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In a thrilling encounter at the DOME by NSCI in Mumbai, the Gujarat Giants clinched a remarkable 37-30 victory over the Telugu Titans, propelling themselves to the second position on the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 points table. The match was a showcase of resilience and strategic gameplay, with the Giants staging a commendable comeback.
The game began with a bang as Pawan Sehrawat of the Titans executed a Super Raid right from the first whistle, giving his team an early lead. The match then saw an intense exchange of raids between the two teams. Sehrawat, a pivotal raider for the Titans, continued his dominant form, scoring over half of his team’s raid points in the first half.
The Giants' defense, led by Deepak Singh's outstanding performance that earned him 9 tackle points, consistently challenged the Titans. However, in the closing minutes of the first half, the Titans' defense came alive. Faced with an impending All-Out, Sanjeevi S of the Titans capitalized on errors from the Giants' defense, keeping his team in contention. The Titans then managed to execute three consecutive Super Tackles, not only averting an All-Out but also maintaining a five-point lead at halftime.
In the second half, the Giants quickly shifted the momentum. They inflicted the first All-Out of the match, slicing the Titans' lead to just one point. The tide turned as the Giants intensified their gameplay, while the Titans struggled with defensive errors and failed to revive their key player, Sehrawat. This led to the Titans suffering a second All-Out, significantly changing the course of the game.
With the lead in their grasp, the Giants maintained their dominance, not relinquishing control till the final whistle. Their tactical gameplay and strong defense culminated in a well-deserved victory, marking a successful comeback against the Titans, who now find themselves in a challenging position with a four-match losing streak.
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