Noida, Jan. 7 -- The pressure of the Do-or-Die Week was evident in the opening match of Day 14 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) season two, as Lucknow Lions produced a statement performance to defeat Yamuna Yoddhas 60-44, denying Yamuna the opportunity to move into second place on the league table at a critical stage of the season.

With a potential jump to the second position at stake during the Do-or-Die Week, Yamuna Yoddhas began the contest with clear intent and urgency. Their aggressive approach paid early dividends as they managed to force an all-out on Lucknow Lions, signalling their hunger in a high-pressure encounter. League-leading raider Ritik Sharma led the charge, repeatedly testing the Lucknow defence and keeping t...