U.p. Yoddhas Vs Jaipur Pink Panthers 26 December 2024

FULL-TIME! UP Yoddhas 46-18 Jaipur Pink Panthers

There cannot be a worse way to make an exit from the tournament. Jaipur Pink Panthers have been handed a 28-point defeat by UP Yoddhas in the Eliminator 1. The Yoddhas have now extended their 10-game unbeaten run and will take on Haryana Steelers in the semi-final 1. 

What a display this was from UP. Bhavani Rajput delivered a magnificent Super 10 whereas the corner duo of captain Sumit and Hitesh got their High 5s with support from Mahender Singh from the cover. 

For Jaipur, everything went wrong right from the start as Arjun was quiet and was subbed off early in the first half. Reza did something but was not enough to take them home. Their campaign thus comes to an end! 

40' UP Yoddhas 46-18 Jaipur Pink Panthers

DO OR DIE RAID FOR UP YODDHAS! Keshav Kumar is the man in and he has been taken down by the ankle hold of Ankush Rathee. 

SUPER TACKLE! The Yoddhas defense add the icing on the cake with this tackle on Abhijeet Malik. It was captain Sumit Sangwan who reached his High 5 with this block on Abhijeet to finish off the proceedings. UP YODDHAS QUALIFY FOR THE SEMI-FINALS! JAIPUR PINK PANTHERS ARE ELIMINATED!

38' UP Yoddhas 43-17 Jaipur Pink Panthers

DO OR DIE RAID FOR UP YODDHAS! Surender Gill has been taken down by the Panthers courtesy of Ronak Singh's block at the right corner.

K Dharanidharan also has been sent back by the Yoddhas defense as unstoppable Hitesh gets his sixth tackle point with an ankle hold. 

Multi-point raid here for the Panthers as Abhijeet Malik manages to escape a dash from Sachin and Mahender Singh. 

36' UP Yoddhas 42-14 Jaipur Pink Panthers

Abhijeet Malik gets a running hand touch on Sachin at the right in. 

34' UP Yoddhas 42-13 Jaipur Pink Panthers

DO OR DIE RAID FOR JAIPUR PINK PANTHERS! Reza has taken up the responsibility as he goes for a kick on the right corner. But he is dashed out by Mahender Singh. The umpires are having a check, though. Reza feels it's jersey-pulling and the umpires have awarded him a point. But the Yoddhas review and it is successful Reza is out.

DO OR DIE RAID FOR UP YODDHAS! Surender Gill manages to get his first point with an escape from Surjeet Singh's advance tackle. 

ALL OUT! Ankush is the last man in and he has been dashed out with so ease by Bharat Hooda. 

32' UP Yoddhas 37-13 Jaipur Pink Panthers

SUPER TACKLE! Finally something to cheer for the Panthers as Reza blocks down Bhavani Rajput. Timely support from Ankush to make that tackle successful. 

Surender Gill has after a long time made his way onto the mat as a sub and goes back with an empty raid. 

30' UP Yoddhas 37-11 Jaipur Pink Panthers

The Yoddhas' defense has been unstoppable tonight. Hitesh gets his fourth point of the night with a double ankle hold on Sombir at the right corner. 

Abhijeet Malik goes for a kick at the left corner but is unfortunately blocked out by the chain of Ashu and Mahender Singh. 

DO OR DIE RAID FOR UP YODDHAS! Bhavani once again, tries a running hand touch and manages to escape the double ankle hold from Ronak at the right corner. 

K Dharanidharan tries for a bonus under the right corner but gives away his ankle to Hitesh who completes his High 5.

27' UP Yoddhas 33-11 Jaipur Pink Panthers

Sombir goes for pursuit and gets a running hand touch on Ashu Singh at the right cover. 

Gagan Gowda responds with a swift running hand touch on the experienced Surjeet Singh at the right cover. 

25' UP Yoddhas 32-10 Jaipur Pink Panthers

What a block this was from Hitesh. Gets in front of Sombir and gives him no room to escape. 

DO OR DIE RAID FOR UP YODDHAS! Bhavani is the main in and he reaches his SUPER 10 with an escape from Surjeet and Ronak's dash from the right. It was an unnecessary attempt from the duo as Jaipur on the brink of another all-out. 

ALL OUT! Reza gets a bonus but is tackled down by the Yoddhas's defense courtesy of Bhavani's double ankle hold from the left in. 

22' UP Yoddhas 26-9 Jaipur Pink Panthers

The Jaipur Pink Panthers have started the second half on a positive note as Surjeet Singh blocks down Gagan Gowda from the right cover.

