Match Details:
Match 15: Kolkata Thunderbolts vs Calicut Heroes
Date: 25th February 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai
Preview:
In the opening clash, Kolkata Thunderbolts face off against Calicut Heroes who are in a red-hot form. Both teams made it to the semi-finals last season but this time they find themselves at the opposite ends of the points table. While the Heroes boast an impressive streak, securing victory in both their matches of the season so far, Kolkata find themselves in a challenging position after suffering three consecutive defeats, a first in two seasons.
Led by standout attacker Vinit Kumar, Kolkata seek redemption, while Jerome Vinit, aka Jet Jerome spearheads the formidable Heroes. He has led his team from the front so far and has been awarded Player of the Match in both their victories. Onur Cukur of Kolkata Thunderbolts ranks among the top 5 diggers of Season 2, while Hari Prasad BS holds the esteemed position of being the league's third-best receiver. With Ashwal Rai shining as the league's third-best server, the Season 1 champions aim to turn the tide. The stakes are high, as a win is vital for Kolkata Thunderbolts to keep their Super 5 aspirations alive.
Match 16: Mumbai Meteors vs Kochi Blue Spikers
Date: 25th February 2024
Time: 8:30 PM
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai
Preview:
In the subsequent showdown, Mumbai Meteors collide with Kochi Blue Spikers. While Mumbai ride the wave of a recent triumph, Kochi Blue Spikers seek redemption after a narrow loss. With both teams eyeing a Super 5 berth, expect a clash of titans as they vie for supremacy on the court.
Shubham Chaudhary and Erin Varghese lead the respective attacks, promising an intense battle. Keep an eye on Aman Kumar, the reception maestro for Kochi, and Jan Krol, the driving force behind Kochi's offence. All the matches involving Mumbai Meteors so far in the season have made it to the fifth set. While they have won 2 of those, it remains to be seen whether Kochi Blue Spikers can capitalise on their tendency to falter in later sets.
Stay tuned for a riveting display of athleticism and skill as these teams battle it out for glory on Super Sunday in RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 Season 3.
