Ahmedabad Defenders beat Chennai Blitz 3-2 in a Prime Volleyball League match in Hyderabad on Sunday. Ahmedabad Defenders took down Chennai Blitz 15-13, 15-11, 11-15, 15-13, 11-15.

Both sides played out closely-fought contest in the first set, however, crucial spikes from Ryan Meehan and Shon T John helped the Ahmedabad side gain the momentum and draw first blood in the match. Ahmedabad continued to dominate proceedings and took the lead at 7-4 in the second set. The Defenders eventually closed the second set at 15-11.

Angamuthu pulled off magnificent spikes in the third set as well, however the Chennai team won a crucial Cred Super Point to take the lead at 12-11. Thereafter, Ahmedabad missed a spike as Chennai got on board by taking the third set 15-11. A couple of spikes by Captain Muthusamy put the Defenders in the driver’s seat in the fourth set, but Chennai won two consecutive super points and took the lead at 11-10. However, Ahmedabad seal the match with a 15-13 victory in the fourth set.

Calicut Heroes will take on the Kolkata Thunderbolts on Monday.