UP Yoddhas edge past Jaipur Pink Panthers in PKL 9

The semi-finalists from the previous season staged a comeback under the direction of Pardeep Narwal and Surender Gill.

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The Pro Kabaddi League team representing the state of Uttar Pradesh is called UP Yoddhas, which is owned by the GMR Group (PKL 9).

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They won by a narrow margin of two points over Jaipur Pink Panthers to kick off their campaign in the ninth Pro Kabaddi League.

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The Pro Kabaddi league's 2022 season got underway today in Bengaluru.

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In the last few seconds of the game, the UP Yoddhas, who were competing in the third game of the evening, defeated the Jaipur Pink Panthers 34-32.

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With five points from one game, UP Yoddha are presently third in the points standings.

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The match between UP Yoddhas and U-Mumba will now take place on October 10 and will be broadcast LIVE & EXCLUSIVELY on Star Sports Network and LIVE Streamed on Disney Hotstar beginning at 7:30 p.m. (IST).

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Surender Gill scored nine points for the UP Yoddhas, including one tackle point, and Pardeep Narwal scored seven raid points.

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The UP Yoddhas' defence lived up to its reputation, with Ashu Singh getting the most tackle points (4 total), as well as the Dream11 Game Changer award.

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