JAIPUR: Three super raids by energetic Rishank Devadiga of UP Yoddha almost decided the fate of the match in the first-half against
Jaipur Pink Panthers as they raced to a massive 12 points (28-16) lead in an Inter Zone Wildcard clash of the VIVO
Pro Kabaddi League here at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, on Wednesday.
Yoddha's
Nitin Tomar spearheaded the attack alongside Devadiga and the duo rendered the rival defence hapless with their strides in the other half. Devadiga's 28 raid points (first half 15) titled the match in UP's favour as they won 53-32.
After their fourth successive loss, Jaipur team is out of contention for playoffs while the UP is still in the hunt to claim the playoffs spot from Zone B.
The first-half was completely dominated by Yoddha and before Panthers could regroup themselves, they suffered two all outs, giving their opponents an edge. Barring
Pawan Kumar and Tusar Patil, no one from Panthers showed the urge to fight it out.
Panthers have managed to claim just one win in their five home matches. The UP resumed the second session with all guns blazing and young Devadiga continued to keep the opponents on tenterhooks through his raids that were quick and affective. With his superb display of fitness, finesse, and agility, Devadiga has emerged as one of the stars of Pro Kabaddi.
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