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The Mighty Marathas secured a hard-fought victory over the Chola Chiefs in a match that went down to the wire. Mike Schloesser set the tone with multiple perfect 10s while Brady Ellison and Deepika Kumari kept the Chiefs competitive throughout. The match remained tightly contested with sets ending in ties and narrow margins. Ultimately, Dhiraj's clutch perfect 10 in the final set sealed the 5-3 victory for the Marathas.

Key Points: Mighty Marathas Prithviraaj Yodhas Rajputana Royals Win APL Day 4

  • Mike Schloesser opened with perfect 10s maintaining consistent high performance throughout
  • Brady Ellison delivered crucial perfect 10s keeping Chiefs competitive in tight sets
  • Deepika Kumari hit key perfect 10 under pressure to keep her team in contention
  • Match went to final set with Marathas clinching victory 5-3 in intense finish
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Mighty Marathas, Prithviraaj Yodhas, Rajputana Royals win on Day 4 of Archery Premier League

Mike Schloesser leads Mighty Marathas to victory over Chola Chiefs in thrilling 5-3 match as Prithviraaj Yodhas and Rajputana Royals secure wins at Archery Premier League

"Dhiraj stepped up under pressure and delivered a crucial perfect 10 to seal the set - APL Press Release"

New Delhi, October 5

The fourth day of the Archery Premier League (APL) at the DDA Yamuna Sports Complex on Sunday saw more thrilling action. The Mighty Marathas defeated the Chola Chiefs, the Prithviraaj Yodhas secured their second consecutive win over the Chero Archers in a Shoot-Off, and the Rajputana Royals continued their strong form with a victory against the Kakatiya Knights.

Mike Schloesser opened the match for the Marathas in style, hitting a perfect 10 with his first shot. For the Chiefs, Rishabh Yadav responded with a solid 9. The following arrows saw both teams maintaining great focus, matching each other closely and keeping the scores tight. However, the Marathas showed better consistency in the final few shots and managed to edge ahead. They clinched the first set 76-73, taking an early 2-0 lead in the match, according to a press release from APL.

Yadav opened the second set for the Chiefs with a brilliant perfect 10, but Schloesser continued his fine form for the Marathas, matching him with a perfect 10 of his own. The Chiefs followed it up with another perfect 10, while the Marathas hit a 9 on their next attempt, though they took the shot quickly to save time.

The contest stayed tight as both teams continued to hit strong scores, keeping the pressure high. Then, Brady Ellison stepped up for the Chiefs and delivered a crucial perfect 10. His quick and accurate shot gave the Chiefs a slight edge and some breathing room.

In the end, the Chiefs held their nerves and won the set 77-75, levelling the match at 2-2. Schloesser began the third set for the Marathas in style, hitting yet another perfect 10. However, Yadav couldn't quite match him this time, scoring a 9 for the Chiefs. Parneet Kaur then stepped up and added a perfect 10 to keep the pressure on, but Meeri-Marita Paas responded well.

The Marathas continued their consistent run of perfect 10s, maintaining a narrow lead. But the Chiefs fought back with a brilliant shot from Deepika Kumari, who hit a perfect 10 to keep her team in the contest. The tension rose as the Marathas slipped with a 9 on their next attempt, opening the door for the Chiefs.

Ellison then delivered under pressure, hitting a crucial perfect 10 to level things up. The set ended 77-77, leaving the scores tied at 3-3 and setting up an exciting finish.

Schloesser once again began the fourth set in style, hitting a perfect 10 to give the Marathas a strong start. But Yadav was quick to respond for the Chiefs, matching him with a perfect 10 of his own. Parneet then continued the momentum for the Marathas with another perfect 10, but the Chiefs stayed right on their heels with a perfect 10 in reply.

The Marathas then slipped slightly, scoring a 9, which gave Yadav the chance to put the Chiefs ahead -- and he did just that with another perfect 10. The contest remained tight as both teams traded points and kept the pressure high.

Schloesser once again showed his class with another perfect 10, while Deepika managed a 9, allowing the Marathas to edge ahead.

Parneet maintained her fine form, hitting yet another perfect 10 to extend the lead. Ellison, however, couldn't capitalise for the Chiefs this time, scoring an 8. In the final attempt, Dhiraj stepped up under pressure and delivered a crucial perfect 10 to seal the set 77-75 for the Marathas. With this, the Marathas won the match 5-3, finishing another intense and closely fought contest on a winning note.

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud of our Indian archers! Deepika Kumari and Rishabh Yadav showed great fighting spirit even in defeat. The level of competition in APL is really world-class now. More power to Indian sports! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
The tension in that final set was unbelievable! Dhiraj's last perfect 10 under pressure was pure class. This is why I love watching archery - the mental strength required is incredible.
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Arjun K
While the match was exciting, I feel the coverage could focus more on our Indian talent. International players are great, but we should highlight our homegrown heroes more. Still, great win for Marathas!
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Michael C
The quality of archery in APL keeps getting better each season. The way these athletes handle pressure in shoot-offs is remarkable. Looking forward to more matches at the Yamuna Sports Complex!
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Ananya R
Parneet Kaur was so consistent throughout the match! Her perfect 10s at crucial moments really helped Marathas maintain their momentum. So good to see women archers performing at this level! 👏

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