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PKL 2024: Patna Pirates thrash Bengal Warriors, move to 6th in points table

Patna Pirates were off to a dominating start in their home leg, securing a 44-28 victory against Bengal Warriors in the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League here on Friday. Manjeet (10 raid points), Nitin Kumar (10 raid points) and Mayur Kadam (6 tackle points) turned out to be the top performers of the contest. The win takes the Patna-based side to sixth place, whereas the Bengal-based team remained on eighth.

PKL 2024: Ajinkya Pawar's Super 10 leads Thalaivas to big win over Pirates

Tamil Thalaivas came up with a dominating performance to record an emphatic 41-25 triumph over Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League here on Tuesday. The win takes the Tamil Nadu based franchise to the 10th place, while the Pirates remain second in 12-team table. Ajinkya Pawar turned out to be the star for the Thalaivas, acquiring 10 points, while raider Narender contributed with six points. Narender captured two raid points as the Thalaivas edged forward with a 4-2 lead in the third minute. But Sudhakar executed a marvellous raid, levelling the scores at 4-4. In the meantime, Pawar and Sagar came up with a raid and tackle point, respectively, reducing the Pirates to just three members. The Thalaivas capitalised on the momentum, inflicting an 'All Out' and taking a humungous lead of 12-6 in the 11th minute. Sagar continued to thrive, with the Thalaivas stretching their lead further to 16-8 by the 14th minute. Also, the Thalaivas managed to stop Sudhakar and Sachin from scoring

PKL 2024: Pro Kabaddi felicitate legends of the league in 1000th match

Five legends of the league Anup Kumar, Dharmaraj Cheralathan, Ajay Thakur, Manjeet Chhillar and Rishank Devadiga were facilitated for their amazing contribution to the growth of the brand PKL

PKL 2024: Vinay's 'Super 10' helps Haryana Steelers trounce Tamil Thalaivas

Haryana Steelers came up with a stupendous performance, beating Tamil Thalaivas 36-31 in the Pro Kabaddi League here on Sunday. Vinay turned out to be the Steelers' star man, gaining 10 raid points, while defender Rahul Sethpal also contributed with five tackle points. Both teams were locked at 3-3 in the fourth minute before K Prapanjan pulled off a brilliant raid, while Jaideep Dahiya tackled Ajinkya Pawar to give Steelers a 5-3 lead. As Narender's double-point raid kept the Thalaivas going, the scores were level at 8-8 once again. However, Vinay generated a double-point raid, followed by the Steelers inflicting an 'All Out', as the Steelers stormed to a 17-8 lead. Chandran Ranjit engaged in a 'Super Raid', taking out Sagar, M Abishek and Nitin Singh, while the Steelers led comfortably at 22-10 in the 19th minute. Although Pawar caught out Jaideep Dahiya and Mohit Nandal, the Steelers continued to lead 22-12 at the first half's conclusion. Vinay kept up with his brilliant form,

PKL 2024: Deshwal's 16-point performance helps Pink Panthers beat Paltan

Jaipur Pink Panthers halted Puneri Paltan's eight-game winning streak, securing a narrow 36-34 win here on Saturday. The Paltan had a massive lead of 20-11 at the end of the opening half. Yet, the Panthers fought back with gripping success towards the end. Arjun Deshwal was the star from their side, accumulating 16 points. The Panthers tackled Mohit Goyat in the opening minutes of the second half, but Shadloui picked up tackle points from the other end to keep the Paltan in the lead at 21-13 in the 25th minute. Yet, Deshwal pulled off a 'Super Raid' as the Panthers reduced the Pune side to just one member in the 29th minute. The home side inflicted an 'All Out' just moments later to narrow the gap between the two sides at 22-23. The Panthers rode on the momentum, clinching a 24-23 lead soon after. Bhavani Rajput generated a brilliant raid and took out Shadloui as the Panthers reached to a decent lead of 28-23 in the 34th minute. Deshwal picked up a raid point quickly after and re

PKL 2024: Jaipur Pink Panthers beat Telugu Titans by 38-35 at home

Riding on Arjun Deshwal's Super 10, Jaipur Pink Panthers began their home leg with a narrow 38-35 win over Telugu Titans to extend their unbeaten run to seven games in the Pro Kabaddi League here on Friday. Deshwal grabbed his 4th Super 10 in as many games as he finished with 14 raid points, while Telugu Titans captain Pawan Sehrawat bagged 12 points at the SMS Indoor Stadium here. Arjun, this season's top raider, needed no time to settle in as he struck from his very first raid. He was ably supported by Ankush and Reza Mirbagheri in defence as the home team raced to a 9-5 lead. A moment of brilliance from Arjun, where he got past the duo of Hamid Nader and Nitin, inflicted the first ALL OUT on Telugu Titans and they trailed 6-14 in the 13th minute. The Panthers needed just five minutes to inflict a second ALL OUT. That phase of play belonged completely to Arjun as he completed his Super 10, while Ankush produced a ferocious dash to push Pawan Sehrawat off the mat. Pawan was kept

