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The Thalaivas posted a 35-30 win over the holders to end their 14-game unbeaten streak, while the side from Mumbai got the better of the Giants in a 33-27 triumph.
PKL 11: Tamil Thalaivas 35-30 Puneri Paltan. (X)
Tamil Thalaivas, led by Sachin, produced a fantastic all-round performance to defeat Puneri Paltan 35-30 during their Pro Kabaddi League match on Wednesday.
With this result, Paltans’ 14-match unbeaten streak too came to an end.
The Thalaivas had the better of the early exchanges, as they raced into a five-point lead within the first five minutes of the contest.
Narender Kandola and Nitesh Kumar were doing most of the damage.
However, Mohit Goyat soon took charge, registering a flurry of quick points, helping the Paltan roar back into the contest.
In the final phase of the half, Sachin inflicted an ALL OUT on the Paltan, which helped the Thalaivas extend their lead.
At the half-time break, the Tamil Thalaivas led 19-15.
The Thalaivas made a strong start to the second half, and had the momentum going their way.
But the Puneri side was not making it easy for them, as it clawed their way back into the contest.
With the second half nearing the midway stage, the Thalaivas’ lead had been cut down to 4 points, and Goyat had completed his Super 10.
But with just over 10 minutes to go the Thalaivas inflicted another ALL OUT, extending the lead to eight points.
From then on, the Thalaivas consolidated on their lead with Sachin playing a starring for his side.
In the other game of the day, U Mumba got the better Gujarat Giants in a game that ended in favour of the side from Mumbai 33-27.
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