Sonipat Stars Defeat Gurugram Gurus 37-31 in KCL Opener

• Sonipat Stars secured a 37-31 victory over Gurugram Gurus in the opening match of the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) at the Sports University of Haryana.
• Ayan Lochab, ace raider for Sonipat Stars, led his team to a 10-8 lead at the first strategic time-out and was named Tonight's Raider.
• Gurugram Gurus, with Neeraj Narwal's crucial defensive efforts, briefly gained momentum but Sonipat maintained a 17-15 lead at halftime.
• The turning point came in the second half when Ayan Lochab's successful do-or-die raid and tackle led to an all-out against Gurugram, extending Sonipat's lead to 28-21.
• Despite Gurugram's late resilience, Sonipat Stars sealed the win with a decisive super tackle and final raid points.

Why It Matters: Sonipat Stars clinched the KCL opener against Gurugram Gurus, showcasing strong raiding and composure.