Pune
Mumbai Khiladis and Odisha Juggernauts opened their account within the inaugural version of Final Kho Kho by securing wins by an identical eight-point margin on the second day on the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports activities Complicated, Pune, on Monday.
Whereas Mumbai Khiladis earned an eight-point victory towards Rajasthan Warriors in its second league sport by 51-43, Odisha Juggernauts kickstarted its marketing campaign with a 51-43 win over Chennai Fast Weapons.
Mumbai’s Gajanan Shengal impressed within the assault, scoring 16 factors with two pole dives and one sky dive.
Mumbai Khiladis gained the toss and selected to defend as captain Vijay Hajare alongside Rohan Kore and Avik Singha began the proceedings. Nikhil struck for Rajasthan as he captured Hajare within the first match of the sport earlier than the batch was out within the subsequent half minute. Faizankha Pathan, from the third batch of Mumbai, showcased skilful defence to stay unbeaten however Rajasthan Warriors ended the primary flip with 18-4 lead.
Mumbai Khiladis continued its aggression once they turned to assault, capturing three opposition batches to finish the primary innings at 29-20 in its favour.
Rajasthan earned 21 factors within the assault to take eight factors lead within the first flip with scores at 41-33.
Nonetheless, Mumbai fought-back properly to bag 18 factors within the remaining flip and secured the match by 51-43 rating.
In the meantime within the second match of the day, Odisha Juggernauts began off properly towards Chennai Fast Weapons with a 20-2 lead after the primary flip of the sport.
Chennai tried making a comeback by securing 19 factors within the second flip nevertheless, Odisha as soon as once more took the cost of the match and sealed the sport comfortably ultimately by scoring 27 factors within the second innings.
On Tuesday, Telugu Yoddhas will tackle Rajasthan Warriors whereas Gujarat Giants will play Odisha Juggernauts.
