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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: The Chennai Blitz outclassed last year’s runners-up Delhi Toofans 15–10, 15–10, 15–10 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia – Season 4 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Friday. Sameer Chaudhary was adjudged the Player of the Match. With this emphatic win, the Blitz climbed into the top four with 9 points from 6 matches.

Tarun Gowda and Jerome Vinith provided a strong start for Chennai Blitz, while Jesus Chourio’s all-round play kept the Toofans competitive in the opening exchanges. Luiz Perotto found a breakthrough past Delhi’s defensive wall, as blocker Suraj Chaudhary’s smart work from the middle helped Chennai take an early advantage.

Delhi’s libero Anand impressed with his acrobatic saves, keeping his side in contention. However, setter Sameer maintained his sharp rhythm, rotating attacking options efficiently to keep the Toofans under pressure. The presence of Azizbek Kuchkorov added extra firepower to Chennai’s front line, helping the Blitz tighten their grip on the match.

Exploiting Delhi’s weakness in the middle zone, Sameer continued to set up Suraj for successful pipe attacks as the Blitz extended their lead. Jerome Vinith, with his precision over power, found narrow gaps in Delhi’s defence to pick up crucial points. A bold super point call worked perfectly for Chennai, and Tarun Gowda sealed the contest with a blistering super serve.

The CEO of Chennai Blitz, Kiran Kumar, expressed delight over the team’s performance and prospects this season. “Jerome is a brilliant athlete and will lead the team all the way to the championship,” said Hanimi Reddy, Co-Owner of Chennai Blitz.

The franchise’s decision to secure Jerome Vinith at the highest auction bid is turning out to be a masterstroke for the Blitz, who are yet to qualify for the playoffs or semi-finals in the Prime Volleyball League era after having lifted the Pro Volleyball League title in 2019.

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: The defending champions, Calicut Heroes, defeated the Kolkata Thunderbolts 15–10, 15–11, 15–12 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia – Season 4 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Friday, to register their first win of the season. Mohan Ukkrapandian was named the Player of the Match.

Shameemudheen continued his impressive form for Calicut, producing crucial blocks against Ashwal Rai and attacking effectively from the middle zone. Sustained service pressure from Ashok Bishnoi helped Calicut gain an early advantage. Kolkata’s overseas star Matin Takavar responded with powerful spikes, but frequent service errors disrupted their rhythm and momentum.

Santhosh joined the offensive play for Calicut, allowing captain and setter Mohan Ukkrapandian to distribute the ball with precision and control. The pair of Vikas Maan and Shameem formed a solid blocking wall, making it difficult for Kolkata’s frontline hitters to penetrate.

As the match progressed, Calicut committed a few service errors, giving Kolkata a glimmer of hope. However, Pankaj Sharma’s cross-court spike sailed wide, enabling Calicut to take a 2–0 lead. Shameem continued to stand tall in defence, blocking fierce attacks from Rahul K. and maintaining Calicut’s dominance.

Despite accurate passing from reserve setter Jithin, the Thunderbolts were unable to capitalise on key attacking opportunities due to Calicut’s composed defence and sharp court positioning. Santhosh and Tharusha Chamath stayed consistent with their strikes as Calicut sealed a commanding 3–0 victory, bagging all three points.

The Kolkata Thunderbolts now hold on to slim playoff hopes, with two matches remaining — against Hyderabad and Delhi. “We are known for comebacks, and we will bounce back from this defeat as well,” said Chairman and Principal Owner, CA Pawan Kumar Patodia.

In this clash of champions, the result proved to be a significant morale booster for the reigning titleholders, Calicut Heroes, who have endured a tough season so far in Season 4. The win over the inaugural champions, Kolkata Thunderbolts, reignited their confidence and momentum. With one match left — the Kerala Derby against Kochi Blue Spikers — team owner Safeer PT expressed his joy, saying, “This win is for the fans and supporters of Calicut Heroes. We still have a fight left in us!”

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Goa Guardians qualified for 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 the Player of the Match.

Goa will now play Mumbai Meteors in the first semi-final on Friday, October 24th, 2025.

“This is part of the journey. We are very happy that the team was able to come this far and play it to the wire! We will come back stronger next season, to fight for the trophy again! Until then, our sincerest gratitude to all the fans for their love and support, the players and support staff for their hard work, and the PVL management for putting together a great show!” signed off the inaugural season champions’ Chairman and Principal Owner, CA Pawan Kumar Patodia.

