Bengal Warriorz vs Tamil Thalaivas: In an exciting encounter at the Thyagaraj Stadium here in Delhi, the Bengal Warriorz pulled defeated the Tamil Thalaivas with a score of 44-43 to remain in the thick of the battle for the playoffs in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12.
The Captain of the Bengal Warriorz, Vishwas S, led the way with a team-leading 19 points with Himanshu Narwal also adding a couple of valuable points for a total of 9 points.
Early Exchanges: Deshwal and Vishwas S Set the Stage
At the start of the match, both teams started to knock the punches of each other’s in a back and forth affair with Arjun Deshwal and Vishwas S coming up with raids and showing their skills in the first half of the match.
Bengal Warriorz jumped to an early three-point lead, but Tamil Thalaivas came back right away.A turning point Super Tackle by Ronak and a four-point Super Raid by Deshwal changed tide, putting Thalaivas ahead by a narrow margin.
Though they started well, Bengal Warriorz soon were on the back foot. Tamil Thalaivas suffered the game’s first ALL OUT with Nitesh Kumar’s key tackles and a two-point raid by Deshwal, who also achieved his Super 10. Tamil Thalaivas led 16-8 at the first quarter’s end.
Warriorz Stage a Comeback: Strong Defence and Tactical Raids
Bengal Warriorz did not take the first quarter’s deficit lightly. The defensive unit sharpened with huge tackles from Ankit, Sandeep Saini, and Phool Chandra, while Vishwas S and Himanshu Narwal kept things rolling offensively. In the end, Bengal Warriorz entered halftime just six points from taking the lead, 22-16.
Bengal Warriorz’s Second Half Surge: Vishwas S and Himanshu Narwal Shine
In the second half, Vishwas S took the lead and added some important points to keep the Warriorz going. He had completed his Super 10 early in the second half and a two-point raid allowed Bengal to perform an ALL OUT, getting them to only a three-point deficit at 25-22.
However, Arjun Deshwal and Moein Shafaghi kept battling hard for Tamil Thalaivas, helping to keep their team with a narrow advantage going into the final stage.
The Nerve-Wracking Last Moments: Bengal Warriorz Claim Victory
As the game approached its semi-final conclusion, the intensity reached fever pitch. Neither team wanted to give an inch, but eventually the Bengal Warriorz came together at the moment they need to. Vishwas S and Himanshu Narwal teamed together for a string of multi-point raids that allowed them to tie the game back at 36-36.
Deshwal countered with a Super Raid to give Thalaivas the lead back with under three minutes to go. Everything changed when Himanshu Narwal pulled off a brilliant ALL OUT on Tamil Thalaivas, giving Bengal Warriorz a critical two-point lead.
Arjun Deshwal continued to do all he could to keep Tamil Thalaivas alive, but Phool Chandra finished off a critical tackle on Deshwal in the final moments of the match, solidifying the win for Bengal Warriorz. The comeback was complete, and Bengal won the game in a thriller, 44-43.
Star Players in Bengal Warriorz vs Tamil Thalaivas Match
Bengal Warriorz:
Vishwas S: 19 points
Himanshu Narwal: 9 points
Phool Chandra: 3 tackles
Ankit: Critical defensive tackles
Tamil Thalaivas:
Arjun Deshwal: 20 points (including 200 raid points this season)
Moein Shafaghi: 8 points
Nitesh Kumar: Critical tackle contributions
Bengal Warriorz Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
Bengal Warriorz’ playoff aspirations remain very much alive after their thrilling victory against Tamil Thalaivas. As their defence stiffens and veterans like Vishwas S and Himanshu Narwal step up, the Warriorz will be looking to carry this victory forward as they push for a top-eight position.
Coming Up in PKL Season 12 October 22
Haryana Steelers vs Telugu Titans
Bengal Warriorz vs Bengaluru Bulls
Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Patna Pirates
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