Pardeep Narwal's Superstars beat Nitin Tomar's Stars in entertaining exhibition clash at UPKL Season 2
Pardeep Narwal finishes as the top raider of the exhibition match at UPKL Season 2.
The exhibition match on the final day of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL Season 2) delivered an engaging spectacle, as the Superstars defeated the Stars 21–16 in a high-energy encounter that showcased elite skill, experience, and flair at the Noida Indoor Stadium.
The contest brought together a blend of seasoned campaigners and crowd favourites. The Stars lineup featured Nitin Tomar, Abhishek Thakur, Gajenger Pratap, Vipin Malik, R. Chaudhary, Vansh, and Vinod, with Vikrant, Badal, Arnav, Rohit, Anuj Pandit, and Arpit available as substitutes.
The Superstars were led by Pardeep Narwal, alongside Rinku Narwal, Amit Hooda, Rakesh Narwal, Sunil Narwal, Irfan, and Sagar, with support from substitutes including Andy Jaat, Bhanu Pratap, Vansh, Aryan, Aman, Parth, and Harshit.
From the outset, both sides played with attacking intent, using the exhibition format to express themselves freely. The Superstars relied on their experienced raiders to apply early pressure, with Pardeep leading from the front. Narwal consistently troubled the Stars’ defence, returning repeatedly with either touch points or bonus points, ensuring sustained scoreboard pressure.
As the match progressed, the Superstars gained control through disciplined raiding and timely defensive interventions. A decisive phase saw the Superstars inflict an all-out on the Stars, which helped them extend their lead and dictate the tempo of the contest.
Despite organised defensive efforts and counter-attacks from the Stars, the Superstars managed the game effectively in the closing stages to seal a five-point victory.
The exhibition encounter served as a fitting addition to the UPKL Season 2 finale, celebrating Kabaddi’s top talent and offering fans a glimpse of elite-level skill in a relaxed yet competitive environment.
The match underlined UPKL’s broader objective of blending competitive intensity with fan engagement, rounding off the season on an entertaining note.
Who won the exhibition match of the UPKL Season 2?
Pardeep Narwal’s Superstars beat Nitin Tomar’s Stars in the exhibition match.
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