Delhi Dynamites Qualify for VCL Super 6, Punjab AeroStrikers Beat Rajasthan 3-0

October 16, 2026

Noida: Delhi Dynamites secured the final Super 6 spot in the Volleyball Champions League (VCL) with a 2-1 win over Tamil Titans, while Punjab AeroStrikers swept Rajasthan Spikers 3-0 at the Noida Indoor Stadium.

Punjab won all three sets against Rajasthan, while Delhi held off a late fightback from Tamil Titans to confirm their place in the next stage.

Punjab AeroStrikers Complete Straight-Sets Win

Punjab AeroStrikers started the day’s action with a convincing performance against Rajasthan Spikers. They won the first two sets by identical 21-16 margins before closing out the match with a 21-15 win in the third.

Despite Rajasthan’s defeat, Amit Ranta was named Player of the Match. Punjab’s Vipul Kumar received the Impact Player award for his contribution to the victory.

Vipul received his award from VCL CEO Vishwas Bansal, while former Indian international volleyball player and Arjuna Award recipient Ranvir Singh presented the Player of the Match award to Ranta.

Speaking after the match, Vipul said the team had entered the contest with a clear plan and focused on carrying it out across all three sets. He credited the team’s coordination and support for the straight-sets victory.

Delhi Dynamites Hold Off Tamil Titans

Delhi Dynamites faced a tougher contest against Tamil Titans but managed to win 2-1 and book their Super 6 berth.

The opening set went down to the wire, with Delhi edging it 21-20. The Dynamites then won the second set 21-19 to move within a set of victory.

Tamil Titans responded in the third, winning 21-15 and keeping the pressure on Delhi. However, the Dynamites held on to seal the match and secure qualification.

Delhi’s Abdul Salam was named Player of the Match, while teammate Himanshu Tyagi received the Impact Player award. Kulwant Baliyan, founder of the VCL, presented Salam with his award, while international handball player Akshay Chaudhary presented Tyagi’s award.

Salam said qualifying for the Super 6 was a positive result for the team. He praised Tamil Titans for their fight and said Delhi had stayed focused during the important points in the first two sets. He added that the team would aim to carry its momentum into the next stage.

Six Teams Advance to Super 6

With Delhi Dynamites taking the final qualification spot, the six teams advancing to the Super 6 stage are Tamil Titans, Ayodhya Garjan, Emperia Marathas, Haryana Hurricanes, Punjab AeroStrikers and Delhi Dynamites.

The Super 6 stage begins on Friday, October 16, as the qualified teams look to build on their performances and push ahead in the tournament.