New Delhi, India – On Saturday night, the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 12 saw Puneri Paltan secure a spot in the top eight after a convincing 36‑23 win over Tamil Thalaivas. The game, held at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, was dominated early by Puneri’s raiders, with Pankaj Mohite scoring nine points and Aslam Inamdar adding seven.
Pankaj and Aslam led from the start, taking seven of the first six raids and leaving the Thalaivas scrambling. The first tackle on Himanshu sparked an All‑Out for Puneri, setting the tone for the match. The Thalaivas fought back in the first half, but a two‑point raid by Pankaj that hit Ronak and Aashish shifted the momentum firmly in Puneri’s favor. By halftime, the score stood at 20‑11, a clear nine‑point advantage for Puneri.
Tamil’s defense tried to rally, with Nitesh Kumar and Ronak making crucial tackles in the third quarter. A super tackle on Pankaj in the 16th minute briefly lifted the Thalaivas, but Pankaj quickly rebounded with another raid, extending the lead to nine again. Aslam remained calm and controlled the game, keeping the Thalaivas from mounting a comeback.
In the final quarter, the Thalaivas’ corner pair—Arulnanthababu and Nitesh Kumar—both delivered solid performances. Arulnanthababu’s super tackle on Mohit Goyat and Nitesh’s defensive return kept the fight alive, but Puneri’s depth and composure proved decisive. A sharp raid by Aslam that took out both defenders sealed the victory.
Puneri Paltan’s balanced attack and steady defense earned them a comfortable 36‑23 win, securing their place among the league’s top eight. The match highlighted the strength of Pune’s raiders and reinforced the intensity of PKL season 12.
Source: aninews
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