Thrilling Ties and Dominant Triumphs: Highlights from Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 Day 5

The Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 Day 5 witnessed exciting ties and commanding victories. UP Falcons and Vasco Vipers ended in a 36-36 tie, Junior Steelers and Yuva Yoddhas secured impressive wins, while Yuva Mumba dominated Palani Tuskers. Highlights include exceptional raids and defensive prowess by star players.

Day 5 of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 was nothing short of exhilarating, as UP Falcons and Vasco Vipers played out a gripping 36-36 tie. UP Falcons' Kunal Bhati stole the show with 12 crucial raid points, while Vasco Vipers' substitute Prince turned the tide with 11 points.

The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams exchanging leads in a display of defensive grit and attacking flair. Prince's final-minute successful raid ensured the tense standoff ended in a tie.

In Monday's second encounter, Junior Steelers dismissed Chandigarh Chargers with a commanding 40-27 victory. Demonstrating relentless raiding and robust defense, the Steelers took an early lead, driven by Mayank Saini and Ritik's offensive efforts. Notable contributions came from Yogesh Chahal and Sahil Narwal in defense, complicating the Chargers' attempts to catch up. Despite some successful raids by the Chargers, the Steelers' maintained dominance till the end.

Yuva Yoddhas made a statement against Yuva Paltan with a commanding 47-31 triumph. High-intensity moments filled the match, as Shivam Singh's raids and super tackles by Nithesh Ramaiah and Ravi cushioned Yuva Yoddhas' lead. Despite attempts by Ashish Padale and Keshav Kumar to close the gap, Yuva Yoddhas' defense proved too strong.

In the day's final showdown, Yuva Mumba overwhelmed Palani Tuskers, clinching a 45-24 victory. Mukesh Kumar's decisive Do-or-Die raid and Prem Mandal's defensive prowess marked the match's turning points. Although Sandeep Shanmugam showed resilience for the Tuskers, Yuva Mumba's unwavering defense, orchestrated by Chetan Choudhary and Lokesh Ghosliya, was impenetrable.

(With inputs from agencies.)