Pro Kabaddi League 2024: Tamil Thalaivas end seven-game winless run

Tamil Thalaivas ended their seven-game winless run with a resounding 46-27 victory over UP Yoddhas in the Pro Kabaddi League here on Wednesday. Thalaivas raider Narender starred with 14 raid points, while left corner defender Sahil Gulia claimed 5 tackle points. Tamil Thalaivas got off to a fantastic start and needed just seven minutes to inflict the first ALL OUT and soar to an 11-2 lead. Both of their raiders, Narender and Ajinkya Pawar, were in really good touch and made the difference in the first half. Neither of Yoddhas' raiders - Pardeep Narwal nor Surender Gill - were effective and it took a couple of key raids from Vijay Malik for them to get going. The Tamil Thalaivas ended the first half with an 8-point lead at 19-11 and were in complete control of the game. The second half was more of the same as Narender returned to cause further trouble for the Yoddhas. The youngster produced 2 multi-point raids to lead his side to a second ALL OUT and further extend their lead. He

PKL 2024: Bengal Warriors beat Telugu Titans to end 4-match losing streak

Defender Vaibhav Garje and captain Pawan Sehrawat came up with fine efforts as Bengal Warriors beat Telugu Titans 46-26 to snap their four-game winless streak in Pro Kabaddi League here on Tuesday. Garje was the star player of the game as he scored a stunning nine tackle points, while Sehrawat bagged yet another Super 10. Bengal Warriors were without their captain and ace raider Maninder Singh, but that offered a chance to Nitin Kumar to grab the spotlight. The Warriors needed just seven minutes to grab the first All Out and take a 10-4 lead. Titans' skipper Pawan was off-colour and their raiding unit was unable to fire as the Warriors' defence reigned supreme. Vaibhav trapped Pawan in a perfect tackle to bring up his sixth tackle point within the opening half itself and the Warriors wrapped up the second All Out at the cusp of half-time. The former champions led 27-10 at the break. In the second half, Titans struck back and their relentless efforts paid off in the 33rd minute w

PKL 2024: Shadloui wins thriller for Puneri Paltan vs Tamil Thalaivas

Puneri Paltan rode past Tamil Thalaivas 29-26 in a nail-biting meeting at the Pro Kabaddi League here on Sunday. Mohammadreza Chiyaneh Shadloui and Gaurav Khatri were the Paltan's best players, while Thalaivas' skipper Sagar was their star performer with seven tackle points. The opening 20 minutes saw an engaging battle between the two sides, as Narender gave the Thalaivas a dream start, ensuring a 'Super Raid' to start the match, while the Paltan were immediately forced onto the back foot. As the half edged towards close, both teams traded the lead and neither could take control of the proceedings, both adopting a defensive approach. A strategic first half ended with the Paltan leading 12-11. The Thalaivas started the second half with a 'Super Tackle', as Sagar and Himanshu trapped Mohit Goyat. However, it could not stop the Paltan from cruising ahead, as Aslam Inamdar got the better of Sagar to inflict an 'All Out', holding a narrow lead at 17-16 in the 24th minute. The next ra

PKL 2024: Ashu leads Dabang Delhi to 35-28 victory over Gujarat Giants

Dabang Delhi extended their unbeaten streak to four matches after securing a 35-28 triumph over Gujarat Giants in the Pro Kabaddi League here on Tuesday. Stand-in captain Ashu Malik turned out to be Delhi's star performer, finishing with a Super 10, while Manjeet grasped nine raid points. Delhi was off to a strong start, taking a 4-0 lead before Gujarat worked its way back into the contest, thanks to a wonderful multi-point raid from Rakesh HS. Parteek Dahiya also came up with a 2-point raid immediately, which wreaked havoc for Delhi, being reduced to only a defender. Soon Delhi suffered an 'All Out', playing without its skipper Naveen Kumar, with Gujarat leading 11-9. Gujarat skipper Fazel Atrachali reached a tremendous milestone, trapping Ashu in one of his trademark ankle holds and obtaining the 450-tackle points landmark, while his team led 16-14 at the interval. Meanwhile, Delhi's Manjeet got his team off to a flier in the second half, with Ashu taking over the reins. Ashu

