The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 has kicked off with exciting action. In the season's opening match, Tamil Thalaivas defeated Telugu Titans 38-35. Star raider of Tamil Thalaivas, Arjun Deswal, scored 12 points in this match, while captain Pawan Sehrawat contributed 9 points and a super raid.
Sports News: The 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League commenced in a highly thrilling manner. In the first match, Tamil Thalaivas defeated Telugu Titans 38-35, thanks to the stellar performances of two star raiders, Arjun Deswal (12 points) and captain Pawan Sehrawat (9 points, super raid). The match saw several shifts in momentum, but it was Pawan's super raid in a crucial moment that tilted the outcome in favor of the Thalaivas.
For the Titans, Bharat Hooda accumulated 11 points, and captain Vijay Malik provided good support with 6 points, but their efforts couldn't secure a victory for the team. At one point, the Titans held a b 7-point lead, but the Thalaivas turned the tables by enforcing an all-out. Arjun Deswal's accurate raids and Pawan's powerful play ultimately led the Thalaivas to victory.
First Half: Titans' Early Lead
The match began with the Titans taking the lead. At one stage, the team appeared to be in a winning position with a 7-point advantage. The Thalaivas had a slow start, but Arjun Deswal's consistent raiding gave the team a chance to make a comeback. Deswal scored 2-0 lead for the Thalaivas on his second raid by getting Bharat out.
Following this, the score remained neck-and-neck between the two teams, with lead changes occurring frequently. The Titans showcased brilliant defense with Vijay and Bharat, but the Thalaivas also attempted to stay in the game by continuously scoring points. By the 20th minute, the score was level at 11-11. The Thalaivas managed to build a two-point lead just before halftime, ending the first half with a score of 14-13.
Second Half: Thalaivas' Strong Comeback
After halftime, both teams displayed a vigorous game. Shubham Shinde and Bharat consistently tackled the Titans' raiders. The Thalaivas capitalized on a super tackle situation to inflict an all-out on the Titans, taking the score in their favor at 19-14. Himanshu revived the Thalaivas by impressively ankle-holding the Titans' captain, Vijay. Along with this, the duo of Pawan and Deswal maintained the team's b position by scoring consecutive points.
In the 29th minute, Pawan opened the scoring with two points and immediately extended the team's lead with a multi-point raid. Deswal completed his super-10 and contributed to the team's lead.
Thrilling Finish to the Match
In the final minutes of the match, the scores were not only close to being tied, but the excitement for the spectators was at its peak. Seven minutes prior, the Thalaivas had established a 4-point lead. Deswal and Pawan together reduced the deficit to two points. Subsequently, the Thalaivas inflicted an all-out on the Titans, taking a 31-29 lead. In the final minute, Pawan Sehrawat executed the first super raid of Season 12, cementing the Thalaivas' victory. While Bharat and Nitesh of the Titans also scored points in the dying moments, the Tamil Thalaivas team secured the win with their excellent defense and raiding prowess.
