Tamil Thalaivas Vs Puneri Paltan 23 October 2024

40' FULL-TIME! It’s a do or die raid for the Thalaivas! Tension fills the air as Narender Kandola goes in, but it's a SUPER TACKLE YET AGAIN FROM THE PALTAN! He gets pulled back by Amaan, halting the Thalaivas' momentum.

The Thalaivas decide to challenge the call and take a review, claiming that Narender was safe and that there was jersey pulling involved. However, the review is unsuccessful, leaving them in a tight spot.

Now it’s a do or die raid for Akash Shinde as he steps in for the raid on behalf of Puneri Paltan. Anuj attempts an unnecessary body block, but Akash skillfully evades him and comes away with a crucial point!

And now it’s over! The Tamil Thalaivas have clinched the victory by 5 points, defeating the Puneri Paltan in a thrilling match!

Puneri Paltan 30 - 35 Tamil Thalaivas 

36' It's a do-or-die situation for Puneri Paltan! Mohit Goyat steps up and successfully returns with a bonus point, keeping the Paltan in the game.

Abhishek with a solid block body as he manages to contain Mohit yet again. Tamil Thalaivas are getting the better of the reigning champions now! Now it's Sachin's turn as he enters for a raid, but he gets tackled by Abinesh - a crucial defensive play for Pune. 

As play resumes, Aryavardhan makes a move but is swiftly tackled by Nitesh Kumar, who celebrates his High-five!

Puneri Paltan 26 - 35 Tamil Thalaivas

33' Narender Kandola charges in for his raid and secures another point as Dadaso Pujari is taken out of play!

The Tamil Thalaivas are building on their momentum. Next up is Akash Shinde, but his raid is unsuccessful as he gets tackled by Amir Hossein Bastami - a solid defensive move by Tamil Thalaivas!

Following that, Sachin goes for a raid but returns with an empty attempt, unable to break through the Paltan defence. Pankaj Mohite follows suit with his own raid, also coming back empty.

Puneri Paltan 22 - 32 Tamil Thalaivas

30' Puneri Paltan is now down to just one man on the mat! Sachin seizes the opportunity, charging in and claiming a touch on Abinesh.

With that, he inflicts the second all-out of the game, sending Puneri Paltan back to the bench! This is a massive shift in momentum as Tamil Thalaivas capitalizes on the situation, and it’s a timeout called to regroup.

Puneri Paltan 22 - 30 Tamil Thalaivas

26' Sahil steps up with a critical ankle hold, successfully stopping Pankaj Mohite, but Pankaj manages to snag a bonus point before going down.

And there it is - another SUPER TACKLE FROM THE PALTAN! Mohit Goyat stands firm against a charging Sachin, and Abinesh joins in to thwart the Tamil Thalaivas raider, making a crucial stop.

Puneri Paltan attempts another super tackle on Narender Kandola, but he slips through their grasp and secures a point for his team. The Paltan is now reduced to just two players on the mat!

Mohit goes in deep for his next raid, managing to kick Nitesh Kumar and come back with a point. But Narender isn't done yet! He evades an ankle hold attempt and swiftly adds another point to Tamil Thalaivas' score.

Puneri Paltan 22 - 27 Tamil Thalaivas

22' The second half kicks off, and it's been a while since we've seen Puneri Paltan trailing at the halfway mark! Sachin is eager to change the game and starts strong, executing a reverse toe touch on Aman to get the scoring going for Tamil Thalaivas.

Next, Nitesh Kumar shows off his defensive skills with a perfect ankle hold, bringing down Akash Shinde with a solid tackle that sends a message!

But wait, it’s a SUPER TACKLE for Puneri Paltan! Abinesh grabs Narender Kandola's toes, getting essential support from Gaurav, and they pull off the massive play, swinging the momentum back.

Now it's do or die for Tamil Thalaivas as Sachin steps up again. He makes it look easy, finding a gap and scoring a touchpoint off Vaibhav on the left.

Puneri Paltan 18 - 23 Tamil Thalaivas

HALF-TIME! 

Chandran Ranjit enters as a substitute for Tamil Thalaivas and makes an immediate impact, securing a point by taking down Gaurav Khatri.

In the last minute, Mohit Goyat goes for a raid but comes back with an empty attempt. He tries again shortly after, but this time he faces Narender Kandola, who outmanoeuvres him for another crucial point. And that brings us to halftime!

It’s Tamil Thalaivas leading 19 to 15 over Puneri Paltan, holding a 4-point advantage. What a thrilling first half we’ve had! Stay tuned for more action in the second half!

Puneri Paltan 15 - 19 Tamil Thalaivas

18' Aslam Inamdar takes it slow, playing it smart, and sneaks away with a bonus point. The gap narrows for Puneri Paltan.

Now, Sachin goes in deep for Tamil Thalaivas but gets caught by Gaurav Khatri. A crucial tackle for Pune.

On the next raid, Abhishek goes out of bounds, but Mohit powers through and breaks free.

