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Read More Catch all the live of the Pro Kabaddi League match between Telugu Titans and UP Yoddha through our live blog. Aug 1, 2017 10:08 pm (IST) Playing to win! It was a dream debut for @UpYoddha as they defeat @Telugu_Titans 31-18! #VivoProKabaddi #HYDvUP — ProKabaddi (@ProKabaddi) August 1, 2017 Aug 1, 2017 10:07 pm (IST) Over: That's it then, it was a comprehensive performance by the UP Yoddha as they thrash favourites Telugu Titans to win the match 31-18. Aug 1, 2017 10:04 pm (IST) Nitin Tomar doesn't care if his team is in comfortable position as he goes for the kill and wins two point for his team during the raid. UP lead 30-18. Aug 1, 2017 10:03 pm (IST) That probably was the final nail in the coffin for Titans as Rahul Chaudhuri is pinned down by the UP defenders who now lead 28-18. Aug 1, 2017 10:01 pm (IST) Super tackle by UP defenders to win two points and they are in pole position to win the match from here as they lead by 27-18 with just 2 minutes to go. Aug 1, 2017 10:00 pm (IST) Telugu Titans starts off after time out by bringing down Rishank and the score now reads 25-18 in favour of UP. Aug 1, 2017 9:56 pm (IST) Another successful raid by Rahul who is single-handedly leading the Titans' charge. UP lead cut to 25-17. Aug 1, 2017 9:56 pm (IST) Back to back points for the Titans who are looking to claw their way back into the match. Rahul ousts Tomar as UP now lead by 25-16. Aug 1, 2017 9:52 pm (IST) Vikas is thrown out of the court during the raid by the Yoddha defenders and they now lead 25-14. Aug 1, 2017 9:50 pm (IST) As we head into the time-out, UP are lead 23-14 and the onus will now be on Titans' Rahul Chaudhuri and Rakesh Kumar to turn the game on its head with 10 minutes to go. Aug 1, 2017 9:48 pm (IST) Nitin Tomar's sounding the battle cry, and @UpYoddha seem to be running away with the game. Can the Titans fight back? #HYDvUP — ProKabaddi (@ProKabaddi) August 1, 2017 Aug 1, 2017 9:47 pm (IST) Rahul Chaudhuri with an unsuccessful raid and he also loses a review and that means that he will have to sit out. Tomar then wins a touch point during his raid and UP now lead 19-14. Aug 1, 2017 9:44 pm (IST) Super raid from Surender Singh as he wins three points for UP who now lead 17-13. What a brilliant play from the UP raider. Aug 1, 2017 9:40 pm (IST) Rishank heads back into the hut as Nilesh Salunkhe wins a touch point for Telugu Titans. Rahul continues his glorious form in the match as he wins a touch point to cut short UP's lead to 14-13. Aug 1, 2017 9:39 pm (IST) Vikas is sent out of the court by the UP defenders and they now lead 13-11. Seems Vikas is hurt as he holding his face after that tackle by the defenders. Aug 1, 2017 9:37 pm (IST) .@Telugu_Titans have their task cut out, trailing 11-12 vs @UpYoddha at HT! Watch to know who'll race ahead in the 2nd half! #HYDvUP — ProKabaddi (@ProKabaddi) August 1, 2017 Aug 1, 2017 9:33 pm (IST) Half-time: At the end of the first half, UP Yodha lead Telugu Titans by one point. UP 12 - Titans 11 Aug 1, 2017 9:31 pm (IST) Rakesh Kumar finally wins a touch point for Titans on the raid and he cuts down UP's lead to one point. But Ishank ousts Rahul Chaudhuri during his raid and gives the impetus back to UP who now lead 12-10. Aug 1, 2017 9:30 pm (IST) UP continue to consolidate their position in the half and with just two points to go they lead by 2 points. Aug 1, 2017 9:26 pm (IST) UP have now leveled the match as Nitin Tomar wins a touch point. Huge breakthrough for UP followed as the defenders managed to oust Rahul Chaudhuri during his raid. UP lead 10-8. Aug 1, 2017 9:24 pm (IST) But Titans are awarded a technical point as a UP defender's foot touched the outside of the court. Rahul then wins a point during raid to give the lead to Titans 8-7. Aug 1, 2017 9:24 pm (IST) In the do or die raid, Mahesh Gaud shows exemplary skills to beat the defenders and win a touch point as he flies over a Titan defender. UP lead 7-6. Aug 1, 2017 9:21 pm (IST) But Titans have hit back in great style to level the match at 6-6. First, they got rid of the raider Vikas and then Rahul Chaudhuri with a trademark touch point. Aug 1, 2017 9:19 pm (IST) Rakesh Kumar tried to grab hold of Rishank but the UP star left him in his wake and went inside his half in great style. Titan's Vikas then runs straight into the UP defenders and they catch him with great ease to open up a two point lead in the match. Aug 1, 2017 9:17 pm (IST) Mohsen with an unsuccessful raid for the Titans and they concede a point. The UP defends were all over him and the match is tied at 4-4. Aug 1, 2017 9:16 pm (IST) Nitin Tomar too with a touch point and heat up the clash and level the match at 3-3. But Vikas is having none of it as he wins a touch point to give the lead back to the Titans who lead 4-3. Aug 1, 2017 9:15 pm (IST) Vikas successful raids for the Titans with a touch point but UP's Rishank also wins a point in his raid and the match is tied at 2-2. Rahul Chaudhari wins a point in his raid and Titans lead 3-2. Aug 1, 2017 9:14 pm (IST) But Rahul Chaudhari hits back straightaway with a touch point of his own and he levels the match at 1-1. Aug 1, 2017 9:13 pm (IST) UP Yodha open their account in the first raid of the match itself as Nitin Tomar wins a touch point for them. Aug 1, 2017 9:11 pm (IST) Toss: Superstar Rahul Chaudhari has won the toss for Telugu Titans and they have opted to take the right hand side of the court. Load More

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After defeating U Mumba in the tournament opener on Friday, Telugu fell to double defending champions and Bengaluru Bulls in their next two Zone B matches at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium here.



Especially in the third match, the Telugu players looked tired as it was their third match in as many days. A day's break on Monday may help them recover and regroup ahead of the clash against UP Yoddha.



Their opponents, UP Yodhas boast of a very good mix of youth and experience in their squad. Raiders Nitin Tomar, the costliest player in the league with an auction fee of Rs 93 lakh, Rajesh Narwal (Rs 69 lakh) and Rishank Devadiga have experience and can dent any side.



The Lucknow side is fresh and must be raring to go but their young players, especially in defence, need to keep their focus and concentration.