PKL 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Tamil beat Telugu 38-35; Pune outclass Bengaluru in tie-breaker
Tamil Thalaivas came back from a seven-point deficit in the last ten minutes to beat Titans in the opening encounter of the season
PKL 2025 August 29 matches highlights
The Pro Kabaddi League 2025 launched today in a blaze of excitement, promising action-packed contests and electrifying raids as 12 teams begin their pursuit of glory. After a year of anticipation, the league returns to the famous Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Vizag, marking a grand comeback to the city after six years. Today’s opening day featured two compelling fixtures, with star-studded squads eager to set the tone for the season and a new format that ensures every point and raid counts.
Match 1: Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 opener lived up to its billing as Tamil Thalaivas edged past Telugu Titans 38-35 in a thrilling clash at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag on Friday night.
Arjun Deshwal shone brightly, leading the Thalaivas with a superb Super 10, while Pawan Sehrawat chipped in with nine points to seal the win. For the Titans, Bharat Hooda impressed with nine raid points, also reaching a personal milestone of completing 600 raids in the league.
The contest began evenly, with Deshwal striking early for the visitors and Bharat answering back with a couple of key Do-or-Die raids to level the score at 5-5. The first half remained tightly contested, as both sides traded blows. Deshwal’s consistency ensured the Thalaivas held a narrow 14-13 lead at the break.
The momentum swung in the second half when Bharat Hooda powered the Titans into control. Their first All Out of the season gave them a five-point cushion at 19-14, but the Thalaivas were not done yet. Deshwal’s brilliance kept them in the hunt, and Sehrawat joined in, bringing the scores level at 28-28 with five minutes remaining.
A timely All Out on Ashish Narwal’s dismissal put the Thalaivas ahead 31-29. Bharat fought hard to reduce the deficit, but in the final moments, Sehrawat produced a spectacular Super Raid to silence the home crowd and confirm a memorable 38-35 victory for Tamil Thalaivas.
Match 2: Bengaluru Bulls vs Puneri Paltan
The second match of the day turned into a thriller as Puneri Paltan edged past Bengaluru Bulls 6-4 in a tie-breaker after the scores were locked at 32-32 in regulation time. This was the first-ever tie-breaker introduced in the Pro Kabaddi League, and the Bulls faltered under pressure despite coming close to sealing the contest in normal time.
The Bulls, who were ahead 32-31 in the dying moments, lost their grip through defensive errors, allowing Puneri to level the score. In the tie-breaker, Puneri’s composure made the difference as they registered a narrow but historic victory.
For Bengaluru Bulls, Akash Shinde led the charge with a brilliant 12 points, while Ashish Malik contributed 8. On the other side, Aditya Shinde impressed with 9 points for Puneri Paltan, supported by Pankaj Mohite with 6 and skipper Aslam Inamdar with 5.
The match saw multiple momentum swings. Early in the second half, a Super Raid from Pankaj Mohite pushed Puneri ahead 18-17. However, the Bulls bounced back with a Super Tackle, keeping the scoreline tight. Both teams exchanged leads, and the contest remained intense right until the final raid.
At halftime, the teams were inseparable at 13-13, with Akash Shinde’s sharp raiding keeping the Bulls afloat while Aditya Shinde and Gaurav Khatri ensured Puneri stayed level.
10:38 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE UPDATES August 29 BB vs PUN: Pune beat Bengaluru
Puneri Paltan beat Benaguluru Bulls 6-4 in the tie-breaker to walk away with two full points and start thier season with a win.
10:19 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE UPDATES August 29 BB vs PUN: Article
Both teams finish at 32-32 after regulation time of 40 minutes as they will now play the firrst tie breaker of the season.
10:18 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE UPDATES August 29 BB vs PUN: Pune in lead
35": Paltan are maintaining their lead and are just minutes away from the win.
Score: Bengaluru 29-31 Punieri (2nd half)
9:44 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE UPDATES August 29 BB vs PUN: Second half underway
The second half of the match is now underway. Both teams are tied on 13-13.
9:39 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE UPDATES August 29 BB vs PUN: First half concludes
The first half of the match concludes with both teams tied on 13-13.
9:31 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE UPDATES August 29 BB vs PUN: Fighting on equal terms
15": Only 5 minutes left in first half and both teams are still tied on points.
Score: Bengaluru 11-11 Puneri (1st half)
9:22 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE UPDATES August 29 BB vs PUN: Bulls level things up
10": Bengaluru Bulls are back on level terms with back-to-back points.
Score: Bengaluru 7-7 Puneri (1st half)
9:18 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE UPDATES August 29 BB vs PUN: Pune takes early lead
5": Pune strarts aggresive to take early lead in the match.
Score: Bengaluru 5-6 Puneri (1st half)
Score: Bengaluru 5-6 Puneri (1st half)
9:13 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE UPDATES August 29 BB vs PUN: Second match of the night underway
Second match of the night between Bengaluru Bulls and Puneri Paltan is now underway.
9:03 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE UPDATES August 29 TEL vs TAM: Thalaivas beat Titans
Tamil Thalaivas with a brilliant fightback in last 10 minutes beat Telugu Titans 38-35.
8:53 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE UPDATES August 29 TEL vs TAM: Thalaivas back in lead
36": Tamil Thalaivas have made a stong come back to take back the lead with just 4 minutes left on the clock.
Score: Telugu 29-31 Tamil (2nd half)
8:42 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE UPDATES August 29 TEL vs TAM: Titans extends lead
30": Telugu Titans have extended thierr lead and are now 5 points ahead of Tamil.
Score: Telugu 25-20 Tamil (2nd half)
8:37 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE UPDATES August 29 TEL vs TAM: Titans fight back
25": Telugu Titans have fought back brilliantly in the second half and are now leading by 5 points.
Score: Telugu 20-15 Tamil (2nd half)
8:33 PM
PKL 2025 LIVE UPDATES August 29 TEL vs TAM: Second half underway
The second half of the PKL 2025 opening encounte between Tamil Thalaivas and Telugu Titans is now underway with former leading 14-13.
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PKL 2025 LIVE UPDATES August 29 TEL vs TAM: First half concludes
The first half of the match concludes with Tamil Thalaivas leading 14-13 vs Telugu Titans.
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First Published: Aug 29 2025 | 6:46 PM IST