Ultimate Kho Kho Qualifier 1 LIVE score, Gujarat Giants vs Odisha Juggernauts: Kho Kho live updates & commentary

Right, two pretty one-sided games in the end to kick-off the playoffs. The Yoddhas knocking out the Quick Guns first up followed by the Juggernauts securing themselves a berth in the Finals. Well then, that's all that we have for you from this contest. Join us back tomorrow as the Telugu Yoddhas horns with the Gujarat Giants in a bid to join the Juggernauts in the Final. Until a new day dawns upon us then, this is me, Maanas Upadhyay, bidding you adieu!

FULL TIME! At the end of Turn 4: Gujarat Giants 43-57 Odisha Juggernauts

Whew! Quite a clinical showing from the Juggernauts and they have sealed a spot in the Final of the maiden edition of Ultimate Kho Kho 2022! They were just relentless in their approach. With coach Ashwini Kumar Sharma at the helm, it was always going to be quite a relentless approach from the Juggernauts, one which has just blown sway the Giants. Just wasn't the Giants' game today, they performed poorly in attack as well the defense, conceding Dream Runs while also failing to get many of their own. They will now face the Yoddhas in Qualifier 2 tomorrow, where they will be presented with another shot at making the Finals.

Batch 1 of the Juggernauts is on the mat now with just 16 seconds let on the clock! They manage to survive the Giants' desperate Giants' attacking.

7' A sky dive from Jaggannath Das on Vishal is followed closely by a pole dive on Nilesh Jadhav, resulting in the batch being eliminated!

Gujarat Giants 43-57 Odisha Juggernauts

6' A simple running touch by Suyash Gargate sends back Gowtham MK, who has put in quite a showing in the first innings.

Batch 2 of the Juggernauts is on the mat now and courtesy of the defense bonuses, the lead is now 22 points!

6' Runs out of gas and cannot change directions in time as Sagar Potdar treads through the cross lane and puts in a sky dive to send Dilip Khadavi back before he can do any more damage.

5' You just cannot keep Dilip Khandavi out of the game! He has ensured the DREAM RUN! A two point dream run has been converted into a four point dream run! And boy, he keeps going! A SIX POINT DREAM RUN NOW!

Gujarat Giants 32-57 Odisha Juggernauts

5' A dive from Sagar Potdar, which is not enough to qualify as a sky dive, gets the better of Dipesh More near the pole.

3' A sky dive from Vinayak Pokarde gets the better of Aditya Kudale, bringing the deficit down to 21 points now. They must not concede any defense bonuses at ant cost, do the Giants, if they are to have any chance of winning this.

Gujarat Giants 30-51 Odisha Juggernauts

Batch 2 of the Juggernauts is on the court now! Watch out for Dilip Khandavi! He can turn matches in a matter of seconds!

2' After some terrific evasion, the batch has been wiped out in a matter of seconds! A running touch on Mahesha P by Suyash is followed closely by Jaggannath Das tagging Subhasis Santra in the cross lane. And almost immediately, skipper Nilesh Patil puts in a sky dive to send back Arjun Singh.

Gujarat Giants 27-51 Odisha Juggernauts

Batch 4 of the Juggernauts have taken to the court. Bonus points will be essential for the Giants and they should look to get in pole dives and sky dives. The Giants have opted for the Power Play as well!

At the end of Turn 3: Gujarat Giants 20-51 Odisha Juggernauts

The game is comfortably in the grasp of the Juggernauts, having assumed a massive 31-point lead going into the fourth turn. The Giants will have to pull off something special while attacking if they are to win this game. The Giants that we have seen throughout the tournament have just not shown up today. They are pretty sluggish in their approach so far. The Juggernauts are all set to cruise to a comfortable win here!

Batch 4 of the Giants comes onto the court now and they manage to run down the clock.

7' The final defender of the batch, skipper Nilesh Patil, gets trapped by a sky dive from Aditya Kudale, resulting in his dismissal!

Gujarat Giants 20-51 Odisha Juggernauts

6' Dives under Avinash Desai but in the end, Desai somehow manages to just get fingertips on Vinayak. He is pretty unhappy with that decision and wanted to review it but was not allowed to.

6' Follows him in the cross lane and puts in a sky dive to send back Govind Bhat, does the Wazir, Arjun Singh.

Batch 3 of the Giants is on the mat now

5' DREAM RUN! Aniket Pote continues about his merry ways and evades the defenders, giving absolutely nothing away to the attackers. And almost immediately after getting in the bonus, he tries to change directions against the Wazir, who follows him and tags him with ease.

Gujarat Giants 20-43 Odisha Juggernauts

4' A review has been taken by the Juggernauts as they believe that there was a touch on Aniket Pote. After a long look at the replays, the TV umpire adjudges Pote to be NOT OUT! Review unsuccessful!

Gujarat Giants 18-41 Odisha Juggernauts

4' A couple of quick dismissals as Dhiraj Bhave departs after being tagged by Suraj Lande, followed closely by Nilesh Jadhav putting in a dive in the cross lane to send back Suyash Gargate.

Gujarat Giants 15-41 Odisha Juggernauts

Batch 2 of the Giants is on the court now!

