Kabaddi
Pro Kabaddi League: Gagan Gowda leads UP Yoddhas to crucial win over Puneri Paltans
Thanks to Gowda's heroics, the Yoddhas secured a 36-33 win over the Paltans; Meanwhile, Telugu Titans edged out the Bengal Warriorz.
UP Yoddhas Defeat Puneri Paltan in a Close Battle,36-33. (Photo Credit: PKL)
UP Yoddhas secured an important 36-33 win over Puneri Paltans, and Telugu Titans beat the Bengal Warriorz in Saturday's action at the Pro Kabaddi League season 11, in Pune.
UP's Gagan Gowda was their star of the night, leading his team to victory against the Paltans.
Gowda scored 15 points to lead his team to an important victory. For the Puneri Paltan, Pankaj Mohite scored 11 points.
UP Yoddhas started the match strong, with Gowda’s early performance and his team’s defensive support putting them ahead.
Midway through the first half, UP Yoddhas inflicted an all-out on the Puneri Paltan, taking a four-point lead and the lead continued to grow, with the Yoddhas having a 21-11 lead over the Paltans at halftime.
In the second half, the Puneri Paltan started to fight back, with Pankaj Mohite and Mohit Goyat playing a major role.
Despite a Mohit Goyat Super Tackle on Gowda reducing the deficit, the UP Yoddhas managed to hold on. Gowda completed his Super 10 in the final 10 minutes, proving crucial in helping his team secure the win.
Telugu Titans Defeat Bengal Warriorz in a Nail-Biting Clash
The Telugu Titans edged out the Bengal Warriorz 34-32 in a close contest.
Vijay Malik scored 11 points and Ashish Narwal added nine points to ensure the win for the Telugu Titans.
Maninder Singh scored 14 points for the Bengal Warriorz while Manjeet contributed seven points.
The Telugu Titans started the match fast but faced stiff competition from the Bengal Warriorz, who stayed in touch throughout the first half.
A three-point raid by Ashish Narwal gave the Telugu Titans breathing space before halftime. Despite Maninder Singh's efforts, including a Super Tackle, the Telugu Titans led 16-15 at the break.
The second half saw the Bengal Warriorz briefly take the lead but were soon countered by the Telugu Titans, who managed to land an all-out.
Ashish Narwal’s 4-point raid proved crucial, pushing the Telugu Titans to a five-point lead.
Maninder Singh tried to lead the Bengal Warriorz to a late comeback but fell short as the Telugu Titans secured the win with a two-point margin.
