Gujarat Giants made it two wins in two days by beating defending champions Bengal Warriors 34-25 in the first match of Day 3 in Pro Kabaddi League Season 8. Giants’ raiders made it a night to remember by inviting errors from the Warriors defence and playing to the team’s strategy.
Ajay Kumar picked 9 points and was supported by Pardeep Kumar with 7. Bengal’s loss will affect their confidence as they try to secure a playoff berth. Captain Maninder Singh scored 9 points but had a difficult time on the mat against a well-drilled Gujarat unit marshalled by Parvesh Bhainswal and Sunil Kumar.
A collective effort from Bengaluru Bulls helped them beat UP Yoddha 31-26 in the second match of the day. Pawan Sehrawat scored 9 raid points for the Bulls, but it was their defence that made a difference with left corner Aman picking up a High 5 (7 tackle points).
Bengaluru went into the match with just 1 win in 6 matches, but their defence was certainly tuned in for the U.P. challenge. They ensured Yoddha’s Pardeep Narwal and Surender Gill had a poor outing. Yoddha can only blame their raiders for the results as their defence matched the Bulls throughout the encounter. Nitesh Kumar picked up a High 5 while Ashu Singh and Sumit picked 4 points each for U.P.
Points table
Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Tie | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dabang Delhi K.C. | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 53 |
2 | Bengaluru Bulls | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 51 |
3 | Patna Pirates | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 45 |
4 | Haryana Steelers | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 43 |
5 | U Mumba | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 42 |
6 | U.P Yoddha | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 41 |
7 | Bengal Warriors | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 41 |
8 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 40 |
9 | Tamil Thalaivas | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 39 |
10 | Gujarat Giants | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 38 |
11 | Puneri Paltan | 14 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 37 |
12 | Telugu Titans | 14 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 22 |
Buy an annual Scroll Membership to support independent journalism and get special benefits.
Our journalism is for everyone. But you can get special privileges by buying an annual Scroll Membership. Sign up today!