In a Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 showdown at Patliputra Indoor Stadium in Patna on Sunday, Tamil Thalaivas triumphed with a commanding 50-34 win over U Mumba. The duo of Narender, with 13 points, and Ajinkya Pawar, contributing 10 points, overwhelmed U Mumba’s defense with their superior raiding skills.
Himanshu's remarkable Super Raid early in the match, which took out Bittu, Surinder Singh, and Mukilan Shanmugam, set the pace for Tamil Thalaivas, compounding U Mumba’s ongoing defensive issues.
The Thalaivas swiftly secured the first All-Out in the 8th minute, establishing a significant lead at 13-7, which they maintained throughout the first half. Despite a spirited comeback attempt from U Mumba, including Bittu’s Super Tackle and Amirmohammad Zafardanesh's Super Raid, Tamil Thalaivas maintained a comfortable 27-17 lead at half-time.
In the second half, Tamil Thalaivas continued to build on their momentum, achieving a second All-Out within the first minute. Though Guman Singh managed to score a few raid points for U Mumba, Tamil Nadu's team continued to dominate, propelled by Narender and Ajinkya Pawar's impressive raiding.
The match concluded with Tamil Thalaivas securing their third All-Out in the 38th minute, sealing a significant victory.
Bengaluru Bulls and Jaipur Pink Panthers share spills
In an electrifying face off, Bengaluru Bulls staged an incredible comeback to draw 28-28 with Jaipur Pink Panthers in the final moments of the match. Bengaluru Bulls' Ran Singh and Monu emerged as the standout players, each earning 5 tackle points. Despite not clinching a victory, Jaipur Pink Panthers made history by extending their unbeaten streak to a record 12 matches.
The Jaipur Pink Panthers commenced aggressively, putting Bengaluru Bulls under pressure by reducing them to just three players on the mat. However, Bengaluru Bulls showcased a remarkable defensive performance, executing four Super Tackles – two each from Ran Singh and Monu. This strategic play not only averted an All-Out but also enabled them to take a 15-10 lead by the 18th minute.
The defending champions initially struggled with their raids, with Arjun Deshwal scoring just one raid point in the first half. However, he rebounded in the second half with a multi-point raid, leading to the first All-Out in the 23rd minute. This move levelled the scores at 18-18, setting the stage for a tightly contested battle.
Monu and Ran Singh both achieved High 5s, helping Bengaluru Bulls gain a narrow 22-18 lead. In response, Jaipur Pink Panthers intensified their gameplay, particularly in defense, executing crucial Super Tackles to tie the score at 23-23 with just over seven minutes remaining.
The Panthers then managed to gain a two-point lead. A brilliant multi-point raid by Bhavani Rajput further advanced their lead to 28-26. With only a minute left and Bengaluru Bulls down to three players, the match seemed to tilt in Jaipur's favor. However, Bharat, off the bench, scored a crucial touch point and secured an ankle hold on Arjun Deshwal, securing vital points and ensuring a draw for Bengaluru Bulls against the reigning champions.
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