PKL 2023 : Tamil Thalaivas 'just win' an anxious close content against Telugu Titans in Match 21

December 19, 2023
11:11 PM

Match – 21 : Tamil Thalaivas vs Telugu Titans

Match Date : 13-Dec-2023

Venue : Shree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru

Result: (Tamil Thalaivas ) 38 : 36 (Telugu Titans)

PKL 2023 - Match 21- Top Performers

Tamil Thalaivas:

Best Raider – Narender (9 raid points))
Best Defender – Sahil Gulia (7 tackle points)

Telugu Titans:

Best Raider – Robin Chaudhary (7 raid points)
Best Defender – Millad Jabbari (4 tackle points)

Image below: Bharat awarded the Emerging Player to the Day

PKL 2023 - Match 21- Tamil Thalaivas Triumph in Thrilling Showdown with Telugu Titans

In a nail-biting clash in Pro Kabaddi League Season 10, Tamil Thalaivas emerged victorious against Telugu Titans with a closely contested 38-36 scoreline. Narender showcased stellar performance, securing the top spot for the Thalaivas with an impressive 10 points. Pawan Sehrawat and Robin Chaudhary contributed 7 raid points each for the Titans.

PKL 2023 - Match 21 - Titans' Early Dominance

In the initial minutes, Ajit Pawar’s skillful tackle on Narender propelled the Titans to a 3-1 lead by the 3rd minute. The Titans’ defense displayed commendable form, maintaining their advantage at 6-4 by the 7th minute. Despite Narender’s attempts to shift the momentum, consistent raid points proved elusive. Robin Chaudhary complemented the Titans’ defensive efforts with crucial raid points, allowing them to stay ahead at 10-8 by the 11th minute.

PKL 2023 - Match 21 - Thalaivas Stage a Comeback

Narender and Ajinkya Pawar’s successful raid points helped the Thalaivas level the scores at 12-12. Capitalizing on the momentum, the Thalaivas reduced the Titans to a lone member on the mat. Sanjeevi S, with a brilliant raid, eliminated Sagar and Ajinkya Pawar, keeping the Titans in the contest. However, relentless pressure from the Thalaivas resulted in an All-Out just before halftime, securing a 20-17 lead for the Tamil Nadu side.

PKL 2023 - Match 21 - Neck-to-Neck Battle Continues

Sehrawat’s exceptional raid in the opening minutes of the second half leveled the scores at 20-20. Subsequently, both teams engaged in a neck-to-neck battle, remaining deadlocked at 22-22 by the 26th minute. Sehrawat’s attempt to leap over defenders was thwarted by Sahil Gulia’s brilliant tackle, enabling the Thalaivas to maintain a 25-24 lead by the 32nd minute.

Spectacular Sahil strikes in #CHEvTT ✌️

7️⃣ tackle points for the Thalaiva made him our Defender of the Day!#ProKabaddi #ProKabaddiLeague #PKL #PKLSeason10 #HarSaansMeinKabaddi #TamilThalaivas pic.twitter.com/keopmtsIbi
— ProKabaddi (@ProKabaddi) December 14, 2023

PKL 2023 - Match 21 - Thalaivas Secure Victory in Closing Moments

Ajinkya Pawar executed a fantastic double-point raid in the 37th minute, extending the Thalaivas’ lead to 32-28. Despite a resilient Super Tackle by the Titans, the Thalaivas held a slim 32-31 lead. However, the Thalaivas sealed the deal by inflicting another All-Out in the final minute, clinching a well-deserved victory.

PKL 2023 - Where to watch

Catch all the live action from Pro Kabaddi Season 10 on the Star Sports Network and the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app.

PKL 2023 - Match 21 - Match Highlights - Telugu Titans v/s Tamil Thalaivas

PKL 2023 - Points Table (after Match-22)

Gujarat Giants is still leading the table with 3 wins out of their 4 matches.
Bengaluru Bulls get their first win moving up to 7th position.
UP Yoddhas have slipped to 3rd place.

Below: PKL 2023 Points Table

The action in #PKLSeason10 is heating up and the points table is proof of that 🌡️

Have a look at the standings after Match 2️⃣2️⃣!#ProKabaddiLeague #HarSaansMeinKabaddi #PKL #CHEvTT #BLRvJPP pic.twitter.com/cwmHhOp844
— ProKabaddi (@ProKabaddi) December 13, 2023