3BL: Raspreet Sidhu-led Delhi Divas beat Ludhiana Queens, clinch Round 5 win

Chandigarh, March 17: Delhi Divas - led by seasoned India player Raspreet Sidhu - clinched the 'Round 5' title of 3BL Women's League. '3BL', the only 3X3 Professional Basketball League in India is backed by the Basketball Federation of India and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

Sidhu was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the third time. The third season of 3BL is being played at the Hotel Wyndham Chandigarh Mohali from 8th - 21st March 2022 and is seeing participation from top national and international men's and women's 3X3 basketball players.

Delhi Divas bt Ludhiana Queens 19-11 in Round 5 finals

Inspired by the leadership and all-round brilliance of their captain Raspreet Sidhu, who is an experienced Indian national team player, Delhi Divas outlasted Ludhiana Queens to win in dominating fashion.

A decisive moment in the game came with the scores tied at 6-6, when Queens entered into foul trouble, having conceded six team fouls within the first 3.5 minutes of the game.

Thereafter, every foul committed by Queens would lead to an extra freethrow attempt for the Divas. This factor, no doubt played on the minds of the Ludhiana players. Taking full advantage of Queens' tentative defence, Divas built a valuable four point, 10-6 lead. Thereafter, it was a matter of staying ahead, which Delhi did with ease, winning with a clear eight-point margin.

Sidhu named Most Valuable Player (MVP)

"We take pride in being warriors. A huge shoutout to Ludhiana Queens, not even for a second we felt that this is a one-sided affair," Sidhu said after winning her third MVP award. Divas were unaffected by the absence of their fourth player Ishika Choudhary, who had to sit out due to an injury.

Meanwhile, the young Ludhiana Queens, the only local Punjab team in the Women's League, should take pride in reaching their first Round Finals, that too after knocking out defending champions Kochi Stars in the semis.

Finale Round Awaits

This Round was the last chance for teams to improve their seeding going into the sixth 'finale' round that will decide the overall '3BL Season 3 Champion'. "Every player is important. Every player has to defend, rebound and play offence. In the next round, every team will be tough so we will have to compete with 100% effort," said India player Smruthi Radhakrishnan, whose Pune Panthers team reached the semifinals in Round 5.

Source: Media Release