PVL 2023 Semifinal LIVE: Kolkata Thunderbolts v/s Bengaluru Torpedoes - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog

Kolkata lose a review

A spike from Bengaluru Torpedoes called in, but the Kolkata Thunderbolts feel otherwise. It has landed just inside the line and the defending champions lose the first of their three reviews in this match.

SUPER SERVE, RAHUL!

A super serve from Rahul K and he gives Kolkata Thunderbolts the much needed self belief. Thunderbolts lead 4-2.

Excellent review from Bengaluru Torpedoes

A beautiful block from the Torpedoes called out, and their coach David Lee immediately asks for a review. He is proven right and the Thunderbolts lose a point. Torpedoes lead 2-1 in the second set.

Bengaluru Torpedoes take the first set

Pankaj with a super serve to help the Bengaluru Torpedoes pocket the first set 15-10. The Thunderbolts look tired and fatigued from their contest against the Ahmedabad Defenders last night.

They need to find a way to fightback here. 

Kolkata lose Super Point!

The defending champions call for a Super Point and they lose it. Bengaluru Torpedoes have a 4-set points at 14-10. Firmly on the backfoot are Kolkata Thunderbolts.

Good fightback from Kolkata

Kolkata Thunderbolts, led by their captain Ashwal Rai's blocks, are fighting back into this contest. But Bengaluru still have their nose ahead at 11-10.

Bengaluru Torpedoes with the lead

The Torpedoes have a 8-6 lead as we head into the first timeout of the match. They have managed to keep the Thunderbolts under check and have not allowed them to their explosive game.

A very tight start to the contest

Multiple errors from both sides early on, but the Torpedoes have the lead at 4-3.

Kolkata with the first point

Ibin's spike goes long and Kolkata Thunderbolts have won the first point of the semifinals.

A slight tweak in rules for the Knockouts!

It will be a best of 5, instead of the all of 5 format followed in the league stage. A difference of two points necessary to win a set until and unless the scores read 21-20.

The teams will also have three reviews for the match - up from 2 per match in the league stage.