Hyderabad, June 29, 2026: The Telangana Junior Basketball League (TJBL), currently underway at the Vijayabhaskar Reddy Indoor Stadium (KVRIS), Yousufguda, Hyderabad, witnessed intense action on Day 9 as teams battled for places in the finals. The second semi-final matches across categories produced exciting contests, outstanding individual performances, and thrilling finishes.
In the Under-15 Girls category, Vikarabad Mambas produced a commanding display to defeat Nalgonda Speed Strikers 77-33. The Mambas dominated throughout the match, showcasing superior teamwork and attacking prowess.
The Under-15 Boys semi-final witnessed another impressive performance by Vikarabad Mambas, who overcame Warangal Stallions 89-82 in a high-scoring encounter. Both teams fought hard, but the Mambas held their nerve in the crucial stages to secure a place in the final.
In the Under-18 Girls category, Nizam Royals defeated Ranga Reddy Raptors 89-71 in an entertaining contest. The Royals displayed consistency and composure to emerge victorious and book their place in the championship round.
The most closely fought contest of the evening came in the Under-18 Boys category, where Warangal Stallions edged past Nalgonda Speed Strikers 73-69. The match remained evenly poised until the closing moments before the Stallions sealed a hard-earned victory.
Several players delivered standout performances during the semi-finals. For Vikarabad Mambas, Charitha scored an impressive 34 points in the Under-15 Girls match, while Aaradhya contributed 24 points. In the Under-15 Boys category, Krish stole the show with a sensational 56-point performance for the Mambas, supported by Sidharth’s 17 points. For Warangal Stallions, Abhiram fought valiantly with 41 points. In the Under-18 Girls match, Diya and Bhavana led Nizam Royals with 23 and 22 points respectively, while Thanushvi scored 23 points for Ranga Reddy Raptors. The Under-18 Boys semi-final witnessed exceptional performances from Reyhan of Nalgonda Speed Strikers, who scored 35 points, while Shreetej and Aadvik combined for 59 points for Warangal Stallions.
DAY 9 – SECOND SEMI-FINAL RESULTS
U-15 Girls
Vikarabad Mambas 77 – Nalgonda Speed Strikers 33
Winner: Vikarabad Mambas
U-15 Boys
Vikarabad Mambas 89 – Warangal Stallions 82
Winner: Vikarabad Mambas
U-18 Girls
Nizam Royals 89 – Ranga Reddy Raptors 71
Winner: Nizam Royals
U-18 Boys
Warangal Stallions 73 – Nalgonda Speed Strikers 69
Winner: Warangal Stallions
TOP PERFORMERS
U-15 Girls
Vikarabad Mambas
- Aaradhya (24)
- Charitha (34)
Nalgonda Speed Strikers
- Urvee Duhan (8)
- Pavan (10)
U-15 Boys
Vikarabad Mambas
- Krish (56)
- Sidharth (17)
Warangal Stallions
- Abhiram (41)
- Vihaan (14)
U-18 Girls
Nizam Royals
- Bhavana (22)
- Diya (23)
Ranga Reddy Raptors
- Jia Jithesh (19)
- Thanushvi (23)
U-18 Boys
Warangal Stallions
- Shreetej (30)
- Aadvik (29)
Nalgonda Speed Strikers
- Reyhan (35)
- Dhariya (12)