The game started with both teams attacking from the middle. Delhi’s Jesus Chourio made the first major dent. Ashwal Rai kept the pressure up for the Thunderbolts with strong spikes. A smart review call from coach Manoj Nair helped the Toofans win the first set.

Pankaj Sharma’s missile service put pressure on the Toofans’ defence. Ashwal kept up the pressure on Delhi’s libero Aljo Sabu. Matin Takavar made a super block on Chourio, and the Thunderbolts won the second set.

Aayush made two important blocks as Delhi regained composure. A risky super point for the Thunderbolts backfired with Carlos’ super spike. But Aayush’s overhit shot cost the Toofans a super point, and the Thunderbolts took the lead, winning the third set.

Losing two sets meant that Delhi were out of contention for a place in the semi-finals. But the result did little to deter Delhi skipper Saqlain Tariq from seeking a win. Abhishek Rajeev and Muhammed Jasim led their fightback. With a smart block from Jasim, Delhi pushed the game to the fifth set.

With Kolkata’s Matin off the court, Delhi began running the play from the middle, utilising both Jasim and Aayush. Matin’s return put pressure on the Toofans. But tremendous defending from libero Aljo helped the Toofans win a super point, and the Toofans scripted an unforgettable win, eliminating Kolkata.

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23:  Mumbai Meteors defeated 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 claim the top spot in the points table. Shubham Chaudhary was named the Player of the Match.

Having finished in the first position in the league stage, the Meteors will face off against the team that will finish in the fourth position in the first semi-final on Friday, 24th October 2025. The second-placed Bengaluru Torpedoes will play the Ahmedabad Defenders, who finished in the third position, in the second semi-final on the same day.

The Meteors started well, with setter Om Lad running the play from the middle. Mathias Loftesnes and Shubham kept asking questions of Bengaluru with constant spikes. The presence of blockers Jishnu and Mujeeb improved the Torpedoes’ defence, but Shubham Chaudhary managed to find the right spot with his spikes, and the Meteors took an early lead.

In Matt West’s absence, setter Sandeep did well to find Joel Benjamin on multiple occasions. But Mumbai’s Petter Ostvik remained alert and made solid blocks. Amit Gulia’s thunderous spikes tested the Torpedoes, and the Meteors took control.

Penrose paired up with Mujeeb to help in Bengaluru’s defence. Amit kept up the pressure for Mumbai, but Bengaluru held their nerves and, with Penrose’s spike, pulled one set back.

Service pressure from Karthik put pressure back on the Torpedoes. Ostvik kept making solid blocks in the middle. Om’s skilful slow serve surprised Penrose, and the Meteors extended their lead. The Meteors won the match with Loftesnes’ block to finish on top in the league stage.

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Hyderabad Black Hawks stunned the Bengaluru Torpedoes in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday, winning the match 13–15, 15–10, 18–16, 14–16, 15–11. Deepu Venugopal was named the Player of the Match. With the win, the hosts reached the fifth position in the points table with 9 points from six games.

Jalen Penrose became the target man for Bengaluru captain Matthew West at the start of play. Jishnu and Mujeeb made crucial blocks. Sahil’s super spike earned the Hawks a super point, cutting the deficit between the two teams. But Athul’s service error helped the Torpedoes get a set ahead.

Joel Benjamin started finding his rhythm in attacks. With Sahil’s all-round display, Hyderabad kept the pressure up on the Torpedoes. Shikhar Singh’s presence added depth to Hyderabad’s defence. A risky super serve from Hyderabad paid dividends as Niyas blocked Penrose, much to the delight of the jam-packed home crowd.

Preet Karan’s distribution was on point, helping Hyderabad maintain their momentum. A misfired shot from Sahil helped Bengaluru secure a super point. However, libero Deepu’s sensational defensive play made it hard for Penrose to find gaps, and Hyderabad took the lead.

Vitor Yudi Yamamoto’s beautiful cross-body spikes earned the hosts crucial points. But West’s smart serve cost the Hawks a super point, and the Torpedoes managed to push the game into the fifth set with Jishnu’s super block against Sahil.

Yudi used his power and clever acrobatic skills to keep the Hawks ahead in the decisive fifth set. Shikhar led a solid two-man block line that halted the Torpedoes on multiple occasions. Sethu’s service error cost Bengaluru an important super point, and Hyderabad scripted a thrilling 3–2 win.

