Changanassery (Kerala), Dec 28 (PTI) Kerala advanced to the semifinals of the Senior National Men's Handball Championship for the first time in the tournament's 53-year history with a commanding 45-24 victory over Uttar Pradesh in the quarterfinals held on Saturday.

On Sunday, Kerala will face formidable Services, who defeated Andhra Pradesh 39-20 in their quarterfinal clash.

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The second semifinal will witness Indian Railways going head-to-head with Chandigarh.

Indian Railways earned their semifinal berth after a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Punjab.

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The nail-biting quarterfinal ended in a 40-40 tie after regulation and extra time, but Railways prevailed 4-3 in the penalty shootout.

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