Delhi Dynamites qualify for Super 6 as Punjab AeroStrikers sweep Rajasthan Spikers

Punjab AeroStrikers secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Rajasthan Spikers in the opening match of the day at the Volleyball Champions League (VCL) held at Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Thursday. The AeroStrikers dominated throughout, taking the first set 21-16 and maintaining momentum to win the second set 21-16. They sealed the match with a 21-15 victory in the third set, completing a straight-sets sweep.

Despite Rajasthan Spikers’ defeat, Amit Ranta was named Player of the Match for his performance. Vipul Kumar of Punjab AeroStrikers received the Impact Player award for his contribution to the team’s success. Kumar was presented his award by Vishwas Bansal, CEO of VCL, while Ranta received his from Ranvir Singh, former Indian international volleyball player and Arjuna Awardee.

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Speaking after the match, Vipul Kumar said, “It feels great to contribute to the team’s victory. We came into the match with a clear plan and focused on executing it well in all three sets. The team showed good coordination, supported each other on the court and maintained its intensity throughout the contest. Winning in straight sets is a massive positive for us.”

In a separate match, Delhi Dynamites achieved a 2-1 win over Tamil Titans to secure their place in the Super 6 stage of the VCL. The Dynamites won two closely contested sets, 21-20 and 21-19, before the Titans fought back to take the third set 21-15. The comprehensive victory ensured Delhi Dynamites advanced to the tournament’s next phase.

Abdul Salam of Delhi Dynamites was named Player of the Match and received the award from Kulwant Baliyan, Founder of the Volleyball Champions League. His teammate Himanshu Tyagi was announced as the Impact Player, receiving his award from international handball player Akshay Chaudhary.

Salam said, “It feels great to help the team qualify for the Super 6 stage. Tamil Titans put up a strong fight, especially in the first two sets, and we knew we had to stay focused and make the most of the important points. The team showed great fighting spirit and coordination under pressure. Although we lost the third set, we stayed positive and got the job done. We are happy with the win and will look to carry this momentum into the next stage of the tournament.”

With Delhi Dynamites securing the final qualification spot, the six teams progressing to the Super 6 stage are Tamil Titans, Ayodhya Garjan, Emperia Marathas, Haryana Hurricanes, Punjab AeroStrikers and Delhi Dynamites. The Super 6 stage is set to commence on Friday, October 16.