Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2: Day 3 of Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 witnessed a blend of on-field brilliance and off-field presence, as actor and franchise co-owner Tusshar Kapoor attended the matches at the Noida Indoor Stadium, adding to the buzz around an action-packed day of kabaddi.
The day belonged firmly to the raiders, with several match-winning performances headlining a schedule that produced dominant victories as well as dramatic comebacks. Teams showcased attacking depth, tactical discipline, and resilience as the league phase gathered momentum.
Uday Dabas shines as Tusshar Kapoor watches Gazab Ghaziabad rout Yamuna Yoddhas
Gazab Ghaziabad produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Yamuna Yoddhas 56-28 in the opening match of the day.
Gazab Ghaziabad seized control early, combining aggressive raiding with a disciplined defensive structure to keep Yamuna Yoddhas under sustained pressure. The momentum firmly swung in Gazab’s favour as they inflicted a series of all-outs, steadily widening the gap on the scoreboard.
Captain Uday Dabas led from the front with an outstanding raiding display, orchestrating three all-outs during the match. One of the defining moments came when Dabas, despite being held by two defenders, pushed forward with determination to cross the half line and complete a crucial raid, wiping out the remaining players.
Uday Dabas finished the match with 19 raid points, emerging as the standout performer, while Gazab’s defence complemented the attack by staying compact and effective. Gazab Ghaziabad held a commanding 30-12 lead at halftime and continued their dominance in the second half to close out the contest comfortably.
The match was witnessed by Tusshar Kapoor, co-owner of Gazab Ghaziabad, who was present at the venue as the team delivered one of its most emphatic performances of the season.
Kanpur Warriors return to winning ways against Ganga Kings of Mirzapur
Kanpur Warriors bounced back strongly to register a 38-26 victory over Ganga Kings of Mirzapur, converting early dominance into a much-needed win.
Kanpur Warriors began the match aggressively, asserting control through sharp raiding and coordinated tackling. Ganga Kings showed resilience and briefly fought back to level the scores at 9-9, threatening to shift momentum.
The turning point came when Ayush produced a crucial super raid, restoring Kanpur’s lead and disrupting Mirzapur’s rhythm. From there, Kanpur tightened their defence and capitalised on transition opportunities to steadily pull away.
Kanpur Warriors went into halftime with a 21-12 advantage and maintained the same intensity after the break. In total, they inflicted four all-outs, preventing Ganga Kings from mounting any sustained comeback and sealing a convincing win.
Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi leads Awadh Ramdoots to dramatic comeback against JD Noida Ninjas
One of the most thrilling contests of the season unfolded as Awadh Ramdoots staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat JD Noida Ninjas 41-39.
JD Noida Ninjas dominated the opening exchanges, controlling the tempo through aggressive raiding and disciplined defence. Their approach paid off as an early all-out widened the gap, allowing JD Noida to build a nine-point lead at halftime.
Awadh Ramdoots returned after the break with renewed intent, tightening their defence and inflicting an all-out to reduce the deficit. Captain Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi then took responsibility in the raiding department, leading the comeback with composure and precision.
Abhimanyu finished with 13 raid points, steadily closing the gap as Awadh Ramdoots maintained pressure in the closing minutes. The sustained effort paid off as Awadh completed a dramatic turnaround to clinch a narrow two-point victory.
Varun dominates as Kashi Kings outclass Aligarh Tigers
The final match of the day saw Kashi Kings deliver a commanding performance to defeat Aligarh Tigers 43-28 in a one-sided encounter.
Kashi Kings asserted control early, combining rapid raids with a compact defensive setup that kept Aligarh Tigers under constant pressure. Their dominance translated into six all-outs over the course of the match, steadily widening the gap.
Raider Varun was the standout performer, dismantling the Aligarh defence with clinical efficiency. From 13 raid attempts, Varun completed 12 successful raids, scoring 13 touch points and one bonus point.
Aligarh Tigers continued to fight through their attacking unit, with Kunal Bhati contributing 14 points and Vinay Tewatia adding 10 raid points, but defensive lapses proved costly as Kashi Kings closed out a comfortable victory.