Prithviraaj Yodhas defeated Chero Archers in Eliminator 1 of Archery Premier League (APL) Season 2, securing their place in the playoffs. The Yodhas won the match 5-1 in Hyderabad on Saturday.
Before this, the Yodhas needed to win their final league phase match to qualify for the playoffs. They achieved this by defeating defending champions Rajputana Royals with a dominant 6-0 score.
Stepping back onto the field immediately for the first knockout match, the Yodhas secured their second consecutive victory by overcoming Chero Archers 5-1.
The women archers led the way for the Yodhas. Young recurve sensation Gatha Khadake, 16, shot an impressive 56 out of 60, while compound star Andrea Becerra achieved a perfect score of 60.
Gatha also scored 56 in the must-win match against the Royals, earning her the award for the best recurve female archer of the day.
Across both matches, Becerra did not miss the 10-ring, finishing the day with a perfect score of 120 out of 120.