Speaking after the match, Abhishek Reddy Kankanala, Principal Owner of the Hyderabad Black Hawks, said, “Bengaluru were the table-toppers, and we knew this was going to be a test of character. The boys played fearless volleyball and proved that when it counts, Hyderabad always rises. I couldn’t be prouder of how they handled the pressure.”

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Kochi Blue Spikers bowed out of the tournament with a solid win in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad on Tuesday, defeating Ahmedabad Defenders 15–13, 14–16, 17–15, 15–9. Erin Varghese was named the Player of the Match. The result did not affect Ahmedabad’s position in the table, as they are already through to the semi-finals.

Ahmedabad started strong with Battur Batsuuri’s missile attacks. A super serve from Kochi’s Jasjodh Singh bridged the gap between the two teams. Jasjodh motivated the Spikers with a super block on Shon T. John. Tremendous defending from Amrinderpal Singh helped them take the first set.

Erin’s ferocious serves caught Ahmedabad off guard in the second set, and the Spikers continued their momentum. Ahmedabad brought Nandhagopal and Akhin on the court, and the new formation reaped rewards. Akhin blocked Kochi’s relentless attack from the middle zone, and the Defenders levelled the score.

A smart review helped the Defenders reclaim a crucial point. Tremendous defending from Jasjodh and Hemanth’s cross-body spikes helped Kochi regain momentum, and the tables turned once again. Nicolas Marechal played a key role on the back court in the third set as the Spikers took control of the game.

Hemanth continued to put pressure on Ahmedabad’s defence with strong spikes. Unforced errors further posed problems for Ahmedabad. Libero Alan Ashique’s quickfire defensive moves helped save Kochi’s important points. Amrinderpal and Jasjodh kept dominating the middle zone, helping Kochi. The Spikers won the game with a faulty serve from Arshak Sinan.

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Ahmedabad Defenders stunned the unbeaten Mumbai Meteors in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday, winning the match 12–15, 15–7, 15–12, 21–20. Nandhagopal was named the Player of the Match. With this win, Ahmedabad Defenders climbed to the second position in the table with 12 points in six games, while the Meteors slipped to the third position.

Nandha started strongly for Ahmedabad, while Muthusamy Appavu set up attacks from the middle to utilise Abhinav’s strengths. The Meteors targeted small gaps in Zone 2 as Mathias Loftesnes managed to get a super serve. Petter Ostvik blocked Angamuthu twice, but service pressure from Dhruvil Shah kept the game levelled. A risky super serve paid dividends for the Meteors and got them a set ahead.

Battur Batsuuri started the counterattack for Ahmedabad. Angamuthu started finding his rhythm and tested Mumbai’s defence. Nandha’s super spike earned Ahmedabad a super point, bringing the game to level pegging.

Constant attacks from Batsuuri and Angamuthu allowed the Defenders to take hold of the game. Trailing behind, Mumbai brought in the veteran blocker Karthik, whose super serve immediately put the pressure back on Ahmedabad. Nikhil’s left-handed spike also added attacking flair to Mumbai.

A tremendous service from Nandha brought Ahmedabad back into the lead in the thrilling fourth set. The game ended with Angamuthu blocking Loftesnes, and Ahmedabad registered a memorable win to get all three points.

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Chennai Blitz defeated 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 named the Player of the Match. With the win, the Chennai Blitz made their way into the top four with 9 points in 6 games.

Tarun Gowda and Jerome Vinith started strong for Chennai Blitz, while Jesus Chourio’s all-round play kept the Toofans in play in the early stages. Luiz Perotto found a way to break through Delhi’s defensive wall. Blocker Suraj Chaudhary’s smart play from the middle helped the Blitz take an early lead.

Delhi libero Anand kept his side in the game with his acrobatic exploits. Setter Sameer continued his form with his passing, keeping options in the attack to put pressure on the Toofans. Azizbek Kuchkorov’s presence on the court boosted Chennai’s attacking prowess, and the Blitz took control of the game.

Exploiting Delhi’s weakness in the middle zone, Sameer kept setting up Suraj for pipe attacks as the Blitz consolidated their lead. Despite not using much power, Jerome still managed to find tiny gaps in Delhi’s defence to earn crucial points. A risky super point call paid dividends for Chennai, and Tarun won the match for the Blitz with a super serve.

