Pool A’s thriller saw Andhra Pradesh pip Telangana 47-45. Star raider Potla Gopi Chand exploded for 17 points, Gali Lakshma Reddy chipped in 10, countering G Raju’s 20-point effort for the losers.

Haryana demolished Telangana 49-18, a display of sheer class. Neeraj Narwal topped with 11 raids, Nitin Kumar added 9, while tackle specialists Surjeet Singh and Nitesh Kumar each bagged 4.

In Pool B, Madhya Pradesh pulled off a stunning last-gasp 35-34 win against Goa, thanks to Bhavani Rajput (14 points) and Uday Parte (9). The one-point margin underscored the drama.

Pool C favorites Tamil Nadu cruised past Vidarbha 40-21. Satish Kanna raided for 8, and emerging talent Deepak S from PKL 12 secured 8 tackles to fortify the backline.

Himachal Pradesh asserted supremacy over Gujarat, 51-34. Anil from U Mumba raided brilliantly for 14, with support from team-mates. Four all-outs and strong tackles overwhelmed Mitesh Prajapati’s 13 points.

Pool D witnessed Uttar Pradesh’s annihilation of Manipur, 70-33. Uday Dabas was unstoppable at 25 points, Saurabh scored 12, powering 53 raid points and eight all-outs. Manipur’s Mayengbam Manson hit 18 but fell short.

Kerala controlled Pool F with a 45-30 defeat of Chhattisgarh. Nandu T (11) and Adityan (10) led raids, defense stayed rock-solid against Shankar Mishra’s 10 points.

Delhi’s Pool H masterclass: 64-42 over Tripura. Ashish (18) and Himanshu Singh (14) shone, neutralizing A Das’s 25 despite his flair. Defensive prowess clinched it.

Pools are crystallizing after Day 2. The road to knockouts promises more intensity and surprises in this prestigious tournament.