Pro Kabaddi League: Shadloui, Gaurav guide Puneri Paltan to thrilling 29-26 triumph over Tamil Thalaivas

Puneri Paltan rode past Tamil Thalaivas 29-26 in a nail-biting meeting at the Pro Kabaddi League

Puneri Paltan rode past Tamil Thalaivas 29-26 in a nail-biting meeting at the Pro Kabaddi League here on January 7.

Mohammadreza Chiyaneh Shadloui and Gaurav Khatri were the Paltan’s best players, while Thalaivas’ skipper Sagar was their star performer with seven tackle points.

The opening 20 minutes saw an engaging battle between the two sides, as Narender gave the Thalaivas a dream start, ensuring a 'Super Raid' to start the match, while the Paltan were immediately forced onto the back foot.

As the half edged towards close, both teams traded the lead and neither could take control of the proceedings, both adopting a defensive approach. A strategic first half ended with the Paltan leading 12-11.

The Thalaivas started the second half with a 'Super Tackle', as Sagar and Himanshu trapped Mohit Goyat.

However, it could not stop the Paltan from cruising ahead, as Aslam Inamdar got the better of Sagar to inflict an 'All Out', holding a narrow lead at 17-16 in the 24th minute.

The next raid saw Shadloui escape with a 'Super Raid', tagging two defenders and capturing a bonus point.