U Mumba cruise past Bengaluru Bulls in dominant kabaddi win
U Mumba delivered a commanding 48–28 victory over Bengaluru Bulls in Vizag, with standout performances from Ajit Chouhan and Rinku, showcasing their dominance in the Pro Kabaddi League clash
Hyderabad: U Mumba were on a roll against the Bengaluru Bulls, showcasing their dominance to defeat the Bulls 48–28 at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag on Friday.
It was an all-round performance led by their skipper Sunil Kumar, while Rinku scored a High Five and the mighty Ajit Chouhan registered a Super 10, including a six-point raid.
Bengaluru Bulls opened the game with the first raid, but it was U Mumba who struck first with a successful raid, followed by a strong tackle to go 2–0 up within the opening minutes. Aashish Malik responded with a successful raid to get Bengaluru Bulls on the scoreboard, and they quickly made it 3–3. However, Anil’s sharp raid restored U Mumba’s lead, and from there, the season 2 champions began to dominate.
A complete team effort saw U Mumba stretch their lead to 8–3, putting the Bulls under early pressure. The momentum stayed with U Mumba as they raced to a 13–5 advantage by the first time out.
Ajit Chouhan then took charge, producing a brilliant Super Raid that earned him six points in one go. In that move, he got Yogesh, Aashish Malik, Dheeraj, Satyappa Matti, Akash Shinde, and Deepak Sankar — in what was the raid of the season so far. Soon after, he completed his Super 10, reminding fans of record-breaker Pardeep Narwal from his heyday.
Even when the Bulls had brief moments through Alireza Mirzaian and Ganesha Hanamantagol, U Mumba responded immediately.
Aashish Malik tried to provide some resistance for Bengaluru Bulls with a strong raid, but the gap was already too big. U Mumba’s defenders remained sharp and well-organised throughout, leaving the Bulls with very few openings. Rinku stood out in defence, completing his High Five and keeping the opposition raiders in check.
In the end, U Mumba sealed a one-sided contest with a 20-point dominant win, underlining their superiority on the night.
