Prithviraaj Yodhas Beat Chero Archers 5-1 to Move Into Third

Overview

• Prithviraaj Yodhas defeated Chero Archers 5-1 in Hyderabad on Wednesday to end a mini-slump and take their points tally to eight.
• Sixteen-year-old recurve archer Gatha Anandrao Khadake scored 58 of 60 and Asian Games medallist Ganesh Thirumuru shot 59 to power the Yodhas' win.
• The match was tied 75-75 after the opening set before Chero faltered when Kumkum Mohod took a rushed final shot and scored a seven, which shifted momentum to Yodhas.
• USA's Casey Kaufhold replaced Kumkum for the third set and opened with an eight, and Mathias Grande closed the deciding set with a 77-74 score to seal the match.
• The result strengthens a table where Kakatiya Knights and Mighty Marathas sit clear at the top and Chola Chiefs remain at the bottom, and Season 2 matches are being shown on SonyLIV, Doordarshan, the AAI YouTube channel and Archery+ with tickets on District by Zomato.