PKL 2024: Mohit Goyat shines in Puneri Paltan's big win over Telugu Titans

Mohit Goyat was the lead performer as table-toppers Puneri Paltan outclassed bottom-placed Telugu Titans 54-18 in their Pro Kabaddi League match here on Monday. Telugu Titans were bolstered by captain Pawan Sehrawat's return, but he was tackled within eight seconds as they straightaway were pinned to the backfoot. The Titans did well to stay within touching distance, but were completely undone by a series of three raids. It began with a Super Raid from Goyat that saw Pawan, Hamid Nader and Nitin off to the bench. The next raid saw Shadloui trap Robin Chaudhary in an ankle hold. The third raid was a mere formality as Prafull Zaware surrendered to Aslam Inamdar and Paltan inflicted the first All Out. Their lead grew to 16-9 and ended the first half leading 23-10. There was more trouble in store for the Telugu side as they faced an All Out in the very first minute of the second half and the gap between the teams only grew further. The Paltan seized complete control of the game as Ab

PKL 2024: U Mumba's stellar performance drowns Telugu Titans 54-32

U Mumba registered their fourth consecutive win as they beat bottom-placed Telugu Titans 54-32 in the Pro Kabaddi League here on Saturday. Guman Singh (10 raid points), Rinku (8 tackle points) and Sombir (8 tackle points) were the star performers for U Mumba. It turned out to be an evenly contested game until the 10th minute when both sides were locked at seven points. However, U Mumba's Iranian raider Amir Mohammad Zafardanesh performed a sensational raid, getting rid of three defenders by the 11th minute. He tormented the Titans' defence again, getting the better of Milad Jabbari and Parvesh Bhainswal, inflicting the 'All Out', as U Mumba led 17-12 with five minutes before half-time. Guman Singh produced a 'Super Raid', outsmarting three defenders, as U Mumba raced to a six-point lead at 21-15. Sombir also came up with a huge tackle on Prafull Zaware, completing a High 5 and giving his side a 27-18 lead. The Titans, without the services of skipper Pawan Sehrawat, fought back,

PKL 2023: Patna Pirates outgun Haryana Steelers, come back in form

Three-time champions Patna Pirates scored a facile 46-33 victory over Haryana Steelers in their Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match here Friday. Manjeet, who logged in 13 points, and Krishan Dhull, who scored five points, were the best performers for the Pirates. The game began on a cagey note as only five points were scored in the opening five minutes. The Steelers led 4-1 and swelled it to an 8-3 advantage when they reduced the Pirates to just one man. But Sachin came to the Pirates' rescue tagging two defenders to prevent an 'all out'. He then followed it up with a brilliant solo tackle on Vinay to inflict a 'super tackle'. The Pirates trailed 7-8 at the 10th-minute mark and levelled the scores three minutes later when skipper Neeraj Kumar executed a 'super tackle'. Sudhakar produced a moment of magic in the 15th minute when he twisted past Jaideep Dahiya and Ashish and the 'all out' came right after as the Pirates led 15-10. Pirates went into the interval with a three-point

PKL 2024: Pink Panthers came from behind to draw 32-32 against Dabang Delhi

Dabang Delhi and defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers played out a nail-biting 32-32 draw in a Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match here on Wednesday. Ashu Malik was the star for Dabang Delhi with seven raid points. Dabang Delhi dominated the proceedings and it took them only eight minutes to inflict the first ALL OUT. The defence collectively pounced on Ajith Kumar and the side soared to a 10-4 lead. Delhi continued their dominance and got a second ALL OUT in the 17th minute to lead 20-10. The Pink Panthers' star raider Arjun Deshwal could not manage a single touchpoint in the first half, while Dabang Delhi defenders enjoyed a 100 per cent tackle rate and led 23-11 at the break. Ashu took over the raiding responsibilities in injured Naveen's absence and did well on his part, but Pink Panthers upped the tempo in the second half. Arjun picked up a handful of bonus points, while Ankush showcased one of the best defensive performances of the season. Operating from the left corner

Mohite stars in Puneri Paltan's big win over Patna Pirates in PKL 2023-24

Puneri Paltan produced a dominating display to earn a massive 46-28 win over Patna Pirates in a Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match here on Tuesday. Pankaj Mohite was the star of the show as he brought up a Super 10, while Abinesh Nadarajan finished with a High 5. Puneri Paltan, playing for the first time since winning three consecutive games in their home leg last week, were the better side from the very start. Their raiding and defensive units worked in unison as the Paltan stormed to a 6-1 lead within four minutes. The Pirates showed promise when Sachin scalped a SUPER TACKLE and Manjeet came up with a multi-point raid, but their hopes of a comeback went up in smoke after a fine charge from Mohite. He got past five defenders to inflict a SUPER RAID and the ALL OUT followed soon as Puneri Paltan climbed to a 14-8 lead in the 10th minute. The Paltan raiders kept the scoreboard ticking as the men in orange ended the first half with a comfortable 22-15 lead. The second half was a

