Will Tamil Lioness and Telugu Cheetahs Clash in the GI-PKL 2025 Final?

Synopsis
The stage is set for an exciting final in the GI-PKL 2025 as the Tamil Lioness and Telugu Cheetahs showcase their dominance in the semifinals. With thrilling victories, the two teams are all set to battle for glory in a much-anticipated clash. Don't miss the final showdown featuring the best of women's kabaddi!
Key Takeaways
- Tamil Lioness showcases all-round strength with a dominant semifinal win.
- Telugu Cheetahs excel in defense to secure their place in the final.
- Both teams are set for a thrilling final showdown on Wednesday.
- Strong performances highlighted the competitive spirit in women's kabaddi.
- Government officials and sports associations support the event.
Gurugram (Haryana), April 29 (NationPress) - The women's final of the ongoing Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) is set, as the Tamil Lioness and Telugu Cheetahs delivered impressive performances at Gurugram University on Tuesday. The Tamil Lioness emerged victorious against the Bhojpuri Leopardess, while the Telugu Cheetahs triumphed over the Punjabi Tigress.
The first semifinal witnessed the Tamil Lioness showcasing their dominance, defeating the Bhojpuri Leopardess with a score of 43-21. With an outstanding tally of 26 raid points and 10 tackle points, the Tamil Lioness displayed their all-around prowess in the GI-PKL on Tuesday.
Notably, they executed three super tackles and secured four all-out points, maintaining complete control of the match. In contrast, the Bhojpuri Leopardess struggled to keep up, recording only 18 raid points and two tackle points, leading to a decisive win for the Tamil Lioness.
In the second semifinal, the Telugu Cheetahs outperformed the Punjabi Tigress with a score of 25-16 in a balanced match. Both teams recorded 11 raid points, but the Telugu Cheetahs gained the upper hand with 10 tackle points and four all-out points.
Their robust defensive strategy was key, effectively neutralizing the Punjabi Tigress’s offense and securing a comfortable win, as the Tigress failed to achieve any all-out or super tackle points.
The finals for both the men's and women's divisions of the GI-PKL will take place at Gurugram University in Gurugram (Haryana) on Wednesday. The much-anticipated showdown will kick off with the Marathi Vultures facing off against the Tamil Lions in the men's final at 7:00 PM IST, followed by the women's final at 8:00 PM IST.
The Chief Guest for the semifinals, Rajesh Nagar, Minister of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Government of Haryana, honored the Players of the Match in both semifinals and commended the spirited performances of all teams involved.
Additionally, Kanthi D. Suresh, President of the Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA), along with Karthik Dammu and Sohan Tusir, the co-founders of GI-PKL, were present at the semifinals.