Puneri Paltan 15 - 17 Tamil Thalaivas

16' It’s a crucial moment in the game, and Tamil Thalaivas have forced the first all-out of the match! Aslam Inamdar is brought down brilliantly by Sachin, and with that, Tamil Thalaivas take a solid lead. The energy in the stadium is electric as Tamil Thalaivas pulls ahead.

With momentum on their side, Sachin steps up for the raid, and he gets the better of Abinesh, adding another point to the tally.

Puneri Paltan sends in Mohit Goyat for the next raid, but he plays cautiously and comes back with an empty raid.

Back on the mat, Sachin returns and secures a valuable bonus point for Tamil Thalaivas, keeping the pressure on Pune. Next up, Akash Shinde, who has been subbed in, takes his shot at a raid for Puneri Paltan, but he’s swiftly tackled by none other than Nitesh Kumar!

As the game intensifies, Narender Kandola steps in but slips up, and Sanket Sawant makes the most of it, tackling him and giving Puneri Paltan a much-needed breakthrough!

Puneri Paltan 12 - 17 Tamil Thalaivas

13' Here comes Mohit Goyat for Puneri Paltan, and he’s on a mission! He charges in with confidence and skillfully gets the better of Amir Hossein Bastami, earning a valuable point for Pune.

Now it’s Narender Kandola again for Tamil Thalaivas, and he’s showing why he’s one of the most dangerous raiders on the mat. He confidently picks up a point from none other than Mohit Goyat, keeping Tamil Thalaivas in the hunt.

Next, it’s Aslam Inamdar for Pune, and he’s back with a vengeance! He swiftly manoeuvres past the defence and claims another point, targeting Amir Hossein Bastami for the second time. Puneri Paltan is clawing back with every raid.

Narender Kandola isn’t slowing down - he’s back on the mat and this time, he secures another crucial point for Tamil Thalaivas, getting the touch on Abinesh Nadarajan.

Puneri Paltan 10 - 12 Tamil Thalaivas

10' Sachin charges in for Tamil Thalaivas, but Puneri Paltan's defence stands tall. Mohit Goyat leads the charge and pulls off a brilliant super tackle, bringing down Sachin! That’s two crucial points for Puneri Paltan, turning the momentum slightly in their favour.

On the next raid, Pankaj Mohite tries to extend Puneri's lead but returns with an empty raid, playing it cautiously.

Now it’s Narender Kandola back in action for Tamil Thalaivas, and he’s relentless! He powers through and scores a touchpoint on Gaurav Khatri, adding to his tally. But Puneri Paltan isn’t backing down. Mohit Goyat, in terrific form, responds quickly with a touch on Narender Kandola, levelling things up for the Paltans.

As the game intensifies, Pankaj Mohite is back for another raid, but this time, the Tamil Thalaivas defence is sharp! Nitesh Kumar and his team trap him with ease. On the very next raid, Sachin for Tamil Thalaivas makes his mark, scoring a touch on Aman. With both teams trading blows, the referee calls for a timeout.

Puneri Paltan 8 - 9 Tamil Thalaivas

5' Narender Kandola is back on the mat, and he’s moving fast! He rushes in with a sharp, aggressive raid - quick footwork and a swift hand touch on Aman earn him yet another point for Tamil Thalaivas!

Aslam Inamdar in his do-or-die raid, gets trapped by Nitesh. Early lead for the Thalaivas!

And Sachin gets his point with an easy touch on Sanket!

Puneri Paltan 1 - 5 Tamil Thalaivas

2' Aslam Inamdar steps up for Puneri Paltan but ends with an empty raid, playing it safe.

On the other side, Narender Kandola wastes no time and opens the scoring for Tamil Thalaivas, claiming a touch point on Gaurav Khatri!

Now it’s Pankaj Mohite for Puneri Paltan, he charges in but is caught in a web of Tamil Thalaivas defenders! The defence is sharp, and Pankaj Mohite is sent back! Sachin is up next for Tamil Thalaivas, but after a cautious attempt, he returns with an empty raid.

Puneri Paltan 0 - 2 Tamil Thalaivas

Puneri Paltan won the toss & Tamil Thalaivas to raid! 

Welcome to the live commentary of the match between Tamil Thalaivas and Puneri Paltan in Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League, happening at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. Both teams have had dream starts to this season, and today's match promises to be a high-voltage clash. 

Reigning champions Puneri Paltan are looking to continue their dominance with two narrow wins already under their belt. They have an impressive squad led by Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Abinesh, and Gaurav Katri, all of whom are in fine form and will be key to sealing a third consecutive win.

On the other side, Tamil Thalaivas are coming off a morale-boosting victory over Telugu Titans. Narender and Sachin were crucial in the raids, while Sahil and Sagar stepped up defensively, making them a force to reckon with. The young guns of both teams are sure to bring an intense battle to the mat today. Stay tuned as we bring you all the action, raiders, tackles, and strategic timeouts! Who will come out on top? Let’s find out!