UPKL Season 2 witnessed a historic night as Lucknow Lions demolished Gazab Ghaziabad 87-36 in the highest-scoring match in league history. Raider Shivam Chaudhary set a new UPKL benchmark with 43 raid points in a single match.
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Historic Performance Rewrites League Standards
Record-Breaking Night Statistics
| Record | Achievement | Previous Best |
|---|---|---|
| Match Score | 87-36 (Lucknow Lions victory) | Highest-scoring match |
| Individual Raid Points | 43 (Shivam Chaudhary) | New UPKL record |
| Match Date | January 10, 2026 | Final day league stage |
| Venue | Noida Indoor Stadium | Do-or-Die Week |
| Stage | League stage finale | Knockout phase next |
Dominant Lions Performance
Lucknow Lions produced an emphatic 87-36 victory over Gazab Ghaziabad, marking the highest-scoring match in UPKL history. The result reflected sustained attacking intensity and tactical sharpness from the league leaders, who maintained relentless pressure across both halves.
The 51-point margin demonstrated complete dominance as Lucknow dismantled their opponents through superior raiding and defensive coordination. This crushing victory on the final day of league stage sent a powerful message heading into knockouts.
Shivam Chaudhary’s Record Rampage
The record-setting night centered on Lucknow Lions raider Shivam Chaudhary’s extraordinary individual performance. He scored 43 raid points in a single match—the highest number ever recorded by an individual in UPKL history.
His relentless raiding dismantled the Gazab defense repeatedly, producing multi-point raids that drove Lucknow’s historic total. The performance showcased elite-level raiding ability under high-pressure circumstances during Do-or-Die Week.
Platform for Excellence
Sambhav Jain, Founder and Director of UPKL, emphasized this represents exactly what the league is built for—giving athletes a platform to express themselves, grow under pressure, and set new performance benchmarks.
When a player delivers performance at this level, it reflects not just individual talent but the competitive ecosystem and standards the league strives to create. UPKL’s structure encourages such breakthrough moments.
Do-or-Die Week Intensity
The milestones were achieved during UPKL’s high-pressure Do-or-Die Week, a tournament phase that consistently delivered decisive encounters and elevated performances. The format creates circumstances where players push boundaries and produce exceptional efforts.
Beyond the numbers, the match underlined UPKL’s rapid evolution in only its second season. Increasing pace, attacking depth, and competitive intensity demonstrate the league’s upward trajectory.
Growing League Stature
As UPKL Season 2 moves into the knockout stage, the record-breaking night stands as one of the defining highlights of the league phase. The historic match reinforces the tournament’s growing stature and its role in shaping the next generation of kabaddi performers.
These records provide benchmarks for future players to chase, creating aspirational targets that drive continuous improvement across the league’s talent pool.
Knockout Stage Anticipation
With league action concluded on this historic high note, attention now shifts to knockout matches. The elevated performance standards and record-breaking achievements suggest the playoff phase could deliver even more memorable moments as teams compete for the championship.
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FAQs
What records were broken at UPKL Season 2?
Lucknow Lions’ 87-36 victory became the highest-scoring match, while Shivam Chaudhary set a new record with 43 raid points in a single match.
When did these records occur?
The historic match took place January 10, 2026, at Noida Indoor Stadium during the final day of the league stage in Do-or-Die Week.