The Yoddhas' defense respond with a tackle of their own as Mahender Singh, from the left cover block K Dharanidharan. 

No stopping tonight for Bhavani as he gets another point with a running hand touch on Abhijeet Malik at the right in. Even Mayank Malik has been termed out for some reason. 

HALF-TIME! UP Yoddhas 23-8 Jaipur Pink Panthers

It has been all Yoddhas after first 20 minutes of this Eliminator 1. They could already see themselves in the semis with this 15-point lead but they shouldn't get too ahead of themselves as we all know that a comeback is possible anytime in this sport of kabaddi.

Bhavani Rajput has been the aggressor for the Yoddhas with seven raid points already whereas Sumit, their skipper has led the defensive unit as the Yoddhas have managed to keep Arjun Deshwal quiet. 

We'll be back shortly with the final 20 minutes! Stay tuned and do not go anywhere! 

16' UP Yoddhas 17-6 Jaipur Pink Panthers

DO OR DIE RAID FOR JAIPUR PINK PANTHERS! K Dharanidharan is making full use of this opportunity as he manages to get another running hand touch and this time on Bharat at the left in.

DO OR DIE RAID FOR UP YODDHAS! Gagan Gowda has taken up the responsibility but has been dashed out by Surjeet Singh from the right cover. The umpires are checking it once again and Gagan is deemed safe as he gets a bonus plus a touch point on Surjeet. Jaipur have reviewed the decision though! After a long check by the TV Umpire, the original decision stays and the Panthers lose their only review.

No party this time for K Dharanidharan as Mahender Singh takes him down with a brilliant double thigh hold. 

Bhavani Rajput adds another point to his tally with an escape from Ankush's advance ankle hold at the left corner. 

14' UP Yoddhas 13-5 Jaipur Pink Panthers

A series of empty raids here!

12' UP Yoddhas 13-5 Jaipur Pink Panthers

DO OR DIE RAID FOR UP YODDHAS! Bhavani Rajput is the man in and he gets a brilliant back kick on Abhijeet Malik at the left in. 

K Dharanidharan comes on in as a sub and immediately makes an impact with a running hand touch on the left cover defender Ashu Singh.

The defense of the Panthers has finally risen as they manage to send Bhavani back. What a dash that was from the Lucky Sharma.  

10' UP Yoddhas 12-3 Jaipur Pink Panthers

TIMEOUT!

The UP Yoddhas have been all over the Panthers in the first 10 minutes. Sheer dominance from the Yoddhas here to take an 8-point lead early in the game. 

Bhavani Rajput immediately cashed in with a multi-point raid whereas the defense made sure Arjun Deshwal didn't get going as the Yoddhas inflict an all-out in the seventh minute itself!

Here are the lineups:

UP Yoddhas:
Playing 7: Bharat, Mahender Singh, Gagan Gowda, Bhavani Rajput, Sumit, Hitesh, Ashu Singh
Bench: Sachin, Keshav Kumar, Surender Gill, Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi, Harendra Kumar, Sahul Kumar, Shivam Chaudhary

Jaipur Pink Panthers:
Playing 7: Reza Mirbagheri, Arjun Deshwal, Ankush Rathee, Surjeet Singh, Abhijeet Malik, Neeraj Narwal, Lucky Sharma
Bench: Abhishek KS, Ronak Singh, Sombir Mehra, Shrikant Jadhav, K Dharanidharan, Mayank Malik, Nitin Kumar

Welcome to Sportskeeda's live coverage of Eliminator 1 between UP Yoddhas and Jaipur Pink Panthers, coming to you from the electrifying Balewadi Stadium in Pune.

From tonight, the stakes couldn't be higher. There's no room for big defeats, close defeats, or consolation points. It’s straightforward now—win and survive, lose and you're out. No second chances, no margin for error.

The UP Yoddhas have been on a dream run with nine unbeaten games leading up to this knockout clash. Young raiders Gagan Gowda and Bhavani Rajput have carried the team’s scoring, while captain Sumit Sangwan has been a quiet but dependable force in defense.

On the other hand, Jaipur Pink Panthers will once again lean heavily on their superstar raider Arjun Deshwal, who has single-handedly dragged them into the playoffs. However, their defense, led by Ankush and Reza, must rise to the occasion tonight if they hope to progress. Knockout matches demand collective brilliance, and this is where the Panthers will need to step up.

So sit tight, as I, Meeth Agrawal, will guide you through every thrilling moment of this high-stakes battle. Stay tuned!