U Mumba continued their winning streak, picking up their second consecutive victory by defeating the Bengaluru Bulls 45-34. This win marks four games without a loss for the squad. The offensive effort was led by Abhishek Singh, who hit 11 points for a Super 10, with Ajith Kumar adding 8 more. The standout performer, however, was Rahul Sethpal, whose all-around play—specifically two Super Tackles and three bonus points—proved decisive for the team.
U Mumba earned its second win on the trot against Bengaluru Bulls. U Mumba extended their unbeaten run to four games by thrashing Bengaluru Bulls 45-34. Raider Abhishek Singh scored another Super 10 and finished with 11 points. Ajith Kumar supported him well with 8 raid points. But the real game-changer of the evening was U Mumba’s Rahul Sethpal. The all-rounder clinched a high 5 with two brilliant Super Tackles and three bonus points.
Pawan Sehrawat was a powerhouse for the Bengaluru Bulls, netting 14 raid points and making history as the first player to cross 200 points this season. Unfortunately, his individual brilliance wasn't enough to save the game. The Bulls' defensive unit fell apart at the worst possible times, leaving Sehrawat stuck in the dugout for too long. Meanwhile, Deepak Narwal had a disappointing night in the starting seven, contributing just one point to the total.
With this smooth victory, U Mumba has climbed to fourth in the league table. Even with this defeat, the Bengaluru Bulls maintain their lead at the top, though they are now vulnerable to being displaced by any of the seven teams trailing them, as the Bulls have already completed 15 matches.
Mumbai's defensive strategy was highly effective, keeping the Bulls' captain, Sehrawat, sidelined for significant portions of the match. The rest of the Bengaluru squad failed to step up and support their leader, ultimately struggling to keep pace with U Mumba due to a lack of cohesion and competitive drive.
Abhishek set the tone early on, using precise hand touches to give his team an immediate edge. Captain Fazel Atrachali played a tactical game, consistently earning points through clever tackles. By the fifth minute, U Mumba triggered an all-out, establishing a 6-point lead. Sehrawat fought back with a Super raid to keep the game competitive, but Mumbai regained control thanks to two clutch Super Tackles by Rahul.
The first half ended with U Mumba holding a slim 2-point advantage, with both sides evenly matched in raiding at 13 points each. U Mumba struck again early in the second half, triggering another all-out to push their lead to 7 points, though the Bulls showed resilience by narrowing that gap to four.
In the closing stages, Mumbai's defense became an impenetrable wall. They secured a third all-out, stretching the lead to 12 points and effectively ending the contest. This dominant performance not only gave U Mumba the win but also cemented their place in the playoffs.