The SMS Indoor stadium witnessed a Pro Kabaddi encounter tonight as the Tamil Thalaivas cruised to a convincing 41-25 victory over the Patna Pirates. In a match featuring aggressive raiding and efficient tackling the Thalaivas dominated proceedings right from the opening whistle leaving the Pirates searching for answers throughout the contest.
Narender was the undisputed star of the show for the Thalaivas bagging a whopping 10 points through his relentless raiding. He was ably supported by Ajinkya Pawar’s 10-point contribution and Sahil Gulia’s solid defense with 5 successful tackles. For the Pirates, Sachin and Manjeet managed just 4 points each while Neeraj Kumar’s 2 tackles were a lone bright spot in an otherwise forgettable evening.
The Thalaivas started the match with a bang establishing a healthy 8-2 lead within the first five minutes. Narender was unstoppable in the initial phase consistently finding his way past Patna’s defensive unit. The Pirates managed to chip away at the deficit with a mini-revival but the Thalaivas quickly regained control inflicting an All-Out in the 11th minute to extend their lead to 15-5.
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The second half saw a similar trend unfold with the Thalaivas maintaining their dominance on the mat. Narender continued his rampage while Pawar and Gulia kept the Patna raiders well-contained. The Pirates struggled to find their rhythm managing only sporadic successful raids against a rock-solid Thalaivas defense.
With seven minutes remaining the Thalaivas inflicted another All-Out to further widen the gap to 35-17. Despite a late flurry of points from the Pirates the outcome was never in doubt as the Thalaivas comfortably closed out the match to register a comprehensive victory.
Key Takeaways:
- Narender’s phenomenal performance with 6 points from 13 attempted raids was the cornerstone of the Thalaivas win.
- The Patna Pirates defense looked porous throughout the match failing to contain the Thalaivas raiders effectively.
- The victory will be a major boost for the Thalaivas playoff hopes while the Pirates will need to regroup and address their defensive frailties quickly.
Match Facts:
- Most Raid Points: Narender (Tamil Thalaivas) – 6
- Most Successful Tackles: Sahil Gulia (Tamil Thalaivas) – 5
- All Outs: Tamil Thalaivas – 2, Patna Pirates – 0