Hyderabad, Oct. 23 -- The Bengaluru Torpedoes are gearing up for a thrilling semi-final showdown against the Ahmedabad Defenders in the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Thursday.

The Torpedoes finished second on the table with 14 points from seven matches, delivering one of their most consistent seasons under two-time Olympic medallist and head coach David Lee. Meanwhile, Ahmedabad, the 2023 champions, followed close behind in third with 12 points, combining grit and experience to reach the playoffs, as per a press release from PKL.

Bengaluru's season has been defined by balance and resilience. Attackers Jalen Penrose and Joel Benjamin have led from the front, while middle blockers Mujeeb Mc ...