Ganga Kings and Gazab Ghaziabad won crucial matches on January 3, 2026, boosting their playoff hopes.

On January 3, 2026, in UPKL Season 2, Ganga Kings defeated Purvanchal Panthers 44-33 after overcoming a seven-point deficit, fueled by a three-point super raid and key all-outs. Gazab Ghaziabad beat Kanpur Warriors 34-29 without captain Uday Dabas, relying on strong defense and a late surge. Both victories boosted their playoff chances as the league’s decisive phase intensifies.