PVL 2025, Season 4, Match 33: Kochi Blue Spikers Close Season on High with 3–1 Win Over Ahmedabad Defenders

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: The Kochi Blue Spikers ended their RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia — Season 4 campaign on a high note with a 15–13, 14–16, 17–15, 15–9 victory over Ahmedabad Defenders at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Tuesday. Erin Varghese was named Player of the Match. The win did not impact Ahmedabad’s semi-final qualification, as they were already through to the next stage.

Ahmedabad started aggressively, with Battur Batsuuri launching powerful attacks. Kochi responded with a super serve from Jasjodh Singh, narrowing the gap and shifting momentum. Jasjodh’s timely super block on Shon T. John further inspired the Spikers, while Amrinderpal Singh’s exceptional defending helped Kochi secure the opening set.

Erin’s ferocious serves caught Ahmedabad off guard in the second set, and the Spikers continued their momentum. Ahmedabad brought Nandhagopal and Akhin on the court, and the new formation reaped rewards. Akhin blocked Kochi’s relentless attack from the middle zone, and the Defenders levelled the score.

A smart review helped the Defenders reclaim a crucial point. Tremendous defending from Jasjodh and Hemanth’s cross-body spikes helped Kochi regain momentum, and the tables turned once again. Nicolas Marechal played a key role on the back court in the third set as the Spikers took control of the game.

Hemanth continued to put pressure on Ahmedabad’s defence with strong spikes. Unforced errors further posed problems for Ahmedabad. Libero Alan Ashique’s quickfire defensive moves helped save Kochi’s important points. Amrinderpal and Jasjodh kept dominating the middle zone, helping Kochi. The Spikers won the game with a faulty serve from Arshak Sinan.