Karnali Yashvis continued their winning run in the Everest Women’s Volleyball League as they defeated Chitwan Shakti 3-2 in a thrilling battle at the National Sports Council’s covered hall in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Karnali came from behind twice and took the fifth and deciding set for a 20-25, 25-18, 21-25, 25-15, 15-13 victory that also helped them maintain a perfect start in the league.

The win gave Karnali a fourth victory in as many matches and they are the only team to taste a defeat.

The victory put them firmly in position to reach the final as they have 10 points and lead the standings.

The top two teams at the end of the single robin league will progress into the final, which is scheduled for Saturday.

Kathmandu Spikers are in the second spot after they pulled off their third straight victory with a 3-1 win over Madhesh United.

The victory also cemented Kathmandu’s bid for the final. They have nine points from four matches.

The outcome eliminated winless Madhesh from the competition without playing their last match. Madhesh have lost all their four matches.

Kathmandu’s victory also showed the exit door to Gandaki Thurders, who are also winless and have just one point in the league.

Madhesh started brightly, winning the first set 25-15 but Kathmandu fought back to win the remaining sets 25-23, 25-15, 25-18 to extend their winning streak to three matches.

Kathmandu had lost their opening game against Lalitpur Queens 20-25, 25-21, 21-25, 19-25.