Chennai, October 5: UP Yoddhas registered a composed and calculated raiding performance against Telugu Titans, as a closely fought encounter resulted 40-35 in the latter’s favour at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 12 tonight.

In a contest that swung on precision and rhythm rather than chaos, UP’s raiders set the tone early and sustained the intensity right through.

Both teams logged 42 raids each, but it was Yoddhas’ sharper execution that stood out. They registered 22 successful raids at a 52.38% success rate, clearly outpacing the Titans’ 20 successful raids at a 47.62% success rate.

The presence of a super raid further displayed their ability to seize critical moments, turning defensive pressure into multi-point returns.

Their raiding strike rate of 59.52% reflected collective clarity, as they rotated options seamlessly and maintained control through the middle phase of the match. Telugu may have recorded a longer successful raid streak of nine compared to UP’s five, but the Yoddhas’ ability to punctuate Titans’ rhythm with timely breakthroughs prevented any runaway momentum.

What truly shone through was their balance between aggression and intelligence. The 42-raid volume was about structuring those raids to keep defenders guessing, spreading responsibilities, and ensuring no single raider had to shoulder the entire load.

This depth is what kept UP in the contest at every stage.

Even in passages where Titans surged, UP Yoddhas displayed a commendable capacity to reset, regroup, and counter with disciplined execution. Performances like these often lay the tactical bedrock for deeper runs in the season. Against a side that thrives on attacking chaos, UP matched fire with control, an equally potent weapon.

UP Yoddhas will play the Patna Pirates in the next game on October 6, whereas Telugu Titans are poised to face Haryana Steelers on October 8.

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