Spectators witnessed an exhilarating game in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 Eliminator-3 match played at Delhi's Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium. Telugu Titans secured a spot in the semi-finals by defeating Patna Pirates 46-39, thanks to the stellar performance of their star raider Bharat Hooda.
Sports News: The excitement of the Pro Kabaddi League (Pro Kabaddi League 2025) has reached its peak. In the Eliminator-3 match played at Delhi's Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Telugu Titans delivered a powerful performance, defeating Patna Pirates with a score of 46-39 to secure their spot in the semi-finals. This victory was historic for the Titans, as the franchise qualified for Qualifier-2 for the first time.
Now, in the semi-finals, the Titans will face Puneri Paltan, and the winner of this match will play the final against Dabang Delhi on October 31.
Bharat Hooda's Stellar Performance
In this victory for Telugu Titans, the performance of the team's star raider, Bharat Hooda, proved decisive. He accumulated 23 raid points throughout the match and dismantled Patna's defense. Bharat's multi-point raids and his composure displayed in do-or-die situations were game-changing for the Titans. On the other hand, Patna Pirates' young raider, Ayan, also put on an impressive show.
He added 22 points in the match and, in doing so, became the first player to complete 300 raid points this season. This achievement was only the third time witnessed in PKL history. However, despite his powerful raiding, his team faced defeat.
The Rollercoaster Thrill of the Match
The match began with intense energy. In the initial minutes, both teams appeared evenly matched. Patna Pirates gained a 10-5 lead through Ayan's continuous successful raids, forcing the Titans to suffer an early all-out. However, the Titans were quick to make a comeback. Defenders Vijay and Shubham executed excellent tackles, while Bharat single-handedly turned the score around with two multi-point raids. By halftime, Telugu Titans were leading 22-20.
In the second half, the Titans maintained their rhythm. They inflicted another all-out on Patna, extending their lead to 30-20. In defense, the team accumulated 11 tackle points, while Patna managed to secure only 6 points.
Last-Minute Drama
In the final five minutes of the match, Patna attempted a b comeback. Ayan and Navdeep jointly saved their team from an all-out, narrowing the deficit to 37-32. Navdeep completed another High-5, solidifying his reputation as the season's most successful defender. However, Telugu Titans did not lose their composure under pressure. Bharat Hooda executed a super raid in crucial moments, taking the score to 43-35. Patna hoped to make a comeback with a super tackle, but the Titans' defense put on a superb performance in the dying minutes, securing a 46-39 victory.
