Noida, Jan. 12 -- Kashi Kings were crowned champions of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 after producing a composed and tactically superior performance to defeat Lucknow Lions 38-32 in a high-pressure final at the Noida Indoor Stadium.

The final carried immense expectations, with both teams entering as the most consistent sides of the season. However, it was Kashi Kings who handled the occasion better, capitalising on defensive lapses and forcing errors from the usually reliable Lucknow unit, according to a UPKL release.

The pressure of the summit clash was evident early on, particularly for Lucknow Lions, who struggled to settle defensively. Kashi Kings exploited this uncertainty, repeatedly drawing mistakes from Luckno...