In a captivating Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match at the Tau Devilal Indoor Stadium in Panchkula, U Mumba and Telugu Titans concluded their season with an electrifying 45-45 tie on February 20, Tuesday. Leading the charge for the Titans, Pawan Sehrawat amassed 14 raid points, making him the standout player, while Amirmohammad Zafardanesh secured 11 points for U Mumba.
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Pawan overshadows Titans slow start
The Titans initially struggled to find their rhythm, taking six minutes to earn their first tackle point. This slow start was soon overshadowed by Pawan's exceptional multi-point raid, leaving U Mumba with just two players. Despite this, U Mumba regained control with SUPER TACKLES from Sombir and Guman Singh, pushing ahead to an 11-7 lead by the 10th minute.
Pawan's prowess shone through once more with another impactful raid, propelling the Titans to their first ALL OUT and a narrow 13-12 lead by the 12th minute. The game continued with both teams exchanging leads, wrapping up the first half tied at 19-19.
Immediately after halftime, U Mumba gained momentum as Zafardanesh outmaneuvered Sandeep Dhull and Hamid Nader, and a decisive tackle on Sanjeevi by Bittu led to an ALL OUT, giving U Mumba a 25-20 advantage.
Shankar Gadai's crucial 2-point raid prevents an ALL OUT for Titans
The Titans clawed back into contention, with Shankar Gadai's crucial 2-point raid preventing an ALL OUT and Pawan achieving a Super 10, diminishing U Mumba's lead. A timely ALL OUT by the Titans in the 31st minute narrowed the gap to 31-33.
Pawan's landmark moment came as he surpassed 200 raid points in the season, equalizing the score at 34-34 with seven minutes remaining. As the match neared its end, Heiderali Ekrami's spectacular raid for U Mumba seemed to seal the deal with an ALL OUT, pushing them ahead 44-35.
However, the game took a dramatic turn in the last minute with Pawan's astonishing 4-point SUPER RAID, dramatically shifting the score to 45-42 in favor of U Mumba. Despite Zafardanesh's attempt for a bonus, the Titans managed an ALL OUT in the final raid, ending the match in a thrilling 45-45 draw.
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