Ultimate Kho Kho LIVE score, Odisha Juggernauts vs Telugu Yoddhas: Kho Kho live updates & commentary

The match will begin at 7:30 pm IST.

Full Time! Odisha Juggernauts 48 - 39 Telugu Yoddhas.
The Odisha Juggernauts' juggernaut goes on as they register an incredible sixth win in a row and look on course to finish at the top of the table. The Telugu Yoddhas had the advantage at the innings break, holding a 4-point lead. However, their attack fell flat in Turn 3, with the Juggernauts showing why they're among the best defensive teams in the league. Vishal did incredibly well to secure a 6-point Dream Run, turning the game in Odisha's favour. There were no miracles for the Yoddhas in Turn 4 as they slumped to a third successive defeat. Despite not looking like it, they're now only a point ahead of the Chennai Quick Guns on the points table and need to buck up in their last two matches.
That brings to an end the coverage of this intriguing encounter. That's not all the action for tonight, however. Switch tabs to catch the Rajasthan Warriors take on the Gujarat Giants. Until then, this is me, Shreyas, signing off!

7' Another decision reviewed by the Juggernauts and it's a self-out! The Yoddhas can't take anything from this game. Can Arun Gunki do some damage limitation? That's a negative! Another Skydive from Subhasis Santra increases the Juggernauts' lead.
Odisha Juggernauts 48 - 39 Telugu Yoddhas

6' The Yoddhas can't score any more points and they'll look to keep the score difference to within 3 points, if not dare I say, tie the match! Well, that aged well. A Sky Dive makes it increasingly improbable for them to even get a point from this.
Odisha Juggernauts 39 - 42 Telugu Yoddhas

5' Mahesh put under immense pressure and after a prolonged chase, he's tagged. Can Deepak Madhav keep his team in the match with a Dream Run? No he can't. Runs into a Wazir and the scores are level!
Odisha Juggernauts 39 - 39 Telugu Yoddhas

3' A touch claimed almost immediately but it hasn't been given. Another decision reviewed! Replays show a clear touch and it's two points to the Yoddhas.
Odisha Juggernauts 35 - 39 Telugu Yoddhas

The Odisha Juggernauts have indeed played their Powerplay!

3' Avdhut Patil gets a Dream Run but is tagged soon after with a Sky Dive. The Juggernauts should push on from here and play their Powerplay.
Odisha Juggernauts 33 - 39 Telugu Yoddhas

3' Two defenders remain on the mat, but a touch is given. The defenders review and it's a central lane offense that's in question once again! It does look like it, but no wait! On closer examination, the on-field decision remains, amid the protests of the Yoddhas' coach. Avdhut Patil still on the mat.
Odisha Juggernauts 30 - 37 Telugu Yoddhas

2' A running touch reduces the deficit to 9 points for the Juggernauts. Can the Yoddhas stay on the mat long enough for a Dream Run?
Odisha Juggernauts 28 - 37 Telugu Yoddhas

At the end of Turn 3, Odisha Juggernauts 26 - 37 Telugu Yoddhas:
The Odisha camp delighted and they have every right to be! What a comeback from the Juggernauts! 8 defensive points in the Turn for the Juggernauts, with Vishal's 6-point Dream Run the highlight. With only 11 points between the two sides, the Juggernauts look the favorites to win this one. Can the Yoddhas pull off a heist?

7' Vishal is gunning for the 6-pointer but is given out. He reviews and after some deliberation, he's declared Not Out! Can he make it a 6-point Dream Run? Indeed he can! Vishal single-handedly changing this match! A Skydive does eventually get the better of him but terrific work nevertheless!
Odisha Juggernauts 26 - 37 Telugu Yoddhas

6' Gowtham and Vishal doing extremely well to deny the Yoddhas attackers in the Powerplay! Can they get a Dream Run? Gowtham is tagged but Vishal carries on to complete the job! He's going for more here and does it! Excellent work from Vishal as he secures a 4-point Dream Run in the Powerplay!
Odisha Juggernauts 24 - 34 Telugu Yoddhas

5' That's brilliant attacking. Holds his line and corners the defender before pouncing at the very last moment. The Yoddhas extend their lead!
Odisha Juggernauts 20 - 32 Telugu Yoddhas

4' A Skydive given but there's an instant review from the defender. The touch is evident from replays, but is there a central lane offense? Yes. Decision goes in favor of the Juggernauts!
Odisha Juggernauts 20 - 30 Telugu Yoddhas

The Yoddhas use their Powerplay!

3' Subhasis Santra has an impact on the match! Gets the Juggernauts' first Dream Run of the match with some expert evading before Adarsh forces him to be Self-Out.
Odisha Juggernauts 20 - 30 Telugu Yoddhas

2' A minute has passed before Rokeson Singh opens the Yoddhas' account in Turn 3. Stumbles a bit before getting a running touch. A dive follows to get another three points.
Odisha Juggernauts 18 - 27 Telugu Yoddhas

Half-Time! At the end of Turn 2, Odisha Juggernauts 18 - 22 Telugu Yoddhas:
The Telugu Yoddhas will definitely be the happier side and rightly so. They have defended better in this match, with captain Pratik getting a Dream Run. Also noticeable was the Juggernauts' struggle to score attacking points. Key attacker Subhasis Santra couldn't impact the game much, and they'll expect him to do better in Turn 4. This game still hangs in the balance and how the Juggernauts defend in this Turn could determine which way this game goes. The second half coming up!

