Akash Kumar’s Last-Gasp Super Raid Seals Second Straight Win for Ganga Kings
Noida, January 4, 2026: In a high-stakes clash to keep their Top-4 hopes alive, Ganga Kings of Mirzapur edged past Aligarh Tigers 34–32 to register their third victory of **UP Kabaddi League Season 2. The win also marked Ganga Kings’ second consecutive triumph.
The match began at a blistering pace, with both teams applying constant pressure. Ganga Kings took the first major lead when Amit Nagar produced a crucial super raid that resulted in an all-out against Aligarh Tigers. However, Aligarh responded strongly—combining tight defence with timely super tackles—to inflict an all-out on Ganga Kings and pull the contest back on level terms.
The first half was fiercely contested, with just a two-point margin separating the sides at halftime. In the second half, both teams adopted a cautious approach, unwilling to concede momentum as the battle remained finely poised.
In the closing stages, Ganga Kings maintained a slender lead with a vital super tackle, but Aligarh Tigers kept the pressure on. With under a minute remaining, Ganga Kings led by a single point and the outcome hung in the balance.
At the decisive moment, Akash Kumar was sent on raid. Under immense pressure, he delivered a stunning performance—clinching two touch points and a bonus point in a brilliant super raid—to swing the match decisively in Ganga Kings’ favour.
Ganga Kings of Mirzapur eventually sealed a hard-fought 34–32 victory, strengthening their position in the Top-4 race while celebrating a crucial third win of the season.
