Sportvot x FPJ: ABC Pro Basketball League Season 4 Thrilling Finals Conclude In Pune

The ABC Pro Basketball League Season 4, held from 6th to 13th July 2025 at Kharadi, Pune, concluded in electrifying fashion, featuring nail-biting final clashes across various age categories. Organized with the aim of promoting grassroots basketball talent in Maharashtra, the tournament saw fierce competition and outstanding performances by emerging young athletes.

In the Under-14 Girls Finals, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Trinita Heats went head-to-head with Multifit Nagpur Warriors. The Heats showed remarkable consistency from the start, taking the lead in all quarters: Q1: 14–6, Q2: 23–18, Q3: 33–28, and closing strong in Q4: 48–40, to clinch the title. Their superior coordination and defense earned them the championship, while the Warriors fought hard to finish as worthy runners-up.

The Under-14 Boys Finals saw an incredible performance by the Pune Chitale Warriors, who dominated Hi 5 Rising Star across all quarters. The Warriors surged ahead with a 17–10 score in Q1 and widened the gap to 41–15 in Q2. Maintaining the momentum, they continued with 49–24 in Q3 and sealed the win with a commanding 66–42 in Q4, showcasing their tactical superiority and offensive strength.

In the Under-17 Girls Finals, it was an all-Mumbai affair between Mumbai Bears and Mumbai Snipers. The Bears set the tone early with a 21–8 lead in Q1, extending it to 38–14 in Q2. Their dominance only grew as they led 59–23 in Q3 and concluded with an emphatic 76–37 in Q4. Their all-round gameplay and bench strength proved too strong for the Snipers, earning them a deserved championship win.

The Under-17 Boys Finals delivered the most gripping contest of the day, as Satara Champs clashed with Krisala PCMC Stallions. Satara led 20–15 in Q1 and 40–30 in Q2, but Stallions nearly overturned the game in Q3, trailing by just one point at 56–55. However, Satara surged back with an explosive final quarter, finishing the match at 87–68 to become champions. The game was a brilliant display of resilience and high-pressure basketball from both teams.

The finals marked a memorable end to the season, highlighting not only the emerging talent across Maharashtra but also the growing popularity of basketball as a youth sport.

Published on: Monday, July 14, 2025, 07:34 PM IST