Thrilling Pro Kabaddi League Match: Bengaluru Bulls Edge Out Telugu Titans in Super Raid Drama
In a nail-biting clash at Jaipur’s SMS Indoor Stadium, the Bengaluru Bulls pulled off a stunning comeback against the Telugu Titans on Monday. Ganesha Hanamantagol became the hero of the night with a game-changing Super Raid in the final seconds, securing a hard-fought victory for his team in this Pro Kabaddi League showdown.
Ganesha stepped off the bench and delivered seven crucial points, perfectly backing up Alireza Mirzaian’s explosive Super 10 performance. This win propelled the Bulls to fourth place on the PKL points table, leapfrogging the Titans in a key Southern Derby battle.
The game kicked off cautiously, with both teams trading blows in the first 10 minutes. Akash Shinde and Bharat fired up early raids for the Bulls, while Deepak Sankar and Yogesh’s solid tackles kept the Titans at bay. Avi Duhan and Shubham Shinde responded with strong defenses for the Titans, but Akash’s aggressive raiding and Satyappa Matti’s timely stops gave the Bulls a slim 6-5 lead. Fans could sense a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League contest brewing.
Things heated up in the second quarter as the Telugu Titans unleashed an aggressive surge. Vijay Malik sparked the turnaround with a multi-point raid that took out Deepak and Ganesha. Bharat joined the attack with sharp raids, and defenders Ajit Pawar and Ankit locked down the Bulls’ raiders. The Season 6 champions fought back hard, but the Titans’ heavier hits from Bharat and Vijay pushed them ahead. At halftime, the score stood at 14-11 for the Titans, setting the stage for an intense second half.
Right after the break, the Titans struck first with an ALL OUT on the Bulls. Shubham Shinde tackled Pankaj, and skipper Vijay followed up by downing Deepak. Vijay then dominated with three straight successful raids before Yogesh finally stopped him. Alireza Mirzaian fought to keep the Bulls in it with his own multi-point raids, getting help from Ganesha. But Bharat was on fire too, picking off Yogesh and Satyappa. By the 10-minute mark of the third quarter, the Titans led 24-19 and looked set to cruise to victory.
With just seven minutes left, the momentum shifted dramatically. Ajit Pawar picked up a yellow card after Alireza’s brilliant raid, breathing new life into the Bulls. The Iranian star then tagged Sagar in the next raid, leaving only Vijay on the mat. Sahil Rane tackled the Titans skipper, closing the gap to one point. Alireza leveled it at 27-27 with another key move.
The lead flipped back and forth in the dying minutes. Bharat notched his Super 10 to put the Titans ahead, but Alireza answered with his own Super 10 via a multi-point raid, giving the Bulls the edge. Bharat grabbed a bonus point to reclaim the lead for the Titans, but Ganesha had the last word. In the final Super Raid of the match, he turned the game around in the dying seconds, clinching the Bulls’ fourth straight win in this edge-of-your-seat Pro Kabaddi League thriller. What a way to end the Southern Derby!
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