The Bengaluru Torpedoes were crowned the champions of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League (PVL) Season 4 after a commanding straight-sets victory over the Mumbai Meteors in the grand finale. The final match took place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
🏐 Match Summary: Bengaluru Torpedoes vs. Mumbai Meteors
In a highly anticipated showdown, the Bengaluru Torpedoes delivered a clinical performance to defeat the Mumbai Meteors, who had been formidable throughout the season. The Torpedoes displayed exceptional serving, blocking, and attacking prowess to secure their first-ever PVL title.
| Set | Score (Bengaluru – Mumbai) |
| Set 1 | 15 – 13 |
| Set 2 | 16 – 4 |
| Set 3 | 15 – 13 |
| Final Result | Bengaluru Torpedoes win 3-0 |
Key Moments
- Set 1: The teams started cautiously, but strong service pressure from Sethu TR gave Bengaluru a decisive edge. Captain and setter Matt West’s precise distribution helped the Torpedoes edge out a close first set.
- Set 2: Bengaluru completely dominated the second set, fueled by a super serve from Sethu and a flurry of unforced errors from the Mumbai Meteors. Joel Benjamin’s consistent attacking ensured an emphatic 16-4 win.
- Set 3: Mumbai fought harder, with Shubham Chaudhary leading their counterattacks. However, the Torpedoes maintained their composure. A critical super point call by Bengaluru’s Head Coach, David Lee, proved spot-on, and a late service error from Mumbai’s Nikhil sealed the match and the championship for Bengaluru.
🌟 Player and Team Honors
The final and the overall season were a testament to the talent within the Bengaluru squad, who swept the major individual awards.
| Award | Winner | Team |
| Champions | Bengaluru Torpedoes | ₹40 lakhs |
| Runners-Up | Mumbai Meteors | ₹30 lakhs |
| Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Season | Joel Benjamin | Bengaluru Torpedoes |
| Player of the Match (Final) | Jishnu PV | Bengaluru Torpedoes |
| Best Attacker of the Season | Joel Benjamin | Bengaluru Torpedoes |
| Best Server of the Season | Sethu TR | Bengaluru Torpedoes |
| Best Coach of the Season | David Lee | Bengaluru Torpedoes |
The 22-year-old Joel Benjamin J was the standout player of Season 4, earning both the MVP and the Best Attacker awards for his phenomenal offensive power and consistency. Defender Jishnu PV was named the Player of the Match for his crucial defensive blocks and interventions in the final.
