In a display of kabaddi prowess, Puneri Paltan outclassed Telugu Titans with a commanding 36-point victory in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 at the Noida Indoor Stadium. The match ended with a stunning scoreline of 54-18 in favor of Puneri Paltan, with Mohit Goyat delivering a standout performance. Defenders Abinesh Nadarajan and Gaurav Khatri also contributed significantly, each achieving a High 5.
Despite the return of their captain Pawan Sehrawat, Telugu Titans faced an early setback when Sehrawat was tackled within the first 8 seconds of the game. Puneri Paltan's defensive strategy, led by Abinesh and Iran’s Mohammadreza Chiyaneh, effectively neutralized the Titans' raiding attempts. The Titans struggled to break through, trailing at 6-7 midway through the first half.
The game’s momentum shifted dramatically with a trio of successful raids from Puneri Paltan. Mohit's Super Raid removed key Titans players Pawan, Hamid Nader, and Nitin, while Chiyaneh's ankle hold on Robin Chaudhary furthered their advantage. The onslaught continued as Prafull Zaware was tackled by Aslam Inamdar, leading to Puneri Paltan's first All out and a 7-point lead at 16-9.
The Titans, hampered by Pawan's off-game, could only manage one point in the last five minutes of the first half, leaving Puneri Paltan ahead at 23-10. The second half started unfavorably for the Titans with another All out in the first minute, widening the gap between the teams.
Puneri Paltan dominated the second half, with Abinesh’s consistent tackles and Aslam and Mohit challenging the Titans’ defense. The Titans faced another setback when Chiyaneh thwarted Pawan with a powerful dash, followed by Mohit tearing through their defense. With ten minutes remaining, Puneri Paltan had established a substantial 28-point lead at 39-11.
The relentless pressure from Puneri Paltan continued as they executed a fourth All out five minutes later. Mohit excelled in both raid and defense, pushing the score to 48-13 and extending the lead to 35 points. In the final stages, Puneri Paltan gave their bench players, including Aditya Shinde, an opportunity to showcase their skills, culminating in a comprehensive and emphatic victory.
This match was a true testament to Puneri Paltan's kabaddi mastery, as they delivered a tactically sound and dominant performance against the Telugu Titans, marking a significant triumph in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10.
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