The Monday match in the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 was entirely dominated by Puneri Paltan. The Season 10 champions further solidified their position in the points table by comprehensively defeating Gujarat Giants 41-19.
Sports News: Puneri Paltan showcased their formidable gameplay in the Pro Kabaddi League, defeating Gujarat Giants by 22 points. The Season 10 champions registered a spectacular victory of 41-19 in the match played on Monday at the Vishwanath Sports Club in Visakhapatnam. Paltan established dominance at both ends of the mat. In defence, Abhinesh Nadarajan completed a High Five to give the team a lead, while Gaurav Khatri and Gurdip secured four tackle points each.
The team also displayed excellent coordination in raiding, with Aslam Inamdar, Aditya Shinde, and Pankaj Mohite making significant contributions, making the win against Gujarat Giants even more emphatic.
Puneri Paltan Displayed Aggression
From the start of the match, Puneri Paltan adopted an aggressive stance. Captain Aslam Inamdar and Pankaj Mohite led the raiding unit, creating constant pressure. In defence, Nadarajan rattled Gujarat's backline by grabbing four tackle points within the first ten minutes. Gujarat Giants were forced to All Out twice in the first half itself, allowing Puneri Paltan to build a b six-point lead.
In the last five minutes of the first half, Nadarajan completed his High Five, completely crushing Gujarat's hopes. On the other hand, Pankaj Mohite crossed the 400-point mark in PKL with his brilliant raids. At the end of the first half, Puneri Paltan held a 17-11 lead, maintaining control of the match.
Paltan's Dominance in the Second Half
In the second half too, Puneri Paltan maintained their dominance at both ends. Raider Aditya Shinde extended the lead with a two-point raid. Soon, Paltan inflicted another All Out, widening the scoreline to a 14-point difference. Gujarat Giants players appeared to be under constant pressure, and their raiding unit was completely unsuccessful.
The biggest disappointment for Gujarat Giants was Iranian star Mohammadreza Shadloui. He was bought as one of the most expensive players in PKL 2025, but he proved to be a complete flop in this encounter. Shadloui finished the match without scoring a single point for the first time since Season 8. His poor performance made Gujarat's defeat even more ignominious.
