PVL 2023 LIVE: Kolkata Thunderbolts beat Chennai Blitz 4-1 - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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Rahul K and Ashwal Rai of Kolkata Thunderbolts v/s Kochi Blue Spikers. (Source: Twitter/ KTB)
The defending champions Kolkata Thunderbolts take on Chennai Blitz in their penultimate group stage match of the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) 2023.
While the Blitz are already out of the competition, a win here today will propel the Thunderbolts into the semifinals.
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That's all we have from the contest between Kolkata Thunderbolts and Chennai Blitz. While the latter end their PVL 2023 campaign with a loss, the former have become the second team to qualify for the semifinals after Ahmedabad Defenders.
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"It was a very important match for us. We have secured the semifinal spot. Anush stepped up well in the absence of Rahul today. We will have to play out of our skins to defeat Ahmedabad Defenders in the final match," says Vinit Kumar.
The Thunderbolts surrender the final set 10-15, but it does not matter. The defending champions have won the match 4-1 and have also secured their spot in the semifinals of PVL 2023.
As we go into the final timeout of the match, Kolkata Thunderbolts enjoy a slender 8-7 lead.
There is no stopping the Kolkata Thunderbolts today. They have taken the fourth set 15-13.
Can they win this one 5-0? It does feel like it!
Once again, a brilliant comeback from Chennai Blitz as they equalise at 8-8.