Telugu Titans clinch a hard‑won victory over Bengaluru Bulls in a thrilling Mini‑Qualifier at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The Titans edged the match 37‑32, securing a spot in Eliminator 3. The Bulls’ Alireza Mirzaian made a Super 10, but the team will face the strong Patna Pirates in Eliminator 2 on Monday for another chance to advance.
The game opened fast, with the Vikings on both sides putting early pressure. Vijay Malik and Alireza sparked the action, but Bharat Hooda’s two‑point raid gave the Titans a slim advantage. Defenders showed skill, too: Shubham Shinde and Deepak Sankar traded tackles, keeping the early score tight. The Bulls answered quickly, tying at 6‑6 thanks to a tackle by Satyappa Matti and a score from Akash Shinde.
The first quarter saw Chetan Sahu steal a two‑point raid for the Bulls, which kept them on top with a 10‑8 lead. Bharat Hooda and Aman pushed the margin to four points. Akash Shinde rattled in a couple of raids, including a do‑or‑die, narrowing the gap to one point. By halftime, the Titans held only a narrow four‑point lead, 16‑14.
In the second half the action slowed a bit, with defenders taking the initiative. Ajit Pawar and Sanjay scored tackles for the Bulls. Aashish Malik of Bengaluru delivered a two‑point raid, and Satyappa Matti’s tackle triggered the first all‑out of the match. Alireza added another two‑point raid, guiding the Bulls to a 24‑21 edge. Bharat responded with his own raid for the Titans, and Ajit Pawar’s tackle paired them at 24‑24 with ten minutes left.
The closing minutes were a battle of wills. Bharat Hooda finished a Super 10, then Shankar Gadai’s tackle forced an all‑out, giving the Titans a 31‑28 lead with under six minutes remaining. Vijay Malik stepped up, scoring key raids that preserved the four‑point advantage. Alireza reached his own Super 10 as the match wound down, but it was Vijay Malik’s final Super 10 that sealed the 37‑32 tally, earning the Titans a top‑flight spot in Eliminator 3 and a bragging‑rights win in the Southern Derby.
The Bengaluru Bulls now await their next chance at glory against the Patna Pirates on Monday, while the Telugu Titans look forward to the next round of the tournament.
Source: ianslive
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