PKL 2024: Bengaluru Bulls' Randhir Singh encourages former ward Pawan

The Bengaluru Bulls pulled off a gripping 33-31 victory over Telugu Titans in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10

Pro Kabaddi League 2023-24: Naveen impresses in big Dabang Delhi win

Captain Naveen Kumar scored 11 raid points as Dabang Delhi registered a thumping 38-29 victory over Bengal Warriors in a Pro Kabaddi League match here on Monday. Following Monday's masterclass, Naveen also surpassed 1000 raid points in the PKL. Dabang Delhi took an early 3-0 lead with Naveen and Ashu Malik effecting raids in the third minute. The Delhi side continued to pile on the pressure and reduced the Warriors to two members on the mat. Moments later, Delhi inflicted the first 'all out' of the match with a fine tackle on Shrikant Jadhav, taking an impressive 9-2 lead. Maninder Singh picked up a couple of raid points for the Warriors, but Delhi still held the lead at 10-5 in the ninth minute. Ashish, then, effected a couple of brilliant tackles as Dabang Delhi continued to hold the lead at 14-7 in the 14th minute. Naveen pulled off a running hand touch and reduced the Warriors to just two members in the 16th minute. The Delhi side tackled Nitin Kumar and inflicted another 'al

PKL 2024: Zafardanesh shines as U Mumba stun Bengal, Bulls beat Titans

A resilient U Mumba secured their third victory on the trot as they defeated a fighting Bengal Warriors 39-37 in a Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) match at the SDAT Indoor Stadium here on Sunday. Leading U Mumba's charge was Iranian Amirmohammad Zafardanesh who grabbed eight points. Earlier, Sombir stopped Maninder in his tracks to get his team off the mark before Guman Singh and Zafardanesh opened the account for U Mumba. Guman was especially impressive, sending Darpan and Vaibhav Garje off the mat with his raids. In a do-or-die raid for the Kolkata-based team, Maninder showed his prowess to earn a bonus point and the star raider also got the opponent skipper Surinder Singh off the mat to equal the score. Shrikant Jadhav entered the points tally after the time-out to get Rinku eliminated, but the U Mumba players never gave up on getting crucial points. Then, U Mumba defenders, led by Mahender and his skipper Surinder, pulled off three consecutive Super Tackles to take the lead over the

Arjun Deshwal helps Jaipur Pink Panthers beat UP Yoddhas in PKL

Riding on Arjun Deswal's 13 points, defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers scored an emphatic 41-24 win over UP Yoddhas in their Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match here on Wednesday. This was Deswal's third 'Super 10' of the season and gave the Panthers a massive 17-point victory. Both teams started cautiously with the Panthers leading 6-5 after the first 10 minutes. Deswal made light work of the Yoddhas' defence and Panthers' captain Sunil Kumar produced a file tackle on Vijay Malik to score an 'all out' in the 14th minute as the reigning champions raced to 11-6 lead. Deswal got rid of four defenders in as many raids, which was followed by two sharp tackles that saw the Panthers inflict a second 'all out' within four minutes. With the scoreline reading 20-7 in favour of the Panthers, things started looking dismal for the Yoddhas. The Panthers went into the break leading by 15 points at 24-9. The Yoddhas gained momentum in the second half through two tackles from Gurdeep and a

PKL 2024: Ajith Kumar helps Jaipur Pink Panthers register thrilling win

V Ajith Kumar produced a solid performance as Jaipur Pink Panthers pulled off a gripping 29-28 victory over Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 here on Sunday. Raider Ajith was the star of the night with 14 raid points and two tackle points. Sachin effected a raid and Ankit carried out a tackle point as the Pirates inched ahead at 2-0 in the fifth minute. By the 10th minute, the Pirates took a 6-1 lead, which they extended after inflicting the first 'all out' of the match. Defender Sajin Chandrasekar upped his game as the Pirates raced away with a 10-point lead at 13-3 in the 13th minute. The Pirates kept dominated the proceedings to lead 16-8 at the end of the first half. Sandeep Kumar effected a couple of raids in the opening minutes of the second half as the Pirates continued to hold momentum at 18-10 in the 24th minute. Sachin carried out a brilliant raid and reduced the Panthers to just two members on the mat in the 26th minute. Ajith took out Ankit and Sandee