How Did U Mumba Secure a Thrilling Win Against Gujarat Giants?

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Key Takeaways
- U Mumba won against Gujarat Giants in a thrilling tie-breaker.
- Key players included Lokesh Ghosliya, Rohit Raghav, and Ajit Chouhan.
- The match highlighted the intensity of PKL Season 12.
- Strategies from both teams were crucial in the close scoreline.
- This match is a testament to the growing popularity of kabaddi in India.
Visakhapatnam (A.P.), Aug 30 (NationPress) In an exhilarating start to their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12, U Mumba triumphed over the Gujarat Giants in a nail-biting second tie-breaker. Both teams ended regulation time tied at 29-29, but U Mumba emerged victorious with a 6-5 win during the tie-breaker held at the Vishwanadh Sports Club on Saturday.
Lokesh Ghosliya and Rohit Raghav each secured four tackle points, while Ajit Chouhan led the raiding efforts with five raid points. Anil and Sandeep Kumar provided critical contributions, each adding three raid points, while Sunil Kumar made key plays to help U Mumba clinch this hard-fought match.
The match kicked off with both teams displaying aggressive strategies; Ajit Chouhan scored the opening point for U Mumba, followed closely by Himanshu Singh for the Gujarat Giants. Shubham Kumar landed a significant tackle on Ajit Chouhan, but U Mumba's defense quickly retaliated.
Lokesh Ghosliya and Mohammadreza Shadloui made impactful tackles as defensive strategies came into play. Following the first timeout, U Mumba maintained a narrow one-point lead at 7-6. Yet, the Gujarat Giants fought back, gaining a four-point advantage after executing an All Out.
As the first half progressed, U Mumba defenders executed a late rally, with Lokesh Ghosliya achieving a Super Tackle, closing the gap to just one point, leading to a halftime score of 16-15 in favor of the Gujarat Giants.
The second half saw Rohit Raghav tie the game again, but the Gujarat Giants pushed back, with Mohammadreza Shadloui scoring his first raid point. Despite the pressure, U Mumba managed to take a slim lead following a series of Super Tackles.
With Ajit Chouhan holding strong defensively and Anil Mohan scoring pivotal points, U Mumba appeared to gain control. However, a remarkable Super Raid from Himanshu Singh equalized the score at 27-27. The frantic pace continued, leading to a tie at 29-29 at the end of regulation, necessitating a second tie-breaker in consecutive days for PKL12.