PVL 2023 LIVE: Kolkata Thunderbolts beat Chennai Blitz 4-1 - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog

Kolkata with the lead

Kolkata Thunderbolts are in no mood to take their foot off the accelerator. They lead 8-5 in the fourth set. 

Kolkata Thunderbolts qualify for semifinal

Kolkata Thunderbolts have achieved what they wanted. With this 3-0 lead, they have booked themselves a spot in the semifinal for second consecutive season!

KTB win set 3

Kolkata Thunderbolts were made to work hard, but they have managed to hold their nerve and win the third set 15-14 and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the match.

Chennai Blitz bounce back

Excellent display this from Chennai Blitz as they bounce back and equalise at 11-11.

Abhilash lighting up the court

Abhilash has warmed the bench the entire season so far. He gets his chance today as a substitute and he is lighting up the arena. Three brilliant point for the youngster and he has helped Kolkata Thunderbolts to a 9-5 lead out of nowhere!

Tight start to the third set

Much like the first two sets, the third set is off to a very competitive start. 5-5.

KTB leads 2-0

It has been all too easy for the defending champions Kolkata Thunderbolts so far. Chennai Blitz does well to stay in touch with the Thunderbolts for early part of the set, but fizzle out towards the end. 

KTB look all set to seal that semifinal spot!

Kolkata take set 2

Chennai Blitz call for a super point and Vinit Kumar makes them pay with a brilliant block at the net. 2 points for Kolkata Thunderbolts and they win the second set 15-9.