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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23:<\/strong> <\/span>Kolkata Thunderbolts returned to winning ways on the auspicious night of Diwali, defeating the hosts Hyderabad Black Hawks 15\u20139, 15\u201313, 9\u201315, 15\u201313 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Monday. Pankaj Sharma was named the Player of the Match. With this win, the Thunderbolts climbed to sixth position in the table with nine points. Team Director Sumedh Patodia expressed his delight with the team\u2019s performance, praising Head Coach Naser Shahnazi and the players for \u201cworking in overdrive mode.\u201d<\/p>\n The Hawks started aggressively, with setter Preet Karan distributing his passes smartly between Sahil Kumar and Yudi Yamamoto to test Kolkata\u2019s defence. Pankaj Sharma stood tall, combining well with Muhammad Iqbal to block Hyderabad\u2019s attacks effectively.<\/p>\n The Thunderbolts looked like a well-oiled unit in defence, not allowing the Hawks much room to penetrate. Yudi\u2019s spike went wide, costing Hyderabad a super point, and Kolkata took the early lead.<\/p>\n Jithin orchestrated Kolkata\u2019s tactics with precision, allowing Ashwal Rai and Matin Takavar to execute powerful attacking plays. Iqbal\u2019s dominant presence in the middle provided defensive stability as Kolkata tightened their grip on the match.<\/p>\n Hyderabad made tactical adjustments, bringing in John Joseph, Guru Prashanth, and Paulo Lamounier. Paulo\u2019s crucial block on Pankaj ignited the home crowd as momentum shifted briefly. Niyas Abdul Salam rediscovered his rhythm, while John\u2019s sharp block on Rahul secured a vital super point, helping the Hawks clinch the third set and reopen the contest.<\/p>\n In the fourth set, Lamounier set the pace for Hyderabad\u2019s attacks, but Pankaj and Ashwal responded with powerful cross-court strikes to relieve the pressure. Kolkata regained control after winning a key super point. Rahul\u2019s thunderous spike earned another crucial point, and when Shikar missed his shot from the middle, the Thunderbolts sealed a sensational 3\u20131 victory.<\/p>\n CA Pawan Kumar Patodia, Chairman & Principal Owner of the Thunderbolts, said, \u201cThe boys have given me the best Diwali gift I could imagine, keeping us alive as strong contenders in the league for the playoffs!\u201d<\/p>\n At the post-match presentation, captain Ashwal Rai shared a heartfelt message with the fans: \u201cDiwali is a happy occasion, and we wish to send our best wishes to all of you in the stadium and those watching at home \u2014 Happy Diwali!\u201d<\/p>\n The Thunderbolts will next face the Delhi Toofans in their final league-stage encounter on October 22, 2025, a decisive match that will determine their fate in the race for the Semifinals.<\/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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