The Torpedoes have been one of the most consistent teams this season, winning five of their six matches so far. However, they come into the contest after a 2-3 defeat to Hyderabad Black Hawks in what was their first loss of the campaign, and will be keen to bounce back and regain momentum ahead of the knockout stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Among the top performers for Bengaluru this season have been American universal Jalen Penrose and Indian attackers Joel Benjamin and Sethu T.R., whose consistent displays have been central to the team\u2019s success.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mumbai Meteors have enjoyed a similarly strong run, also winning five of their six matches this season to secure a final four position. The Meteors have been aided by the exceptional form of Amit Gulia and Norwegian attacker Mathias Loftesnes,<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking ahead of the match, Bengaluru Torpedoes Head Coach and two-time Olympic medallist David Lee said: \u201cWe\u2019ve had a good run so far, and while the last game didn\u2019t go our way, it\u2019s part of the process. The important thing is that we\u2019re learning and building and getting better all the time. The group has shown great energy and resilience throughout the season, and there\u2019s a lot of confidence in what we can achieve as we head into the playoffs.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mumbai Meteors have enjoyed a similarly strong run, also winning five of their six matches this season to secure a final four position. The Meteors have been aided by the exceptional form of Amit Gulia and Norwegian attacker Mathias Loftesnes,<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, Kolkata Thunderbolts returned to winning ways on the auspicious night of Diwali, defeating the hosts Hyderabad Black Hawks 15-9, 15-13, 9-15, 15-13 in the PVL 2025 match at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Monday. Pankaj Sharma was named the Player of the Match. With the win, the Thunderbolts climbed to 6th position in the table with 9 points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n