Hyderabad | October 12, 2026
Chero Archers and Prithviraaj Yodhas strengthened their positions at the top of the Archery Premier League (APL) standings after recording their third victories of the season on October 11. Meanwhile, defending champions Rajputana Royals suffered their third consecutive defeat, losing to Mighty Marathas in a closely contested match.
Chero Archers Dominate With 6-0 Victory
Chero Archers began the day with a commanding 6-0 win over local franchise Kakatiya Knights. Indian archer Atanu Das delivered an impressive performance, averaging 9.67 points per arrow and helping his team maintain control throughout the contest.
Danish compound archer Mathias Fullerton also contributed strongly, recording the highest individual score of the match with 59 points from six arrows.
Prithviraaj Yodhas Beat Chola Chiefs
Prithviraaj Yodhas secured a 6-2 victory against Chola Chiefs to register their third win. Sixteen-year-old recurve archer Gatha Khadake played a key role under pressure, scoring a crucial 10 in the final arrow of the third set to help her team edge ahead 77-76.
Mighty Marathas Defeat Defending Champions
Mighty Marathas produced one of the day’s most dramatic performances, defeating Rajputana Royals 5-3. The match was tied at 3-3 before the final set, where Indian recurve star Dhiraj Bommadevara and Olympic champion Mete Gazoz faced a tense finish. The Marathas secured the deciding set to hand the defending champions another defeat.
APL Standings and Upcoming Matches
After four matches, Chero Archers and Prithviraaj Yodhas each had six points. Chola Chiefs and Rajputana Royals remained near the bottom with one win apiece. The second season of the league features six franchises and 48 archers, with the final scheduled for October 18 in Hyderabad.
On October 12, Chero Archers are scheduled to face Mighty Marathas, Rajputana Royals will meet Chola Chiefs, and Prithviraaj Yodhas will take on Kakatiya Knights.
