Kakatiya Knights and Mighty Marathas hold top spots after wins at People’s Plaza

Kakatiya Knights and Mighty Marathas remained on top of the table with 10 points after registering wins over Rajputana Royals and Chola Chiefs, respectively, in Archery Premier League Season 2 at People’s Plaza on Wednesday. Prithviraj Yodhas also won, defeating Chero Archers to move into third place with eight points.

In the opening match of the day Prithviraj Yodhas downed Chero Archers; their earlier meeting had required three sudden-death tiebreakers but the reverse fixture was more straightforward. Yodhas were paced by 16-year-old recurve archer Gatha Anandrao Khadake, who shot 58 out of a possible 60, and Asian Games compound medallist Ganesh Thirumuru (59). Chero Archers suffered a third straight defeat.

Kakatiya Knights beat Rajputana Royals 6-2. The set scores were 74-73, 79-78, 74-75, 76-74. That victory contributed to Knights sitting on 10 points at the top of the standings.

Mighty Marathas recorded a 6-0 win over Chola Chiefs, with set scores of 77-76, 75-72, 78-75. Chola Chiefs remained at the bottom of the table with just one win in seven matches and endured a fifth successive loss. Marathas, who had started the season with two reverses, have now won five on the bounce.

Prithviraj Yodhas defeated Chero Archers 5-1, the set results being 75-75, 77-75, 77-74. Gatha Anandrao Khadake’s 58 and Ganesh Thirumuru’s 59 were key contributions for Yodhas. The Chero Archers’ loss extended their run of defeats to three.

After Wednesday’s matches Kakatiya Knights and Mighty Marathas sit atop the table with 10 points, Prithviraj Yodhas are third with eight points, and Chola Chiefs remain bottom with one win from seven matches.