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

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That's all we have from the first semifinal of PVL 2023 between the Kolkata Thunderbolts and Bengaluru Torpedoes. The Torpedoes took down the defending champions in some style to cruise into the final.

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A bad day at the office for @KolThunderBolts who crash out in the semifinal stage of #PVL2023 💔#AsliVolleyball pic.twitter.com/PcNKtg3Snk

— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) March 3, 2023

BENGALURU TORPEDOES WINNN!

Bengaluru Torpedoes have taken down the defending champions. They have taken the table toppers down. A super serve to end things, as they take the fourth set 15-10.

Kolkata Thunderbolts go down 1-3. 

A net fault from Kolkata

A net fault now from the Kolkata Thunderbolts - they are under immense pressure and it is telling.

Bengaluru with their nose ahead

Bengaluru Torpedoes have their nose ahead at 11-8, but the Thunderbolts are trying to hang in. 

Kolkata fight back

Multiple errors from the Torpedoes attackers as they keep hitting the ball long. A slew of points for the Thunderbolts, who reduce the deficit to 6-9.

Thunderbolts have lost the plot

Kolkata Thunderbolts have officially lost the plot. They have lost it completely. Schoolboy errors now from players in the middle and they trail 2-8 in the timeout.

It would require a special, special effort from here for the defending champions to even think of forcing the Torpedoes into a decider.

Thunderbolts crumbling under pressure

The Kolkata Thunderbolts are just crumbling under pressure now. Errors creeping in from Ashwal off all people. Torpedoes lead 4-0.

Bengaluru with the early lead

A must-win set for Kolkata Thunderbolts to stay alive in the tournament and they are off to the worst possible start. Down 0-2.