Haryana Hurricanes, Ayodhya Garjan Qualify for VCL Semi-Finals

October 18, 2026

Noida: Haryana Hurricanes and Ayodhya Garjan secured their places in the semi-finals of the Volleyball Champions League (VCL) after winning their respective Super 6 matches at the Noida Indoor Stadium.

Haryana Hurricanes defeated Emperia Marathas 2-1 on Saturday after recovering from an early setback, while Ayodhya Garjan registered a straight-set 3-0 victory over Delhi Dynamites to continue their strong run in the tournament.

Haryana Hurricanes Fight Back to Beat Emperia Marathas

Haryana Hurricanes had to work their way back into the contest after losing the opening set 18-21 against Emperia Marathas. The team responded with improved coordination and intensity, winning the second set 21-16 to level the match.

The Hurricanes carried that momentum into the deciding set and took control of the game, winning it 21-13. The victory confirmed their semi-final qualification and kept their title campaign on track.

Chirag Yadav was named Player of the Match for his contribution to the win, while his teammate Chetan received the Impact Player award.

Speaking after the match, Chirag said the team remained positive despite losing the first set and focused on improving its coordination and making the most of its opportunities.

“It feels great to win this match and help the Haryana Hurricanes qualify for the semi-finals,” he said, adding that the team would now focus on maintaining its winning run in the knockout stage.

Ayodhya Garjan Beat Delhi Dynamites in Straight Sets

Ayodhya Garjan also booked a semi-final berth after defeating Delhi Dynamites 3-0 in their Super 6 fixture.

Garjan won the three sets 21-12, 21-17 and 21-17, maintaining control of the contest with consistent performances and disciplined play. Delhi attempted to challenge the team in the second and third sets, but Ayodhya held firm at key moments to prevent a comeback.

The result underlined Ayodhya’s strong form as the team moved into the knockout stage with confidence.

KM Fasil was adjudged Player of the Match, while teammate Prince was named Impact Player.

Fasil said the team entered the match with a clear plan and focused on executing it across all three sets. He acknowledged Delhi’s efforts but said Garjan remained disciplined and worked together to close out the match.

The two victories have taken Haryana Hurricanes and Ayodhya Garjan into the VCL semi-finals, where both teams will look to continue their campaigns for the title.