Vadodara, February 25 (NationPress) The second day of the 72nd Senior Nationals Men's Kabaddi Championship 2026, held at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara, showcased a series of impressive victories and intense matches as teams fought fiercely for a spot in the knockout stages.

In Pool A, one of the day's most thrilling matches saw Andhra Pradesh narrowly defeat Telangana with a score of 47–45. Pottla Gopi Chand led the charge with 17 points, while Gali Lakshma Reddy contributed 10 points. Telangana's G Raju also had a commendable performance with 20 points.

Later in Pool A, Haryana dominated Telangana with a decisive 49-18 victory. Neeraj Narwal was the standout performer for Haryana, scoring 11 points, while Nitin Kumar added 9 points. Surjeet Singh and Nitesh Kumar were instrumental in defense, each contributing 4 tackle points.

In Pool B, Madhya Pradesh celebrated a nail-biting 35–34 win against Goa. Bhavani Rajput emerged as the top scorer with 14 points, and Uday Parte supported with an additional 9 points, helping secure the victory in the final moments.

Pool C saw Tamil Nadu continue their strong performance with a convincing 40–21 win over Vidarbha. Sathish Kannan scored 8 points, while the New Young Player of PKL 12, Deepak S, excelled defensively with 8 tackle points.

Additionally, Himachal Pradesh faced off against Gujarat in Pool C, winning 51–34. U Mumba's Anil led his team with 14 points, aided by Pappu Kamal Kumar and Mayank Saini. Despite Mitesh Prajapati's 13 points for Gujarat, Himachal's superior tackles and four all-outs made a significant impact.

In Pool D, Uttar Pradesh achieved one of the tournament's most significant victories, overwhelming Manipur with a score of 70–33. Uday Dabas was the star of the match with an outstanding 25 points, while Sourabh contributed 12 points. UP’s relentless offense recorded 53 raid points and enforced eight all-outs against their opponents. Manipur’s Mayengbam Menson shone with 18 points, but struggled to counter UP's aggressive plays.

Pool F featured Kerala's 45–30 win over Chhattisgarh. Nandhu T's 11 points and Adithyan's 10 points contributed to a balanced attack, while Kerala’s defense maintained strong control throughout the match. Sankar Mishra was the highlight for Chhattisgarh with 10 points.

In Pool H, Delhi marked a decisive 64–42 victory against Tripura, led by Ashish with 18 points and supported by Himanshu Singh with 14 points. Delhi's performance included six all-outs, showcasing their defensive strength. Tripura's A Das fought valiantly, scoring 25 points, but Delhi's defense proved too strong.

As the second day concludes, the pool standings are becoming clearer, and the competition is expected to intensify as teams aim for the knockout rounds.