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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 13:<\/strong> <\/span>The Kolkata Thunderbolts produced a commanding performance to overpower the Chennai Blitz 15\u201311, 15\u201312, 15\u201313 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Saturday. Jithin N was adjudged the Player of the Match, while team captain Ashwal Rai received the Game Changer of the Match award.<\/p>\n At the post-match presentation, Jithin expressed his gratitude to the coaching and support staff, management, and his teammates for their consistent encouragement. Captain Ashwal Rai credited the collective effort, saying, \u201cThis trophy belongs to the entire team. We are all playing as a unit.\u201d<\/p>\n Pankaj Sharma made an impact early on with sharp attacks for Kolkata, as the team focused on exploiting the middle zone through Matin Takavar. The Chennai side, lacking experience in that department, struggled to counter. Sebastian Geraldo marked his PVL debut with powerful spikes and precise receptions that added strength to the Thunderbolts\u2019 attack.<\/p>\n Head Coach Naser Shahnazi seemed to have mastered the 15-point format, guiding the team effectively through successful reviews, super serves, and super points. Behind the scenes, the franchise\u2019s management has built a strong core. Team Director Sumedh Patodia, an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, has been instrumental in shaping the Thunderbolts\u2019 vision. \u201cOur top priority is team culture, and our main focus is to develop volleyball talent across India,\u201d said the young director.<\/p>\n Chairman and Principal Owner CA Pawan Kumar Patodia shared before the match that the players were emotionally charged. \u201cOur team is bound like a family, and one of our senior members, Manager Nayan, has suffered a great personal loss. The players decided to dedicate their performance to him,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Chennai\u2019s libero Shrikanth entertained the crowd with his acrobatic digs, but he met stiff resistance from Thunderbolts\u2019 Libero Hari Prasad BS, who displayed exceptional reflexes throughout the match. \u201cWe are just getting into rhythm and improving with each game. Every day, we learn from one another,\u201d said Hari, a three-year veteran with Kolkata Thunderbolts.<\/p>\n Ashwal Rai continued to impress in his new position, securing a crucial super point with a solid block against Luiz Felipe Perotto. While Chennai\u2019s defence faltered, leaving gaps that Kolkata capitalised on, the Thunderbolts\u2019 defensive setup remained rock-solid, frustrating every Chennai attempt to build momentum.<\/p>\n From setter Jithin\u2019s flawless passes to Muhammed Iqbal\u2019s precise blocking, Kolkata\u2019s coordination was seamless, drawing loud cheers from over 500 fans in the stands. Ashwal\u2019s all-round performance was well complemented by the team\u2019s collective effort. Late substitute Suryansh Tomar provided the finishing touches with spirited play. \u201cIt\u2019s an honour to play alongside such experienced players. The camaraderie this season has been exceptional,\u201d Tomar said, reflecting on his return to the squad.<\/p>\n With this victory, Kolkata Thunderbolts climbed to third place on the points table, as more than one-third of the league stage matches have been completed. Their next challenge will be against the newest franchise, the Goa Guardians, known for their hard-fought five-set thrillers. The match will take place at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Another win could take Kolkata a step closer to securing a semi-final berth in Season 4 of the PVL.<\/p>\n If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. 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