Defending champions Kolkata Thunderbolts have registered a series of emphatic wins in the Prime Volleyball League and will look to keep the winning momentum going when they take on Chennai Blitz on Monday at the Regional Sports Centre in Kochi.

Speaking ahead of their match, Thunderbolts’ captain and middle-blocker Ashwal Rai said he is happy with the way the players have performed in the league and feels that they have the potential to go all the way and lift the trophy for the second time.

“Our next match is against Chennai Blitz and then we play Ahmedabad Defenders. We are just focusing on the game against Chennai. We are taking it game by game. So far, our performance has been fantastic and I hope we can carry this winning mentality going forward in the league.

“I see a lot of potential in my team. The players have responded to pressure situations quite well and they have not lost their focus. I believe that if we can continue our game like this, we can go all the way and be crowned as the champions once again,” Ashwal said.

Thunderbolts attacker Rahul said: “The team is well-balanced and we all support each other.

“For Chennai Blitz, we have a strategy in place, which we will try and implement. It is important not to lose focus now as the league is in a crucial phase.”