Bengaluru Bravehearts booked their place in the semi-finals of the HSBC Rugby Premier League Season 2 with a hard-fought 26-21 win over Kolkata Banga Tigers in Hyderabad. Jonas Mikalcius starred for Bengaluru, while Kolkata's Vuiviwa Naduvalo scored a hat-trick, but the Bravehearts held firm to secure qualification.

Hyderabad, June 24: The ninth day of the HSBC Rugby Premier League powered by Avid Season 2 witnessed Bengaluru Bravehearts beat Kolkata Banga Tigers 26-21 and qualify for the Semi-Final at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on Wednesday.

Bengaluru Bravehearts Seal Semi-Final Spot

Bengaluru Bravehearts made a flying start as Jonas Mikalcius crossed over within minutes, but Kolkata Banga Tigers responded immediately through Vuiviwa Naduvalo on the left wing.

Ngarohi McGarvey restored Bengaluru's advantage before Naduvalo struck again to level the scores. Mikalcius then broke through the Tigers' defence to give the Bravehearts the lead at half-time.