Pro Kabaddi: Pardeep Narwal-led Patna Pirates edge Telugu Titans 35-28
PATNA PIRATES edged out Telugu Titans 35-28, courtesy of a stellar show from skipper Pardeep Narwal.
The Pirates began the match strongly by claiming a 2-0 lead in the initial four minutes. And, Titans’ skipper Rahul Chaudhari was busy with leveling the scores. He scored a two-point raid to make it 4-4 in the sixth minute. The match promised to be a gripping one as Titans bagged three points in the 14th minute to make scored 10-7 in their favor.
Pardeep Narwal looked in sublime form as he earned his fifth raid point in the 15th minute of the game, to reduce the deficit to 10-9. By the end of the first half, Patna led 15-14 after executing a Super tackle on Rahul Chaudhari. In the 24th minute of the game, Titans inflicted an all-out to take 19-16 lead. Rahul Chaudhari, who had taken his personal PKL points tally 499, raided in search of the solitary point, however, ended the game without finding one.
The second half saw the Pirates pull two super tackles on Chaudhari. On the other hand, Pardeep Narwal continued to earn raid points with ease. Titans raider Nilesh Salunke rose to the occasion and give his side a glimmer of hope as they trailed 28-33 in the 39th minute. However, it was Pardeep Narwal who scored his 15-point of the game to guide his team to a win in their opening fixture.
Telugu Titans Playing 7:
Rakesh Kumar
Farhad Milaghardian
Vinod Kumar
Nilesh Salunke
Rahul Chaudhari
Vikas
Vishal Bharadwaj
Substitutes:
Rohit Rana
Mohsen Maghsoudlou
Vinoth Kumar
Sombir
Rakshith
Patna Pirates Playing 7:
Pardeep Narwal
Vishal Mane
Sachin Shingade
Monu Goyat
Vishnu Uthaman
Satish
Jaideep
Substitutes:
Zakir Hossain
Sandeep
Manish
Jawahar Dagar
Vinod Kumar
Le Panga:
Pardeep Narwal: The star raider was completely on song. Looked lethal and decisive every time he took the mat to raid. Racked massive 15 points.
Vishal Bharadwaj: The youngster scored his second Super 5 of the season. Once again showcased some firm ankle and thigh holds during critical situations.
No Panga:
Rahul Chaudhari: The 'Poster Boy of Kabaddi' was off to a good start. However, after taking the individual points tally to 499, appeared uncharacteristically selfish and made no substantial contribution in the second half of the game.
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