Mumbai, 18 June (Read). Chennai Bulls continued their invincible race in season 1 of GMR RPL in Shahaji Raje Bhosle Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex) in Mumbai. Meanwhile, Delhi Redz also won its first win in the competition against Mumbai Dreams, who had not yet won a single game.

Chennai Bulls and Kalinga Black Tigers played the universal in the first match of the day, which took place at 26–26, and then Delhi Redz defeated Mumbai Dreams by a margin of 20–7. In such a situation, the top position in the Chennai Bulls points table remains intact. Kalinga Black Tigers, who came out of the fastest block in the match, made the first attempt to play the game and Morris Longbottam also immediately converted.

After this, Chennai Bulls achieved equality with Jokin Pellandini’s efforts and kick. This was peace before the storm, as the tigers changed gear before half-time, Kyle Trembe and James Theal added an effort every time and Longbotum converted another kick.

Just before the break, Aryan Dixit made an attempt for the bulls, as both teams went to rest with a difference of seven points. At the beginning of the second half, the Bulls gave levels to things, scoring and converting a attempt by Philip Sautiuraga. However, in the last quarter, Kalinga Black Tigers moved forward as Ajay Deswal made an attempt and Longbottam once again put it in the middle of the pillar. As soon as Kalinga looked ready for his first win of the Black Tigers season, Wafous Maliko made an attempt and Jokin Pellandini converted her kick from the wing, ensuring that Bulls would not lose the game. In the second match of the day, there were Mumbai Dreams in front of Delhi Redz. These were Dreams who started firmly as James Turner made an attempt and Akash Balmiki then converted. Since then, Dreams performed well to maintain the lead until half-time.

However, after the break, Delhi Redz returned to the competition. Alejandro Laforga made an attempt earlier, while Jordan Connoys added two more, which was converted with Deepak Punia’s final step. Deepak Punia also made a drop kick, making his team registered a widespread win of 20-7 in the night.

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(Read) / Prabhat Mishra