Prime Volleyball League 2024: Kolkata Thunderbolts conclude their season with dominant victory over Mumbai Meteors

Prabagaran shines as Kolkata clinches third straight title

Kolkata Thunderbolts finished their campaign in the third season of the Prime Volleyball League 2024 powered by A23, with a comprehensive 15-12, 16-14, 15-11 win over the Mumbai Meteors at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai on Thursday. Prabagaran was named the Player of the Match.

The match saw Prabagaran blocking well for Kolkata. But Shubham’s super serve turned the momentum in favor of Mumbai and Saurabh Maan came alive in defense. Prabagaran started firing from Zone 4 and helped the Thunderbolts maintain balance. Vinit Kumar helped the Thunderbolts get the Super Point and take the lead.

Aditya Rana’s blocks helped Mumbai, as he began blocking Vinit’s attempts. Amit Gulia provided aerial attacks and Mumbai saw an opening to get back.

Rakesh’s all-round showing helped the Thunderbolts close the opening, and Mumbai found themselves on the back foot. Ashwal Rai’s attacks helped the Thunderbolts seal another super point, and a tactical review call helped Kolkata take control of the game.

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Prabagaran’s spikes kept pushing the Thunderbolts while unforced errors hurt Mumbai. Amit’s incessant attacks brought Mumbai some respite. But Prabagaran and Rakesh kept troubling Mumbai’s defense. Vinit won his side another Super Point, increasing pressure on the Meteors, and Arjun Nath-led three-man block helped the Thunderbolts seal the win in style.

Watch the LIVE coverage of RuPay Prime Volleyball League Season 3 from 15th February 2024, 6:30 PM onwards, only on Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 SD & HD (Tamil & Telugu).

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