Kochi, Feb 11 (PTI) Kochi Blue Spikers beat Chennai Spartans 3-2 in a thrilling Pro Volleyball League match here on Monday.

The Kochi side won 12-15, 10-15, 15-11, 15-13, 15-10.

It was Spartans' second defeat in three matches. They had beaten Black Hawks Hyderabad after having lost the opening round to Calicut Heroes.

Spartans, who are still in the race for a spot in the play-offs, will conclude their league engagements with back-to-back matches against U Mumba Volley (February 16) and Ahmedabad Defenders (February 17) after the competition shifts to Chennai for the business end.

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