How Did Puneri Paltan Secure Their Top Spot with a Win Over Telugu Titans?

Jaipur, September 13 (NationPress) Gaurav Khatri and Vishal Bharadwaj shone brightly as Puneri Paltan ascended to the top of the league table with a decisive 39-33 triumph over the Telugu Titans at the SMS Indoor Stadium during Saturday's second match.

Khatri and Bhardwaj delivered exceptional performances, recording seven and six tackles respectively, showcasing a defensive clinic for Puneri Paltan. Despite Bharat Hooda's impressive Super 10, it wasn't enough to secure victory for his side.

The match kicked off with intensity, as both teams quickly engaged in a gripping contest. Aslam Inamdar and Bharat Hooda exchanged raids and tackles, initiating scoring for their squads. Puneri Paltan gained an early edge with Pankaj Mohite and Vishal Bhardwaj contributing a raid and a tackle, respectively, to attain a two-point lead.

The Telugu Titans responded swiftly, with Avi Duhan executing a Super Tackle that leveled the score at 6-6. The competition remained fierce, with Pankaj Mohite and Aslam contributing on offense, while Vijay Malik secured a successful Do-Or-Die Raid. By the end of the first quarter, Puneri Paltan held a narrow one-point advantage at 8-7.

The champions of PKL 10 quickly expanded their lead to four points, thanks to a pivotal tackle by Vishal Bhardwaj, resulting in the first ALL OUT of the match. Despite four raid points from Vijay Malik helping the Titans stay close, Puneri Paltan's defense was formidable. Gaurav Khatri amassed four tackle points, while Aslam dominated both sides of the mat, leading to a commanding halftime score of 24-14.

Continuing from where they left off, Puneri Paltan maintained pressure in the second half with Aditya Shinde and Pankaj keeping the Titans on their toes. The Titans displayed resilience, with Bharat Hooda finding his rhythm and narrowing the deficit to six points.

But Gaurav Khatri halted the Titans' surge by completing his High Five with a Super Tackle on Bharat Hooda, preserving a nine-point lead with less than ten minutes remaining.

While Puneri Paltan controlled the game, the Titans refused to back down. Avi Duhan executed a Super Tackle, and Bharat Hooda's relentless raids closed the gap to seven points. However, the Paltan quickly regained control as Vishal Bhardwaj completed his High Five.

As the clock wound down, Puneri Paltan maintained their lead through a stellar defensive display. Though Bharat Hooda secured his Super 10 for the Telugu Titans, it proved inconsequential. Ultimately, the PKL 10 champions clinched a 39-33 victory, reclaiming their position at the top of the standings.