PKL: UP Yoddha, Bengaluru Bulls clinch semi-final berths

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By H.JanGra Feb 22, 2022

Pardeep Narwal reminded everyone why he is regarded as the 'playoff king' with an 18-point performance in UP Yoddha's win over Puneri Paltan.

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Narwal was ably supported by Yoddha's famed corner combination of Nitesh Kumar (3 points) and Sumit (5 points).

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Aslam Inamdar scored a Super 10 for Puneri Paltan but they lacked the usual raiding power to trouble the in-form UP defence.

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Sumit picked his High 5 with four minutes remaining as Yoddha looked in complete control of the match.

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Bengaluru Bulls thrashed Gujarat Giants 49-29 in the second eliminator to also clinch a semifinal berth.

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Pawan Sehrawat scored 13 points

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Mahender clinched a High 5 from the cover position.

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The Bulls outplayed Gujarat in every department with secondary raiders Bharat and Chandran Ranjit also contributing to the points.

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Gujarat lacked the usual focus in the defence and conceded an early lead which they found difficult to chase.

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In the semifinals on Wednesday, UP Yoddha will face league table-toppers Patna Pirates

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Bengaluru Bulls will be up against Dabang Delhi.

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