The CEO of Chennai Blitz, Kiran Kumar, was joyous about his team’s prospects this season. “Jerome is a brilliant athlete and will lead the team all the way to the championship,” remarked Hanimi Reddy, Chennai Blitz Co-owner.

The Blitz’s decision to bring in Jerome Vinith at the highest auction bid price is paying off well for the franchise, which is yet to qualify for the playoffs/semi-finals in the Prime League after having won the Pro Volleyball League edition back in 2019.

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Mumbai Meteors defeated 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 book their place in the Semi-Finals. Mathias Loftesnes was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.

Chennai setter Sameer immediately set the tone, directing his passes to Jerome Vinith and Luiz Perotto to spark the Blitz’s attack, while Mumbai captain Amit Gulia countered from the centre. Chennai defended strongly with middle blocker Azizbek in command, but Amit kept finding gaps through the defence. Mathias maintained the attacking pressure, and with Om Lad Vasant’s timely block, Mumbai clinched the first set.

Tarun spearheaded Chennai’s counter-attack in the second set, as the Blitz’s solid defence made it difficult for the Meteors to break through. Suraj Chaudhary’s confident block on Amit shifted the momentum, while Perotto’s super serve added more pressure on Mumbai. Despite a spirited fightback, Chennai held their composure to level the match.

Chennai’s libero T. Srikanth thrilled the crowd with his acrobatic defensive efforts, keeping several rallies alive. However, blocker Karthik’s reintroduction brought stability back to Mumbai’s defence. Petter Ostvik’s all-round play bolstered Mumbai’s rhythm, and despite intense service pressure from Perotto, the Meteors held their nerve. Loftesnes’ precise attack from the middle zone sealed the third set, putting Mumbai ahead once again.

In the fourth set, two crucial reviews went in Mumbai’s favour, strengthening their advantage. Perotto and Jerome continued to lead Chennai’s resistance, but at a vital moment, Karthik and Shubham combined for a crucial block on Tarun, giving the Meteors an important point. The marathon set ended with Shubham’s thundering super spike as Mumbai sealed a thrilling 3–1 victory, confirming their spot in the Semi-Finals.

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 17: The defending champions Calicut Heroes defeated the Kolkata Thunderbolts 15–10, 15–11, 15–12 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia – Season 4 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Friday, to register their first win of the season. Mohan Ukkrapandian was named the Player of the Match.

Shameemudheen continued his excellent form for Calicut, producing crucial blocks against Ashwal Rai and attacking effectively from the middle zone. Sustained service pressure from Ashok Bishnoi helped Calicut gain an early edge. Kolkata’s overseas star Matin Takavar replied with powerful spikes, but frequent service errors disrupted their rhythm and momentum.

Santhosh joined the offensive play for Calicut, allowing captain and setter Mohan Ukkrapandian to distribute the ball with precision and control. The pair of Vikas Maan and Shameem established a solid blocking line, making it difficult for Kolkata’s frontline hitters to break through.

As the match progressed, Calicut committed a few service errors, giving Kolkata a glimmer of hope. However, Pankaj Sharma’s cross-body spike sailed wide, enabling Calicut to take a 2–0 lead. Shameem continued to stand tall in defence, blocking fierce attacks from Rahul K. and maintaining Calicut’s dominance.

Despite accurate passing from reserve setter Jithin, the Thunderbolts were unable to capitalise on key attacking chances due to Calicut’s composed defence and sharp court positioning. Santhosh and Tharusha Chamath stayed consistent with their strikes as Calicut sealed a commanding 3–0 victory, bagging all three points.

Kolkata Thunderbolts now hold on to slim playoff hopes, with two matches remaining—against Hyderabad and Delhi. “We are known for comebacks, and we will bounce back from this defeat as well,” said Chairman and Principal Owner, CA Pawan Kumar Patodia.

In this contest of champions, the result proved to be a significant morale booster for the reigning champions, Calicut Heroes, who have endured a tough season so far in Season 4. The win over the inaugural champions, Kolkata Thunderbolts, reignited their confidence and momentum. With one match left—the Kerala Derby against Kochi Blue Spikers—team owner Safeer PT expressed his joy, saying, “This win is for the fans and supporters of Calicut Heroes. We still have a fight left in us!”

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