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Mumbai Meteors Win Five-Set PVL Thriller Over Kochi to Remain Top

Tactical changes proved decisive in a see-saw contest in Hyderabad.

Overview

  • Mumbai prevailed 15-7, 7-15, 13-15, 15-8, 15-11 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium.
  • Karthik earned Player of the Match for pivotal net play, including key blocks.
  • The result keeps Mumbai first with 11 points from four matches, while Kochi sits ninth after five.
  • Momentum swung as Kochi’s Hemanth and Amal K Thomas sparked a mid-match surge, with setter Moushin and attacker Abhishek instrumental.
  • Mumbai countered through veteran blocker Karthik A and setter Vipul Kumar, with Om Lad Vasant, Petter Alstad Ostvik, Amit Gulia, Shubham Chaudhary, and scorer Mathias Loftesnes delivering crucial contributions.