PKL 2023 : Bengaluru Bulls score close win against Telugu Titans in Match 38

January 8, 2024
3:42 AM

Match – 39 : Bengaluru Bulls vs Telugu Titans

Match Date : 24-Dec-2023

Venue : SDAT Multi purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai

Result: (Bengaluru Bulls) 33 – 31 (Telugu Titans)

PKL 2023 - Match 39- Top Performers

Bengaluru Bulls

Best Raider : Sudhakar (11 raid points)
Best Defender : Krishan (5 tackle points)

Telugu Titans

Best Raider : Himanshu Narwal (6 raid points)
Best Defender : Himanshu (2 tackle points)

PKL 2023 - Match 39 - Bengaluru Bulls Edge Thriller Against Telugu Titans

In a high-octane clash, the Bengaluru Bulls emerged victorious with a narrow 33-31 win against the Telugu Titans in Chennai on Sunday. While the Bulls largely dominated, Pawan Sehrawat’s stellar performance kept the Titans in contention throughout. The standout defender for the Bulls, Surjeet Singh, played a pivotal role with an impressive 7 tackle points, complementing Sehrawat’s exceptional raiding skills that earned him 13 points and his sixth Super 10 of the season.

Neck-and-Neck Battle Unfolds

The early exchanges saw both teams engaged in a closely contested battle, with the score deadlocked at 2-2 in the 5th minute. The Bulls seized a slight lead at 4-2, courtesy of a raid point by Bharat and a tackle point by Surjeet Singh. However, Sehrawat’s double-point raid brought the Titans level at 5-5 in the 10th minute. The teams continued exchanging points, reaching a stalemate at 7-7 by the 14th minute.

Bulls Take Control

Vikash Kandola’s decisive raid, eliminating Mohit and Parvesh Bhainswal, reduced the Titans to just two players on the mat. Seizing the opportunity, the Bulls executed a successful All-Out, establishing a 13-9 lead by the 16th minute. Despite Sehrawat’s efforts, including a double-point raid, the Bulls maintained control, concluding the first half with a 16-12 advantage.

Bulls' Dominance Continues

In the second half, the Bulls continued to assert dominance, holding a 19-14 lead by the 25th minute. Surjeet Singh’s crucial tackle and an All-Out inflicted by the Bulls further extended their lead to 27-17 by the 27th minute. Pawan Sehrawat showcased his raiding prowess, securing crucial points and initiating an All-Out that narrowed the gap to 28-31 in the 39th minute.

Bulls Seal the Thrilling Win

The final moments witnessed intense action, with Sehrawat attempting a comeback. However, the Bulls maintained composure and executed strategic moves, clinching the victory in a thrilling encounter.

The Bengaluru Bulls’ calculated gameplay and Surjeet Singh’s stellar defense ultimately secured their win in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

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— Telugu Titans (@Telugu_Titans) December 24, 2023