PKL Season 11: Dominant Tamil Thalaivas Defeat Gujarat Giants by 13 Points
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Pune, Dec 6 (NationPress) Moein Shafaghi was instrumental as the Tamil Thalaivas overpowered the Gujarat Giants, securing a substantial 40-27 victory in Match 95 of Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) held at the Badminton Hall within the Balewadi Sports Complex on Friday. The Tamil Thalaivas achieved this triumph with Shafaghi scoring 13 points, while Sourabh Fagare and Himanshu contributed seven points each. On the other hand, Himanshu Singh from the Gujarat Giants finished the match with 11 points.
Both teams started the match cautiously before the Tamil Thalaivas quickly gained a three-point advantage within the opening five minutes. Shafaghi and Himanshu played vital roles for the Tamil Thalaivas, establishing their dominance early on.
The defense of the Gujarat Giants struggled while the Tamil Thalaivas showcased strength in that area. As the first half progressed, the Tamil Thalaivas maintained their lead.
As the first half continued, the Tamil Thalaivas further distanced themselves from their opponents, with Moein Shafaghi executing an All Out on the Gujarat Giants, extending their lead to nine points. The likes of Aashish, Moein Shafaghi, and Himanshu commanded the game for the Tamil Thalaivas, who went into halftime with a score of 19-8.
At the beginning of the second half, Moein Shafaghi inflicted another All Out on the Gujarat Giants, increasing the pressure on them. The Gujarat Giants faced additional challenges as Shafaghi, along with Aashish and Himanshu, collected numerous points, pushing the lead to nearly 20 points.
For the Gujarat Giants, Himanshu Singh carried much of the burden but lacked the necessary support. By the half-hour mark, the Gujarat Giants were behind by 15 points, but Himanshu Singh managed to execute an All Out on the Tamil Thalaivas. Shortly after, Moein Shafaghi broke through the Gujarat Giants' defense with a three-point raid, achieving his Super 10.
In the closing moments of the match, the Gujarat Giants endeavored to close the gap, but the Tamil Thalaivas were resolute. Ultimately, the Tamil Thalaivas secured a convincing victory over their rivals.
