Hyderabad, Oct. 17 -- The defending champions Calicut Heroes defeated the Kolkata Thunderbolts 15-10, 15-11, 15-12 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad on Friday, to register their first win of the season. Mohan Ukkrapandian was named the Player of the Match.
Shameemudheen continued his form for Calicut, making impressive blocks against Ashwal Rai, and attacking from the middle zone. Service pressure from Ashok Bishnoi gave Calicut an early advantage. Kolkata overseas import Matin Takavar put pressure back on Calicut with super spikes, but service errors affected their momentum.
Santhosh joined in on the attacking action for Calicut, allowing captain and setter Mohan Ukkrapa...