7' Their powerplay is active but the Juggernauts are struggling to score attacking points here! They're trailing by six points and there isn't much time to go. Milind finally gets rid of Arun Gunki to secure two points.
Odisha Juggernauts 18 - 22 Telugu Yoddhas

6' The Powerplay has an immediate effect as a skydive is given on Rohan Shingade. He reviews the decision, however. It's looking close. The review is successful!
Odisha Juggernauts 16 - 22 Telugu Yoddhas

The Juggernauts activate their Powerplay! Crucial phase of play this.

6' But Pratik Waikar does the job for his side! It's a Dream Run from the captain. He tries to survive long enough to make the two points four, but has to depart.
Odisha Juggernauts 16 - 22 Telugu Yoddhas

5' The defenders got tagged a couple of times but on both occasions, the attackers commit direction change fouls. Finally, a dive gets rid of Deepak.
Odisha Juggernauts 14 - 20 Telugu Yoddhas

4' The Juggernauts are dealing in skydives here! Another one comes up as they get 12 points on the board. Deepak Madhav and the Yoddhas' captain Pratik still on the mat. Can they survive long enough for a Dream Run?
Odisha Juggernauts 12 - 20 Telugu Yoddhas

3' Odisha were getting close to conceding a Dream Run but Milind Chavrekar puts in a crucial skydive to deny the Yoddhas. All three dismissals are dives. Good start this from the Juggernauts!
Odisha Juggernauts 9 - 20 Telugu Yoddhas

2' Prajwal KH has to depart after an excellent skydive. Another skydive soon follows and only one man remains.
Odisha Juggernauts 6 - 20 Telugu Yoddhas

At the end of Turn 1, Odisha Juggernauts 0 - 20 Telugu Yoddhas:
A cagey first turn as the Odisha Juggernauts manage to keep the Yoddhas to a manageable 20-point lead despite not scoring any defensive points in their own. The quality in Odisha's defense and the Yoddhas' attack was highlighted as neither side could really get the better of the other. Can the Yoddhas defend their lead or will the Juggernauts strike back with their attack?

7' A yellow card awarded here to Rohan Shingade. Still only the one dismissal in Batch 3. Time running out and there's the skydive from Rohan. And that's the end of Turn 1 as well.
Odisha Juggernauts 0 - 20 Telugu Yoddhas

6' No more defensive points for the Juggernauts and that's good news for the Yoddhas. How much more can they score? Prajwal answers the question with a pole dive, that's three points to their total.
Odisha Juggernauts 0 - 17 Telugu Yoddhas

5' The Yoddhas' Powerplay is active here but Dilip Khandavi is putting on a defensive show! He's getting close to a Dream Run but oh! Unlucky! With five seconds to go, a skydive gets the better of him.
Odisha Juggernauts 0 - 14 Telugu Yoddhas

4' Batch 2 of the Juggernauts consists of among the best defenders in the league including Dilip Khandavi. However, the Yoddhas pick up two of them with running touches.
Odisha Juggernauts 0 - 11 Telugu Yoddhas

3' Less than 30 seconds to go and Vishal's still alive. Can he get a Dream Run? No. Captain Pratik Waikar puts in a clutch skydive to deny the Juggernauts any defensive points.
Odisha Juggernauts 0 - 7 Telugu Yoddhas

1' What a start! That was almost too easy for Adarsh Mohite. Gets a running touch and the Yoddhas are under way. Another running touch and only one man remains on the mat for the Juggernauts.
Odisha Juggernauts 0 - 4 Telugu Yoddhas

The players are ready and we're all set for this game to begin.

Toss Update: Odisha Juggernauts win the toss and choose to defend.

Good Evening! Hello and Welcome to Sportskeeda's coverage of Match 23 of Ultimate Kho Kho 2022!
The Odisha Juggernauts and the Telugu Yoddhas go head-to-head in a battle of the heavyweights in match 23 of Ultimate Kho Kho 2022. The Juggernauts and the Gujarat Giants are the first two teams to qualify for the playoffs. Odisha is in top form heading into this match and looks like the team to beat this season. They have won all their last five matches and will look to consolidate their position at the top of the points table with a win here.
Despite losing three matches, the Telugu Yoddhas' points difference of 63 is only one less than the Juggernauts. It shows how dominant the Yoddhas can be when they're on song, and they'll look to do just that. They come into this one after successive defeats and will be desperate to turn it around.
We saw two one-sided contests yesterday, and here's hoping we see a nailbiter to kick off this Super Sunday. Stay tuned as I, Shreyas, bring you all the action from this cracking encounter.

Ultimate Kho Kho LIVE score, Odisha Juggernauts vs Telugu Yoddhas: Kho Kho live updates & commentary - Ultimate Kho Kho Match 23

The match will begin at 7:30 pm IST.