image courtesy: www.prokabaddi.com
Bengaluru captain Rohit Kumar led from the front, his two successive raids deflated the hosts as the Bulls raced to an 8-2 lead. Image Courtesy: www.prokabaddi.com
Ajay Kumar rallied around his captain and earned three touch points in a raid that effectively sealed the match for Bengaluru and gave the hosts their second consecutive loss in front of their home crowd. Image Courtesy: www.prokabaddi.com
Though Telugu Titans captain Rahul Chaudhari had a dismal match with only four points, he became the first player to effect 500 touch points in the history of the PKL. Image Courtesy: www.prokabaddi.com