Prime Volleyball League 2024: Mumbai Meteors stage dramatic comeback to defeat Bengaluru Torpedoes

Published at :February 22, 2024 at 1:41 PM

Modified at :February 22, 2024 at 1:41 PM

(Courtesy : RuPay Prime Volleyball League)

Amit Gulia Shines for Meteors

Mumbai Meteors came back from behind to hand over an 8-15, 15-12, 15-10, 11-15, 15-9 defeat to the Bengaluru Torpedoes at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. Chennai on Wednesday in the third season of the Prime Volleyball League 2024 powered by A23. Amit Gulia was named the Player of the match.

Despite a shock defeat in the previous game, the Bengaluru coach David Lee made it clear his side will stick to their strategies of attacking serves. Sethu did not disappoint, rocking Mumbai’s defence with consecutive super serves. Mujeeb’s play from the middle further gave an edge to the Torpedoes, but Pankaj Sharma’s errors gave Meteors a respite from the relentless attack.

Sensational Sethu contributed with the defence, pairing up with Srajan Shetty. Shubham Chaudhary began making contributions in the attack as Mumbai began the fight back. Ajith Lal’s presence provided a much-needed flair to the Meteors’ attack. Heptinstall’s overhit shot on a super point hurt Torpedoes and Mumbai entered into the contest.

Setter Aravindhan became the glue to connect Mumbai’s offence and Amit’s consistent pipe attacks. But the Super Point call Mumbai coach went wrong and the Torpedoes a lifeline, as the match went to the final set.

Amit continued to dominate in attack, keeping Mumbai ahead, while Paulo Lamounier and Thomas Heptinstall kept the Bengaluru in the hunt with powerful spikes. A few unforced errors helped out Mumbai and with Shameem’s super showing with the blocks, the Meteors earned their second win of the season.

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Following the success of the first two seasons, the third season of the ‘Asli Entertainer’ Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 will be aired on Sony Sports Network in five languages – English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. Fans can anticipate another thrilling season of RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 and experience the excitement of top-tier teams battle it out on the volleyball court starting 15th February 2024, 6:30 PM onwards, Live on Sony Sports Network and will be available to livestream on SonyLiv.

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