Pune, Aug 22 (Representative) Telugu Yoddhas crushed Rajasthan Warriors 83-45 in a one sided game of the inaugural season of the Ultimate Kho-Kho League, played here at Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex. The 12th match of the season on Sunday saw Yoddhas creating a history by not only becoming the first team to reach 80+ points in the first season of the Ultimate Kho-Kho League but also inflicted 2 Full on Chase in a single game.Sachin Bhargo who played ‘Wazir’ today was awarded with the ‘Best Attacker’ of the match whereas ‘Best Defender’ award was bagged by Arun Gunki. Avdhut Patil, who was splendid on the, was awarded as the “Best Kho of the Match”.Yoddhas with 9 points are placed 2nd in the leagues standing.Warriors opted defense after winning the toss.
Yoddhas got going from the first moment ousting Warriors all the 4 batches of defenders (12 defenders) through exemplary display of acrobatic skills through 6 sky dives and 2 pole dives, Yoddhas dominantly led the scoresheet 38-0 by the end of Turn 1. The Turn 2 saw Warriors earning touch points quickly through their attackers and tried to stage a comeback, however, Yoddhas defenders challenged them a tough competition on the mat. Arun Gunki who not only earned 4 crucial points with the help of a single ‘Dream Run’ but also showcased his skills with the support of his teammate, Avdhut who too completed his Dream Run in this turn. Scorecard read 44-24 favoring Telugu Yoddhas.Another majestic performance by Yoddhas came from the Turn 3 by inflicting a second ‘All-out’ of the match on Warriors.
Bringing down all the 4 Batches of 12 defenders (3 from each batch) to earn 3 extra points.Yoddhas completed 2nd ‘Full on Chase’ of the game with the help of 6 Sky dives and 1 Pole dive and from there the lead was far from the reach for Warriors. The Turn ended with a score of 79-24 in Telugu Yoddhas favor. With the start of Turn 4, Yoddhas’ defenders showcased their skills and ability. Warriors, who trailed way behind their opponent, were never close to the score and Yoddhas took advantage of this. Avdhut, who completed Dream Run in the 2nd Turn, earned 4 points through another single Dream Run in the 4th Turn and this sealed Yoddhas win who completed the Turn with the final score reading 83-45.