Tamil Thalaivas Edge Out Bengaluru Bulls in Thrilling Pro Kabaddi League Match
In a nail-biting Southern Derby, the Tamil Thalaivas clinched a hard-fought 35-29 victory over the Bengaluru Bulls in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12. The match unfolded at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday night, keeping fans on the edge of their seats during Rivalry Week.
Arjun Deshwal shone brightly for the Thalaivas, scoring a Super 10 with his lightning-fast raids. Narender Kandola added five crucial points, helping their team overcome the Bulls’ strong challenge. On the other side, Alireza Mirzaian delivered another Super 10 for the Bulls, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide in this epic PKL showdown.
The game kicked off with high energy, as both teams traded blows in the first 10 minutes. Arjun set the pace for the Thalaivas with quick raids, while Ronak’s sharp tackles kept them ahead by a slim two-point margin. The Bulls fought back fiercely, with Ahmad Reza Asgari and Alireza Mirzaian grabbing key points to stay in the hunt. At the 10-minute mark, the score stood at 9-7 for the Thalaivas, hinting at the intense battle ahead in this Pro Kabaddi League rivalry.
Things shifted dramatically in the second half of the first period. The Bulls took control, thanks to Alireza’s aggressive raids and a game-changing All Out that flipped the momentum. Ganesha Hanamantagol chipped in vital points, and defenders like Yogesh and Ahmad Reza held firm. The Thalaivas struggled as errors piled up, and by halftime, the Bulls led 20-14, their bold plays making all the difference.
The second half started with hope for the Thalaivas, who notched three quick points to spark a comeback. But the Bulls bounced back fast, with Alireza keeping the pressure on. Then, Arjun turned it around with a flurry of daring raids, reducing the Bulls to one player and completing his Super 10. Nitesh Kumar’s tackle on Alireza led to an All Out just before the timeout, swinging the lead back to the Thalaivas in this rollercoaster PKL match.
As the final quarter heated up, defences dominated with solid tackles from both sides. Raiders soon regained their groove—Ahmad Reza scored for the Bulls, but Arjun struck back in a high-stakes Do-or-Die raid. With minutes ticking down, the score stayed razor-close. Ganesha and Alireza narrowed the gap to three points with smart raids, but Narender Kandola delivered the knockout blow by tackling Ganesha in a pivotal moment.
This win boosts the Tamil Thalaivas’ spirits in PKL Season 12, while the Bengaluru Bulls will look to regroup. Kabaddi fans, what a match—pure thrill from start to finish!
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