Lucknow: Lucknow Shahi Warriors registered an impressive 2-1 victory over Punjab Sherniz in an exciting three-set encounter at the Ekana Indoor Stadium during Season 1 of the WVPL on Saturday evening. The closely contested match saw both teams display determination, teamwork and competitive spirit before Lucknow secured the decisive set.
Lucknow Shahi Warriors began strongly, taking control of the opening set with a comfortable 21-14 win. Their coordinated attacking moves and disciplined defence put Punjab under pressure.
Punjab Sherniz responded with a determined performance in the second set. Raising the intensity of their game, they edged past Lucknow 21-19 to level the match at 1-1 and take the contest into a deciding third set.
The final set witnessed another closely fought battle, with both sides competing for every point. Lucknow Shahi Warriors maintained their composure in the closing stages and secured a 21-19 victory to clinch the match 2-1. The win also ensured their progression to the next match of the tournament.
Anamika Shahi and Roli Pathak were among the standout performers for the Lucknow side. Anamika received the Emerging Player Award for her contribution, while Roli was named Player of the Match in recognition of her performance.
The encounter was attended by Uttar Pradesh PWD Minister Brijesh Singh and DIG Lal Babu as chief guests. They congratulated the participating players and presented trophies to the award recipients.
Uttar Pradesh STF Deputy Superintendent of Police Dharmesh Kumar Shahi, popularly known as DK Shahi, welcomed the distinguished guests on the ground. He felicitated them with garlands and angavastrams as a mark of respect.
The victory marked an important step in Lucknow Shahi Warriors’ WVPL Season 1 campaign, with the team advancing to its next fixture after an engaging contest against Punjab Sherniz.
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