3' A sky dive from the Wazir, Arjun Singh, results in the dismissal of Akshay Bhangare. And almost immediately, Abhinandan Patil is sent packing as Aditya Kudale puts in a sky dive after treading through the cross lane. The Juggernauts dealing in three-pointers here and extending their lead!

Gujarat Giants 15-36 Odisha Juggernauts

1' And the Giants start crumbling right away! A brain fade moment from Sagar Potdar as he is trapped near the cross lane. Suraj Lande turns around the pole and puts in a sky dive to dismiss him.

Batch 1 of the Giants is on the mat now as the Juggernauts opt for the Power Play!

HALF TIME! At the end of Turn 2: Gujarat Giants 18-27 Odisha Juggernauts

Well the Juggernauts have just bossed proceedings in this game, whether it be in the attack or in the defense. A couple of Dream Runs in that Turn and the Giants' attacking prowess have just failed a touch short against the might of the Juggernauts. Odisha well and truly in the driver's seat in this contest and it won't be surprising to see them seal a spot in the Final at the end of this match. Can the Giants script a massive comeback?

7' DREAM RUN! Defense bonus granted to the batch as they manage to survive over two and a half minutes! The buzzer rings and the remaining two defenders are greeted with a massive hug from Ashwini Kumar Sharma.

6' A pole dive from Nilesh Patil results in Suraj Lande having to make his way back to the bench. A very animated coach, Ashwini Kumar Sharma, continues shouting instructions to his boys from the bench.

Batch 1 of the Juggernauts is on the court now. Can they run down the clock without conceding any points?

5' After some absolutely terrific evasion from Dilip Khandavi, he is trapped in front of the Wazir, who gives him a big chase and tags him with a sky dive in the end. Pursued Dilip closely and flung himself through the air to send him back.

Gujarat Giants 15-25 Odisha Juggernauts

5' A pole dive from P Siva Reddy results in Dipesh More having to make his way back to the bench.

4' A touch has been awarded on Aditya Kudale by Abhinandan Patil. The defender reviews it pretty late but the umpires have allowed it. The Giants are not pleased one bit! They certainly did not want the review to be allowed to be taken that late. However, the TV umpire rules in favour of the Giants. Review unsuccessful!

Gujarat Giants 9-25 Odisha Juggernauts

Batch 2 of the Juggernauts have made their way to the middle now

3' Some smart work from the Giants and Gowtham tries to change directions in front of Abhinandan Patil, the Wazir. Has to make his way back to the bench in the end.

3' A running touch has been granted on Gowtham MK by Jaggannath Das. However, Gowtham was mighty confident that it was not out and he reviews it! The review is successful! Perhaps was a line violation there!

Gujarat Giants 5-25 Odisha Juggernauts

3' DREAM RUN! In the Power Play that too! The final defender, Gowtham MK, continues evading all attackers and has ensured that the batch timing has crossed the two and a half minute mark!

2' A smart pole dive from Abhinandan Patil results in Nilesh Jadhav having to make his way back to the bench!

Gujarat Giants 5-23 Odisha Juggernauts

2' First points on the board for the Giants as Suyash gets in a running touch on Vishal.

The Juggernauts have opted to kick-off their defending with Batch 3 and the Giants have requested for the Power Play straightaway!

At the end of Turn 1: Gujarat Giants 0-23 Odisha Juggernauts

After the Eliminator was a defenders' game, this promises to be a high-scoring attacking game. The Juggernauts came out all guns blazing and have not given anything away to the Giants, not allowing a single defender bonus to be conceded. As for the Giants, they will have to repay the favour with some terrific attacking of their own. How will the match be at the halfway mark? Let's find out!

7' OH DEAR! Twists his knew completely and hops along does Mareppa. A simple touch is executed by Aditya Kudale.

Batch 4 of the Giants is on the court now with just over ten seconds to spare.

7' A running touch has been granted on Nilesh Patil from Gowtham MK. However, he has decided to challenge the decision. The review is unsuccessful and Patil has to depart just moments before the buzzer rung.

Gujarat Giants 0-21 Odisha Juggernauts

7' A dive from Aditya Kudale, not enough to qualify as a sky dive, gets the better of Vinayak Pokarde.

6' A running touch from Milind Chavrekar sends back Govind Bhat. Turned around the pole and executed the touch.

Gujarat Giants 0-17 Odisha Juggernauts

Batch 3 of the Giants is on the mat now. Should they last the entire remaining duration, they will be able to pick up a defense bonus.

5' Just seconds before the defense bonus was granted, Aniket Pote has to make his way back to the bench courtesy of a pole dive from Nilesh Jadhav.

Gujarat Giants 0-15 Odisha Juggernauts

5' Suyash Gargate has to depart as Suraj Lande fetches his side some more attack points by following and trapping him in the cross lane.

3' Suyash Gargate has been tagged by the attackers as he was attempting to cross the central lane. The point has been granted but the Giants have decided to review it! It is successful and Suyash remains NOT OUT! Was there a central line violation there?

Ultimate Kho Kho Qualifier 1 LIVE score, Gujarat Giants vs Odisha Juggernauts: Kho Kho live updates & commentary - Ultimate Kho Kho Qualifier 1

The match will begin at 8:45pm IST.