In an exhilarating Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match at the DOME by NSCI in Mumbai, Puneri Paltan narrowly defeated Tamil Thalaivas with a 29-26 victory on Sunday. The stars of the match for Puneri Paltan were Mohammadreza Chiyaneh, who contributed 5 tackle points and 3 raid points, and Gaurav Khatri with 6 tackle points. Tamil Thalaivas' standout player was their captain Sagar, who earned 7 tackle points.
The match began with a dynamic start from Tamil Thalaivas, as Narender executed a Super Raid, putting Puneri Paltan on the defensive early on. The first half was marked by a closely-fought battle, with both teams frequently exchanging leads but unable to dominate, largely due to their defensive strategies. This tactical gameplay resulted in a low-scoring first half, ending with Puneri Paltan slightly ahead at 12-11, the lowest combined score for both teams this season.
The second half commenced with Tamil Thalaivas executing a Super Tackle on Mohit Goyat, courtesy of Sagar and Himanshu. Despite this, Puneri Paltan's Aslam Inamdar managed to outmaneuver Sagar, leading to the first All-Out of the match. By the 24th minute, Puneri Paltan held a slender lead at 17-16.
Chiyaneh then upped the ante with a Super Raid, scoring against two defenders and securing a bonus point. With Narender struggling to score big, Tamil Thalaivas relied on their defense, notably with Sagar completing a High 5 after tackling Pankaj Mohite. Chiyaneh reciprocated with a strong hold on Narender, earning his fifth tackle point in the 28th minute.
In the final stages of the match, Tamil Thalaivas mounted an impressive comeback with two Super Tackles from M. Abishek and Sagar, reducing the deficit to three points by the 36th minute. A third Super Tackle from Nitesh Kumar in the 38th minute further narrowed the gap to a single point.
The climax of the match saw a controversial moment in the final raid, where Puneri Paltan's Aslam Inamdar claimed a touch on Nitesh, but the on-field umpires initially ruled in favor of Tamil Thalaivas, awarding them two points and tying the scores at 28-28. However, upon review, the TV umpire overturned the decision, enabling Puneri Paltan to secure a thrilling victory and extend their winning streak to seven games.
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