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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 25: Mumbai Meteors stormed into the final of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia with a commanding 15-8, 15-8, 16-14 win over the Goa Guardians at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Friday. Shubham Chaudhary was adjudged the Player of the Match for his all-round brilliance. Mumbai will now face the winner of the second semifinal between Bengaluru Torpedoes and Ahmedabad Defenders.Goa began with attacking intent, led by Nathaniel Dickinson’s sharp spike and Rohit Yadav’s powerful serve. However, their defence faltered against the relentless onslaught from Mumbai’s Shubham Chaudhary and Amit Gulia. Dickinson’s spike helped Goa secure a super point, but Mumbai’s disciplined structure kept the Meteors ahead. Prince tried to ...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 25: Bengaluru Torpedoes outclassed the Ahmedabad Defenders 10-15, 15-11, 15-13, 15-13 in the second semi-final of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Friday. Sandeep was adjudged the Player of the Match. The Torpedoes will now face the Mumbai Meteors in the grand final on Sunday, October 26th, 2025.Bengaluru began confidently, with Jalen Penrose making an instant impact. Sethu tested the opposition from the service line, while Nandhagopal initiated Ahmedabad’s counter-attack. The Defenders’ backline tightened up, and Angamuthu’s timely block on Sethu earned them a super point and the early lead. Trailing in the set, Bengaluru brought middle blocker Mujeeb into play, whose sharp attac...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Goa Guardians have secured a place in the semi-finals after the Delhi Toofans defeated the Kolkata Thunderbolts 18-16, 11-15, 12-15, 15-11, 15-12 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Wednesday. Saqlain Tariq was named Player of the Match. Goa will now face Mumbai Meteors in the first semi-final on Friday, October 24th, 2025. “This is part of the journey. We are extremely happy that the team has made it this far and played it right to the wire! We will come back stronger next season to fight for the trophy again. Until then, our heartfelt gratitude to all the fans for their love and support, the players and support staff for their dedication, and the PVL management for putting tog...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Mumbai Meteors overcame the Bengaluru Torpedoes 15-13, 15-13, 18-20, 15-10 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Wednesday, to secure the top position in the points table. Shubham Chaudhary was adjudged the Player of the Match. Having finished first in the league stage, the Meteors will face the team that ends in fourth place in the first semi-final on Friday, 24th October 2025. The second-placed Bengaluru Torpedoes will meet the Ahmedabad Defenders, who concluded third, in the second semi-final on the same day.The Meteors began strongly, with setter Om Lad orchestrating play from the middle. Mathias Loftesnes and Shubham continuously challenged Bengaluru with sharp spikes. The ...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23:  Hyderabad Black Hawks brought Bengaluru Torpedoes’ unbeaten streak to an end in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday. In a pulsating five-set encounter, the hosts edged past Bengaluru 13–15, 15–10, 18–16, 14–16, 15–11. Deepu Venugopal was adjudged the Player of the Match. With this win, Hyderabad climbed to the fifth position in the points table with 9 points from six games. Jalen Penrose became the prime target for Bengaluru captain Matthew West at the start of play. Jishnu and Mujeeb stood firm at the net with crucial blocks. Sahil’s thunderous super spike earned the Hawks a super point, narrowing the gap between the two sides. However, Athul’s service error helped the T...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Ahmedabad Defenders handed the Mumbai Meteors their first defeat of the season in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday. In a gripping contest, Ahmedabad edged past Mumbai 12–15, 15–7, 15–12, 21–20. Nandhagopal was adjudged the Player of the Match. With this win, Ahmedabad Defenders climbed to the second position in the table with 12 points from six games, while the Meteors slipped to third place. Nandha began strongly for Ahmedabad, while Muthusamy Appavu orchestrated precise attacks through the middle, making full use of Abhinav’s attacking strengths. The Meteors looked to exploit small gaps in Zone 2 as Mathias Loftesnes delivered a super serve. Petter Ostvik denied Angam...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Chennai Blitz outplayed last year’s runners-up, Delhi Toofans, 15-10, 15-10, 15-10 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Friday. Sameer Chaudhary was adjudged the Player of the Match. With this comprehensive win, Chennai Blitz surged into the top four with 9 points from 6 games. Tarun Gowda and Jerome Vinith led from the front for Chennai Blitz, while Jesus Chourio’s versatile all-round game kept the Toofans competitive in the opening stages. Luiz Perotto found gaps in Delhi’s defensive wall, and blocker Suraj Chaudhary’s smart play through the middle helped the Blitz establish an early advantage.Delhi libero Anand showcased his agility with several stunning saves that kept his ...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Kochi Blue Spikers concluded their campaign on a high note in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, securing a morale-boosting 15–13, 14–16, 17–15, 15–9 win over Ahmedabad Defenders at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Tuesday. Erin Varghese was adjudged the Player of the Match. The outcome, however, did not alter Ahmedabad’s standing on the points table, as they had already qualified for the semi-finals. Ahmedabad began the match with Battur Batsuuri firing thunderous attacks across the court. Kochi’s Jasjodh Singh responded with a blistering super serve that narrowed the margin between the two teams. His commanding block on Shon T. John lifted team morale, while Amrinderpal Singh’s resilient defending ensured Kochi c...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Mumbai Meteors edged past the Chennai Blitz 16–14, 11–15, 15–12, 21–19 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Monday to seal their berth in the Semi-Finals. Mathias Loftesnes was named the Player of the Match for his stellar all-round performance. Chennai setter Sameer immediately looked to connect with Jerome Vinith and Luiz Perotto to initiate the attacks, while Mumbai captain Amit Gulia struck from the centre. Chennai’s defense, led by middle blocker Azizbek, stayed firm, but Amit continued to find spaces through the gaps. Mathias kept the pressure high on the Blitz, and with Om Lad Vasant’s timely block, Mumbai captured the opening set.Tarun began leading the counter-attack f...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: The Goa Guardians pulled off a spectacular comeback to defeat the Delhi Toofans 14–16, 11–15, 15–11, 16–13, 15–11 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Sunday. Prince was named the Player of the Match as the Guardians climbed up to fourth on the table with 10 points. After the thrilling win, Owner  Raju Chekuri said, “Goa Guardians”   is a great, resilient team. After going down two sets, winning three sets continuously shows their team’s bonding and strength.” The opening set was a thriller, with both sides matching each other point for point. Jesus Chourio and Muhammed Jasim struck early for the Toofans, while Dushyant Singh’s super serve briefly put the Guardians ahead. Jeffrey...