Six‑Zero Sweep: Mighty Maratha Turns Around APL Campaign Against Chola Chiefs

In a stunning turnaround at People’s Plaza, Hyderabad, Mighty Maratha erased its initial setbacks with a clean‑sheet 6‑0 win over Chola Chiefs on October 10. The Archery Premier League’s second season saw the Maratha side, under the guidance of Mike Schlosser, rely heavily on the composure of recurve archer Dhiraj BommaDEvara when the clock ran down.

Chola Chiefs opened each set with their compound archers, but two 9‑point arrows from Chikita Taniparthi kept the gap manageable. Maratha’s own recurve shooters produced a series of eight‑point shots, taking the first set by a single point, 74‑73.

The turning point arrived in the second set when BommaDEvara delivered a decisive ‘Super 10’, extending Maratha’s lead to 4‑0. The Chiefs countered with a repeat 9‑9 partnership and introduced Colombian talent Alejandra Usquiano, fresh from a strong showing the previous day.

In the third set, Chola’s compound archers started well, yet Deepika Kumari and Marcus D’Almeida missed the optimal yellow zone, allowing Maratha to close the set 74‑72. The sweep was complete before a fourth set could be played, giving Maratha a 6‑0 triumph and their first win of the season.

Maratha now aims to preserve its surge against the franchise Kaktiya Nights, while Chola Chiefs must regroup before meeting Prithviraj Yoddhas.