RPL: Hosts Hyderabad Heroes Secure First Win While Mumbai Dreamers Remain Undefeated On Second Day

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Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic: The second day of the Rugby Premier League season 2 witnessed hosts Hyderabad Heroes, and Mumbai Dreamers register wins at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad on Wednesday.Hyderabad Heroes beat Delhi Redz 31-17 (men)

Looking to bounce back from their opening defeat, Hyderabad Heroes made a flying start through Sumit Kumar and Maurice Longbottom. Despite sustained pressure from Delhi Redz, Taitaifono Tavita extended the Heroes’ advantage before Luciano Gonzalez and Javed Hussain brought the Redz back into the contest. Tavita struck again in the second half, while Patrick Odongo kept Delhi in the hunt. However, Wolfram Hacker’s late try sealed the victory for the Heroes.

Mumbai Dreamers defeat Bengaluru Bravehearts 19-7 (men)

Later in the day, the women will take the field for two exhilarating matches between Chennai Bulls and Kolkata Banga Tigers and the Delhi Redz and Mumbai Dreamers. Followed by the final clash between men’s franchises Chennai Bulls and Kolkata Banga Tigers.

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