PKL 2023 : Gujarat Giants hand Tamil Thalaivas a disappointing loss in Match 44

January 11, 2024
2:08 PM

Match – 44 : Gujarat Giants vs Tamil Thalaivas

Match Date : 27-Dec-2023

Venue : SDAT Multi purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai

Result: (Gujarat Giants) 33 – 30 (Tamil Thalaivas)

PKL 2023 - Match 44- Top Performers

Gujarat Giants

Best Raider : Pankaj Mohite (10 raid points)
Best Defender : Abinesh Nadarajan (5 tackle points)

Tamil Thalaivas

Best Raider : Sudhakar M (5 raid points)
Best Defender : Sachin (4 tackle points)

PKL 2023 - Match 44 - Gujarat Giants Clinch Victory Despite Late Drama - Thrilling Encounter Ends with Gujarat Giants Triumphing Over Tamil Thalaivas 33-30

In a riveting showdown at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, the Gujarat Giants emerged victorious against the Tamil Thalaivas with a final score of 33-30 in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match on Wednesday. Despite a late-game setback, standout performances from Rakesh (9 points), Sombir (4 points), and Fazel Atrachali (3 points) secured the win for the Giants, while Ajinkya Pawar’s impressive 11 points were in a losing cause. As the league bids farewell to Chennai, the upcoming leg is set to commence in Noida on Friday, 29 December 2023.

Giants Seize Control - Turning Point - Super Tackle and Raid by Parteek Dahiya:

A pivotal moment arrived when Manoj executed a Super tackle on a formidable Himanshu Singh. This ignited a sequence of events as Parteek Dahiya, with his first raid, secured a Super raid by eliminating Sahil Gulia, M Abishek, and Amirhossein Bastami. This surge put the Giants in command, entering the halftime with a three-point lead.

High-Paced Second Half - Rakesh and Pawar Shine:

The second half unfolded as a high-paced battle predominantly on the raid, with Pawar and Rakesh consistently adding points for their respective teams. The Giants’ defense strategically reduced the Thalaivas’ numbers, leading to the first All-Out and extending their lead to 24-18.

Late Drama and Sombir's Super Tackle:

In the final minutes, Narender’s remarkable raid, eliminating Atrachali and Mohammad Nabibakhsh, thrilled the crowd and brought the Thalaivas close. However, Sombir’s well-timed Super tackle with two minutes left swung the momentum back in favor of the Giants. They adeptly ran down the clock, securing a hard-fought victory in the end.

Below: Post-match interview by winning captain and coach