Ayan Lochab's Super 10 Powers Sonipat Stars Past Bhiwani Bulls 31-28

Ayan Lochab's Super 10 Powers Sonipat Stars Past Bhiwani Bulls 31-28

Sonipat Stars produced one of the standout results of the opening week, defeating a star-studded Bhiwani Bulls side 31-28 on January 29 at the Sports University of Haryana, Rai. The win was built around a composed performance from marquee raider Ayan Lochab, who completed a Super 10 and sealed the match with a decisive do-or-die raid in the final minute.

Bhiwani Bulls, fresh off their dominant 62-34 win over Gurugram Gurus, came into the match as strong favourites, but coach Ramesh Kumar's Sonipat Stars matched them raid for raid throughout. Devank Dalal remained a constant threat for Bhiwani, but Sonipat's defensive unit, built around Navdeep Duhan and Nitin Rawal, held firm in the closing stages to protect a narrow lead.

The result stands as one of the most significant of Sonipat Stars' entire season, a genuine measuring-stick win over a Bhiwani Bulls side that would go on to reach the Kabaddi Champions League final. It also validated coach Ramesh Kumar's pre-season philosophy of building a balanced squad capable of competing with anyone in the league.

For Bhiwani Bulls, the defeat was a rare setback in an otherwise dominant league campaign, but one that did little to derail their momentum heading toward a semi-final and eventual final appearance later in the season.

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