The Tamil Thalaivas made a winning comeback in the 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025, defeating the Bengal Warriors by a significant margin of 46-36 in a match held at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium on Friday.
Sports News: Even without their captain Pawan Sehrawat, the Tamil Thalaivas delivered a stellar performance in the 30th match of the 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League, held at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium on Friday. The team secured a victory by defeating the Bengal Warriors with a commanding score of 46-36. After two consecutive losses, the Thalaivas finally tasted victory, while the Bengal Warriors faced their fourth consecutive defeat. This win has boosted the morale of the Thalaivas, and the team dominated the court with excellent strategy.
Thalaivas Showed Strength Even Without Captain Pawan Sehrawat
In this match, in the absence of Thalaivas captain Pawan Sehrawat, other players took responsibility and led the team to victory. Arjun Deshwal guided the team to victory by scoring 17 points. Additionally, Narendra Kandola contributed 7 points, and in defense, Rannak (4), Ashish (3), and Himanshu (3) displayed outstanding performances. For the Bengal Warriors, Devank Dalal scored 13 points, while Ankit secured two points from the defense. The Thalaivas solidified their second win of the season with 25 raid points and 15 defense points.
By halftime, the Thalaivas had established a substantial lead of 23-11. This had visibly put the Bengal team under pressure from the outset. The Thalaivas maintained their lead through their b defense and swift raiding.
The Second Half of the Match Was Thrilling
After the halftime break, the Bengal Warriors, under the captaincy of Devank, attempted a comeback. They achieved two successful super tackles and pushed the Thalaivas towards an all-out. Bengal scored 10 points against their opponent's four in the next five minutes, bringing the score to 18-26. After 30 minutes, the Thalaivas were leading 33-22. Despite a bonus point from Jain Kun Lee and Arjun Deshwal's self-out, the team managed to maintain its lead. Rannak revived Devank, but the Bengal defense's weak performance and the Thalaivas' strategy prevented the deficit from narrowing.
In the 37th minute, Bengal had another opportunity for a super tackle, but Devank was revived and then got out in defense. This effort clearly highlighted their frustration and the weakness of Bengal's defense. The Thalaivas sealed the match completely with a final all-out.
