Commonwealth Kabaddi C'ship 2026: India finish group stage unbeaten with 45-24 win over Sri Lanka
Synopsis
India wrapped up the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 group stage without dropping a single match — six wins from six, capped by a 45-24 demolition of Sri Lanka. Pankaj Mohite's 15 raid points and a disciplined all-round effort signal India are ready for semi-final business on 30 October.
Key Takeaways
India defeated Sri Lanka 45-24 at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad on 29 October 2026 .
India finished the group stage with six wins from six matches — an unbeaten campaign.
Pankaj Mohite top-scored for India with 15 raid points ; Aditya Shinde added 10 .
Bangladesh secured their semi-final place with a 70-20 rout of Scotland; Kenya beat Australia 76-27 .
India return to action on 30 October for the semi-finals.
India powered through the group stage of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 with a dominant 45-24 win over Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad on 29 October 2026, completing an unbeaten run across all six group-stage matches. The 21-point margin underlined India's raiding superiority and confirmed their status as strong semi-final contenders.
India's Standout Performers
Pankaj Mohite led the charge with 15 raid points, with Aditya Shinde contributing a further 10. On the defensive end, Nitesh delivered five tackle points and Yogesh Dahiya added four. Collectively, India recorded 22 successful raids, nine tackle points, and six points from all-outs — a well-rounded display that left Sri Lanka with just 24 points.
Bangladesh, Uganda and Kenya Also Advance
Bangladesh booked their semi-final berth with an emphatic 70-20 thrashing of Scotland. Md Al-Amin top-scored with 24 points, supported by Md Hasibul Hossain (12) and Akash Md Julfiker (6). Bangladesh racked up 44 raid points, 12 tackle points, and 10 points from all-outs; Arun Sidhu was Scotland's best with nine points.
Uganda defeated Nigeria 48-23, with Mutebi Simon leading Uganda's effort on 16 points. Uganda accumulated 30 raid points, nine tackle points, and eight all-out points. Ekpe Victory Emmanuel top-scored for Nigeria with seven points.
Kenya produced the day's most commanding result, hammering Australia 76-27 by a staggering 49-point margin. Tobias Kinywa Murithii blazed through with 21 raid points, while Stephen Adongo added 14. Kenya's 48 raid points, 13 tackle points, and 12 all-out points left Australia — led by Divot Singh's 10 raid points — with no answer.
Tighter Contests Elsewhere
Tanzania defeated England 36-27, with Juma Sultania contributing 11 points and Ali Bakari adding nine. England's Felix Li top-scored with 12 points, but Tanzania's defensive discipline secured a nine-point win. In the day's closest match, Canada edged Singapore 45-38. Manpreet Singh led Canada with 16 points, backed by Anmol Thakur (11) and Anand (8). Canada's four super tackles proved the difference; Aidil Asyraaf scored 10 for Singapore while Aadit Senthilkumar added nine.
What's Next for India
With their group-stage campaign complete, India return to action on 30 October as the semi-finals approach. An unbeaten run through six games, combined with Mohite's consistent raiding form, sets India up as the team to beat at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026.
Point of View
But the scoreline against Sri Lanka — a 21-point win — tells only part of the story. Pankaj Mohite's raiding dominance has been consistent across all six games, and that predictability could become a tactical liability when India face better-organised semi-final opponents. Kenya's 49-point demolition of Australia is the day's real headline-maker and a reminder that the non-India fixtures are producing significant results. The semi-final draw will be telling — India have been clinical, but uncontested dominance in the group stage rarely guarantees semi-final resilience.
NationPress
30 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was India's result against Sri Lanka at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026?
India defeated Sri Lanka by 45-24 in Ahmedabad on 29 October 2026, winning by a 21-point margin. The result confirmed India's unbeaten group-stage record of six wins from six matches.
Who were India's top scorers against Sri Lanka?
Pankaj Mohite led India with 15 raid points, while Aditya Shinde contributed 10. On defence, Nitesh added five tackle points and Yogesh Dahiya chipped in with four.
Which teams qualified for the semi-finals from the group stage?
India and Bangladesh have confirmed their semi-final places. Bangladesh secured their berth with a 70-20 win over Scotland, while India finished unbeaten across all six group matches.
When does India next play at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026?
India return to action on 30 October 2026 for the semi-final stage of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship.
What were the other key results on 29 October at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship?
Kenya beat Australia 76-27 by 49 points, Uganda defeated Nigeria 48-23, Tanzania overcame England 36-27, and Canada edged Singapore 45-38 in the day's closest contest.
