The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) began its historic tenth season today with an exciting match between the Gujarat Giants vs Telugu Titans. The Giants defeated the Titans in a thrilling game at The Arena by TransStadia in Ahmedabad, earning 38-32. Let’s take a look at the highlights of this exciting match that set the tone for the upcoming season.
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Sonu Jaglan’s Heroic Comeback
The game’s highlight came in the second half, when Sonu Jaglan entered the arena and set up an amazing comeback for the Gujarat Giants. In an all-out situation, Sonu’s explosive 5-point raid in the first few minutes of the second half turned the momentum in the Giants’ favor. Sonu not only secured a Super 10 with a total of 11 raid points, but he also avoided being tackled throughout the game, This showing his exceptional skills and composure under pressure.
Titans Attempt to Recover
Regardless of their best efforts the Telugu Titans were unable to fully recover from Sonu’s early attack. While Hamid Nader’s Super Tackle got them close they missed a crucial Super Tackle opportunity allowing the Giants to extend their lead. The Titan’s star raider Pawan Sehrawat faced challenges and spent significant time on the bench affecting the team’s overall performance.
Defensive Mistakes and Giant Dominance
Both teams had defensive mistakes but it was the Titans’ defense that had the most serious issues. Pawan Sehrawat a key Titans player struggled against the Giant’s defense, spending a significant amount of time on the bench. The Giants took advantage of these defensive mistakes particularly in the second half, when they dominated the game.
Strategic Timeouts and Tactical Moves
Strategic timeouts played a crucial role in shaping the course of the match. Coaches utilized these breaks to strategize and motivate their players. With only three minutes left on the clock and a slim 3-point difference both teams faced a do-or-die situation, adding to the intensity of the match.
Gujarat Giants Seal the Victory
As the final whistle blew the Gujarat Giants secured a 38-32 victory marking a triumphant start to their PKL 10 campaign. Sonu Jaglan’s stellar performance and the team’s collective effort paved the way for a memorable opening win.
The Giants start the BLOCKBUSTER #PKLSeason10 with a win š¤©
— ProKabaddi (@ProKabaddi) December 2, 2023
Score at full-time š 38-32
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Gujarat Giants vs Telugu Titans Full Match Highlights
Sure, here’s the scorecard presented in a table format:
| Half/Minute | Score | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Half, 2′ | Gujarat Giants 2 – 1 Telugu Titans | Pawan Sehrawat gets a bonus point, Rohit Gulia responds with a toe touch. |
| 1st Half, 4′ | Gujarat Giants 4 – 3 Telugu Titans | Rajnish opens his account with a touch point, Rakesh pulls one back for Gujarat. Pawan escapes an advance tackle to gift Rohit Gulia a point. |
| 1st Half, 6′ | Gujarat Giants 5 – 5 Telugu Titans | Pawan Sehrawat is tackled by Fazel, Rajnish revives Pawan with a ferocious kick in the Titans’ do-or-die raid. |
| 1st Half, 8′ | Gujarat Giants 6 – 6 Telugu Titans | Both teams put in empty raids. Rakesh escapes from the dash in a Do-or-Die raid. Rajnish revives Pawan in the Titans’ do-or-die raid. |
| 1st Half, 10′ | Gujarat Giants 6 – 9 Telugu Titans | Sandeep Dhull gets a tackle point, Pawan with a running hand touch, Titans take a 3-point lead. |
| 1st Half, 12′ | Gujarat Giants 7 – 12 Telugu Titans | Titans execute a Super Tackle on Pawan, reducing the Giants to two men. |
| 1st Half, 14′ | Gujarat Giants 7 – 12 Telugu Titans | Titans’ double ankle hold by Rajnish and Pawan’s escape in a Do-or-Die raid. Pawan’s ankle hold reduces Giants to two. |
| 1st Half, 16′ | Gujarat Giants 9 – 12 Telugu Titans | Titans’ tackle point by Sandeep Dhull, Fazel’s ankle hold on Pawan, Giants make a mini-comeback. |
| 1st Half, 18′ | Gujarat Giants 13 – 13 Telugu Titans | Titans’ Shankar Gadai enters the lobby early, followed by Rakesh’s tackle. Giants execute another Super Tackle. |
| Half-Time | Gujarat Giants 13 – 16 Telugu Titans | Titans lead by 3 points at halftime. |
| 2nd Half, 21′ | Gujarat Giants 18 – 16 Telugu Titans | Giants execute the first all-out of the season, targeting Pawan in a 1v2 situation. Titans down to two men. |
| 2nd Half, 23′ | Gujarat Giants 22 – 18 Telugu Titans | Titans’ right cover delivers a huge tackle. |
| 2nd Half, 26′ | Gujarat Giants 25 – 19 Telugu Titans | Giants’ Sonu remains unstoppable, Pawan is sent to the bench, and Giants manage the game well. |
| 2nd Half, 28′ | Gujarat Giants 26 – 20 Telugu Titans | Titans’ Super Tackle by Hamid Nader brings them back. |
| 2nd Half, 30′ | Gujarat Giants 28 – 22 Telugu Titans | Sonu continues his electric performance. |
| 2nd Half, 32′ | Gujarat Giants 30 – 23 Telugu Titans | Titans play on the Super Tackle, Sonu manages to get a point. |
| 2nd Half, 33′ | Gujarat Giants 30 – 25 Telugu Titans | Referees award a self-out and bonus+point to Titans, but the review is unsuccessful. |
| 2nd Half, 34′ | Gujarat Giants 30 – 27 Telugu Titans | Pawan finally gets Fazel, but the lead remains 3 points. |
| 2nd Half, 36′ | Gujarat Giants 32 – 29 Telugu Titans | Pawan gets Fazel, but Sandeep Dhull gifts a point back. Titans down to three. |
| 2nd Half, 38′ | Gujarat Giants 37 – 30 Telugu Titans | Sanjeevi makes an error, Sonu gets two points, and Giants inflict an all-out. |
| 2nd Half, 39′ | Gujarat Giants 37 – 31 Telugu Titans | Giants kill time, Titans aim to minimize the margin of defeat. |
| 2nd Half, 40′ | Gujarat Giants 38 – 32 Telugu Titans | Pawan gets his Super 10, Sonu escapes in the final raid, and Giants secure the opening win. |
Players Statistics
These are the individual player stats for the Gujarat Giants vs Telugu Titans in the highlighted Kabaddi match:
Gujarat Giants:
| Player | Raid Points | Tackle Points | Bonus Points | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonu Singh | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Rakesh HS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Mohammad Nabibakhsh | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Rohit Gulia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fazel Atrachali (C) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Sombir | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Sourav Gulia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arkam Shaikh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Balaji D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deepak Singh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manuj | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Narender Hooda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parteek Dhaiya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikas Jaglan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Telugu Titans:
| Player | Raid Points | Tackle Points | Bonus Points | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjeevi S | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Pawan Kumar Sehrawat (C) | 6 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| Rajnish | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Robin Chaudhary | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Hamid Nader | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Omkar R. More | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sandeep Kumar Dhull | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Shankar Gadai | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ajit Pawar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ankit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milad Jabbari | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omkar Patil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parvesh Bhainswal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prafull Zaware | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Conclusion
The PKL 10 opener lived up to the excitement, taking fans on a journey of emotions. The Gujarat Giants showed determination, and Sonu Jaglan emerged as the game-changer with an outstanding display of raiding skill. Both teams will analyze this match as the league progresses to improve their strategies and aim for consistency. Stay tuned for more exciting kabaddi action in the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 matches. Join Our Whatsapp Channel for Latest Updates on Sports.