The opening matches on Day 10 of Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 saw momentum swing decisively for two teams. Ganga Kings of Mirzapur and Gazab Ghaziabad secured important victories at Noida Indoor Stadium, strengthening their positions as the league moves into a decisive phase with playoff implications.

Ganga Kings Overturn Seven-Point Deficit

Ganga Kings of Mirzapur registered their second win of the season, defeating Purvanchal Panthers 44-33 after overturning an early deficit. Purvanchal Panthers started aggressively, building a seven-point lead, but Ganga responded by tightening defence and slowing tempo—a tactical adjustment that proved decisive.

Match Results	Details
Date	January 3, 2026
Tournament	UPKL Season 2, Day 10
Match 1	Ganga Kings 44-33 Purvanchal Panthers
Match 2	Gazab Ghaziabad 34-29 Kanpur Warriors
Venue	Noida Indoor Stadium
Ganga Kings Record	Second win of season
Gazab Position	Consolidated top-four spot
Key Player	Amit Nagar (Ganga), Aman Rana (Gazab)

The momentum shifted when Ganga inflicted an all-out, allowing them to head into halftime with a three-point lead. In the second half, Purvanchal attempted to fight back, but a three-point super raid by Amit Nagar halted their progress decisively.

Gazab Dominates Despite Captain’s Absence

Ganga followed up with another all-out, which proved decisive as they extended the lead and closed out the match comfortably. Following the win, Ganga Kings team president Vedika Trivedi was visibly enthusiastic as the team celebrated its second victory, demonstrating growing confidence within the franchise.

In the second match, Gazab Ghaziabad defeated Kanpur Warriors 34-29, consolidating their place inside the top four. Gazab seized control through a dominant stretch including an all-out, a super raid, and another all-out, opening up a 13-point lead—a commanding position that would prove crucial.

Defensive Resilience Seals Victory

The performance came despite the absence of captain Uday Dabas, who was rested due to discomfort. For more on UPKL Season 2 standings, Aman Rana stepped up in attack, ensuring Gazab maintained control throughout their dominant first-half performance.

Kanpur Warriors mounted a strong comeback in the second half, forcing an all-out and reducing the margin to five points. Gazab Ghaziabad, however, held their nerve in the closing stages, tightening their defence to seal the win and protect their top-four positioning.

Later in Day 10, matches were played between JD Noida Ninjas and Brij Stars, Awadh Ramdoots and Yamuna Yoddhas, and Lucknow Lions against Kashi Kings, as the battle for positions intensified across the table with playoff races heating up.

Both victories demonstrated different paths to success—Ganga Kings showcasing comeback capabilities and defensive adjustments, while Gazab Ghaziabad displayed squad depth and ability to maintain leads under pressure despite missing their captain.