Bengaluru Torpedoes kicked off their journey within the third season of the Prime Volleyball League with a hard-fought victory over the Kolkata Thunderbolts, securing a 16-14, 14-16, 15-13, 15-10 triumph on the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Thursday.

Thomas Heptinstall’s stellar efficiency earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.

In the preliminary levels, Rahul showcased his distinctive serving abilities, permitting Kolkata to grab management early on. Captain Ashwal Rai additional bolstered Kolkata’s dominance with aggressive serves, leaving Bengaluru struggling to reply.

However, Bengaluru coach David Lee displayed his tactical prowess by redirecting the play to Srajan, whose highly effective serves revitalized Bengaluru’s recreation. Heptinstall’s strategic strikes alongside the sidelines nudged the Torpedoes barely forward.

Kolkata then relied on Vinit Rai’s stable gameplay to regain momentum.

As the match progressed, Kolkata’s passing improved, whereas Bengaluru’s unforced errors started to take a toll. The battle intensified between the skin hitters, with Vinit difficult Heptinstall.

Coach David’s daring technique paid off as Heptinstall capitalized on his top benefit, expertly maneuvering between Kolkata’s blockers. Despite efforts from blockers Srajan and Mujeeb to thwart assaults from the center, Vinit remained a formidable presence for Kolkata.

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Onur Cukur injected extra dynamism into Kolkata’s offence with distinctive passing. Nevertheless, Bengaluru maintained their defensive self-discipline, clinching an exhilarating victory with a sensational tremendous level.