Volleyball
PVL 2023 Semifinal LIVE: Kolkata Thunderbolts v/s Bengaluru Torpedoes - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
Follow us for all the LIVE updates from the semifinal 1 of 2023 PVL between Kolkata Thunderbolts and Bengaluru Torpedoes.
Kolkata Thunderbolts
The 2023 PVL table toppers and defending champions Kolkata Thunderbolts take on the fourth-placed Bengaluru Torpedoes in the first semifinal of the season today.
Will the Thunderbolts, who had gotten the better of the Torpedoes in the 2023 PVL opener, make it to their second consecutive final? Or will the Torpedoes cause an upset?
Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates!
Live Updates
- 3 March 2023 7:54 PM IST
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.
- 3 March 2023 7:50 PM IST
SUPER SERVE, RAHUL!
A super serve from Rahul K and he gives Kolkata Thunderbolts the much needed self belief. Thunderbolts lead 4-2.
- 3 March 2023 7:48 PM IST
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.
- 3 March 2023 7:43 PM IST
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.
- 3 March 2023 7:41 PM IST
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.
- 3 March 2023 7:38 PM IST
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.
- 3 March 2023 7:32 PM IST
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.
- 3 March 2023 7:27 PM IST
A very tight start to the contest
Multiple errors from both sides early on, but the Torpedoes have the lead at 4-3.
- 3 March 2023 7:23 PM IST
Kolkata with the first point
Ibin's spike goes long and Kolkata Thunderbolts have won the first point of the semifinals.
- 3 March 2023 7:05 PM IST
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.
