U Mumba stormed through the Chennai leg of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, reviving their playoff hopes with dominant performances. They began the leg in style, defeating Tamil Thalaivas 42-24, led by Sandeep’s third straight Super 10 and High Fives from Lokesh and captain Sunil Kumar. Ajit Chouhan’s return from injury further boosted the team’s strength.
Their momentum continued as they outplayed Gujarat Titans 40-25 the very next day. Sandeep was unstoppable with 16 raid points, while Sunil and Rinku dominated in defence. The all-round show sent a strong message to their rivals, positioning U Mumba as serious playoff contenders.
In the Maharashtra Derby, they faced a setback against Puneri Paltan, losing 27-37. However, the team bounced back strongly in their final Chennai fixture, thrashing Bengal Warriorz 48-29. Sandeep and Ajit starred in attack, while Sunil led the defence with another commanding display.
The Chennai leg ended with U Mumba climbing to 4th on the points table. With five crucial matches remaining in the Delhi leg, captain Sunil Kumar emphasized maintaining momentum and unity as they push for a playoff spot.
