Bengaluru Torpedoes clinch title after defeating Mumbai Meteors in thrilling final
Bengaluru Torpedoes were crowned champions of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League after a 3-0 win over Mumbai Meteors. Joel Benjamin, Jishnu, and Sethu were standout performers, with special awards handed to the season’s best players
Hyderabad: Bengaluru Torpedoes were crowned the champions of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium here on Sunday, after defeating the Mumbai Meteors 15-13, 16-4, 15-13 in the final.
Both teams began cautiously, controlling the game from the middle zone. Petter Alstad Ostvik blocked Joel Benjamin, while Bengaluru roared back with Jishnu’s block on Shubham Chaudhary. Service pressure from Sethu edged Bengaluru ahead, pushing the Meteors to call for a super point. Despite the Meteors getting close, Bengaluru captain and setter Matt West’s effective distribution helped the Torpedoes win the first set.
Sethu began the second set with the first super serve of the night. A series of unforced errors from Mumbai helped Bengaluru’s cause. Despite Om Lad Vasant making a tremendous play for his attackers, Shubham and captain Amit Gulia overhit their shots. Consistent attacks from Joel made it hard for the Meteors to contain the opposition, and the Torpedoes took a two-set lead with Joel’s super serve.
Jalen Penrose joined the attack in the third set, firing thunderous spikes as the Torpedoes maintained their momentum. Mumbai continued to put pressure on Bengaluru, with Shubham leading the counter-attack.
A risky super point call from Coach David Lee paid dividends for the Torpedoes, with Penrose hitting the ball right on target. Despite Mumbai winning a super point of their own, the Torpedoes maintained their composure and sealed the title win with a service error from Nikhil.
