Vikhroli Witnesses a Hollywood-Style Kabaddi Climax ISPL Beats BPCL in a Five-Raid Thriller to Lift MLA Cup Title Neeraj Misal Named Best Player Milan Dahiya Best Raider, Saiprasad Patil Best Defender A Grand Finale That Kept Hearts Racing Till the Last Second!

 

Vikhroli Witnesses a Hollywood-Style Kabaddi Climax
ISPL Beats BPCL in a Five-Raid Thriller to Lift MLA Cup Title

Neeraj Misal Named Best Player

Milan Dahiya Best Raider, Saiprasad Patil Best Defender
A Grand Finale That Kept Hearts Racing Till the Last Second!

 

Mumbai: A breathtaking kabaddi spectacle unfolded at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Garden in Vikhroli East, where the HinduhRudaysamrat Shiv Sena Pramukh Balasaheb Thackeray Sports Arena turned into the centre of high-voltage action. In the grand finale of the MLA Cup Kabaddi Tournament organized by sports-loving MLA Sunil Raut, ISPL (Insurekot Sports Pvt. Ltd.) defeated BPCL in a dramatic five-raid decider by 9-4 (46-41) to clinch the championship title. Avenging their earlier defeat in Prabhadevi, ISPL settled scores in style and secured their fourth title of the season.

 

Final Thriller: BPCL’s Stunning Comeback from 19-33 Down

The men’s professional category final turned out to be nothing short of cinematic. ISPL dominated most of the match and pushed BPCL into a massive 19-33 deficit. Just when defeat looked certain, BPCL staged a remarkable comeback in the final five minutes and leveled the match at 37-37. The revival was led by the explosive performance of Milan Dahiya, whose fearless raids brought BPCL back into the contest.

 

Neeraj-Rakesh Set the Tone, Kishor-Vaibhav Strengthen the Grip

Right from the start, Neeraj Misal and Rakesh Khatkar launched aggressive raids and gave ISPL a strong 10-3 lead within the first four minutes. Later, Kishor Jat and Vaibhav Rabade delivered excellent tackles to stop BPCL’s raiders and helped ISPL tighten their hold with a commanding 21-13 advantage. With an 8-point lead at halftime, ISPL looked firmly on course for the title.

 

Milan Dahiya’s Storm Keeps BPCL Alive

In the second half, Milan Dahiya almost single-handedly carried BPCL’s hopes. His quick, accurate and point-scoring raids brought the team back into the game. In the final five minutes, he kept scoring on every raid and reduced the gap rapidly. On the other hand, ISPL players became defensive and focused only on saving time. This cautious approach allowed BPCL to make an unexpected comeback and force a tie.

 

Five-Raid Decider: ISPL Completes Revenge Mission

In the decisive five-raid tie-breaker, ISPL avoided repeating their earlier mistakes. They executed sharp raids and stopped BPCL’s attacking moves with strong defence to seal a 9-4 victory. With this win, ISPL lifted the MLA Cup and completed perfect revenge for their earlier defeat in Prabhadevi.

 

Shivshakti Triumphs in Women’s Final

In the women’s category, Shivshakti defeated Rajmata Jijau by 32-30 to win the championship. The match remained closely contested throughout, but Shivshakti held their nerve in the crucial moments and emerged victorious to claim the women’s title.

 

ISPL’s Fourth Title of the Season

Before this victory, ISPL had already won the professional tournament of the National Mill Mazdoor Sangh, the MLA Cup at Tivsa in Amravati, and the MLA Cup in Washim. Their winning streak was briefly interrupted by BPCL in the Om Gyandeep Sports Mandal tournament, but this latest triumph proved once again the strength and consistency of the ISPL side.

 

Neeraj Misal Wins Bike as Best Player

For his outstanding all-round performance in the final, Neeraj Misal was declared the Best Player of the Tournament. MLA Sunil Raut honoured him with a premium motorcycle. The winning team ISPL received the trophy along with a cash prize of ₹2 lakh, while runners-up BPCL received ₹1.5 lakh. The losing semifinalists were awarded ₹75,000 each.

 

Special Awards: Milan Dahiya Best Raider, Saiprasad Patil Best Defender

Milan Dahiya of BPCL was awarded the title of Best Raider of the Tournament, while Saiprasad Patil of CGST earned the honour of Best Defender. Their performances added tremendous quality and excitement to the entire competition.

 

Grand Prize Distribution in Presence of Dignitaries

The prize distribution ceremony was held in the presence of MLA Sunil Raut, former MLA Ramesh Korgaonkar, women’s division head Rashmi Pahudkar, corporators Deepak Sawant and Vishwas Shinde, Municipal Workers Sena leader Baba Kadam, Mumbai Suburban Kabaddi Association president Amol Kirtikar, working president Sudhakar Ghag, secretary Rajesh Padelkar, vice-president Sadanand Majalkar, joint secretary Rajendra Anbhavane, and renowned kabaddi commentator Ranapratap Tiwari.

 

Vikhroli Witnessed a True Kabaddi Blockbuster

The four-day kabaddi festival ended with a memorable and thrilling climax. ISPL’s victory and BPCL’s fighting spirit gave the Vikhroli crowd a true blockbuster sporting experience. This year’s MLA Cup was not just a tournament—it was a grand celebration of kabaddi, passion, and unforgettable sporting drama.