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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 29 (ANI): Dabang Delhi KC eked out another close victory, beating Haryana Steelers 38-37 at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Monday in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 12. In a match befitting the opening day of the Chennai leg, Dabang Delhi were in control, courtesy of Ashu Malik Super 10. However, a late fightback in the final quarter nearly gave the Steelers the victory, as Jaideep High Five and Vinay 18 points went in vain, as per a press release from PKL. The opening 10 minutes between the defending champions, Haryana Steelers, and the table-toppers, Dabang Delhi, proved to be a gripping contest, with neither side managing to seize the upper hand. Both teams matched each other raid for raid, with Ashu Malik and Vinay making their presence felt early on. With the scores tied at 8-8 at the 10-minute mark, the exchanges on the mat were razor-sharp. Ashu struck twice in quick succession, while Vinay responded with equally effective raids to keep the Steelers level. Neeraj Narwal and Vishal Tate also chipped in with crucial points, ensuring the contest stayed neck and neck. The second quarter saw Dabang Delhi wrest control of the match with a clinical all-round effort. After a strong opening spell, Ashu turned the tide with a series of sharp raids, supported ably by Surjeet Singh and Saurabh Nandal in defence. The Steelers, who had looked composed early on, suddenly found themselves under pressure as their raiders struggled to break through. The breakthrough moment arrived when Dabang Delhi inflicted the first ALL OUT of the game on Haryana. That decisive blow gave the table-toppers a substantial cushion and a firm grip on proceedings. Ashu dominance was evident as he added raid points almost at will, while Fazel Atrachali tackle on Vinay highlighted the team defensive steel. By halftime, Delhi had surged to a commanding 19-13 lead. The third quarter saw the Steelers attempt to claw their way back into the contest with gritty defending. Jaideep stood tall with multiple tackles, while the Steelers banked on Super Tackles to keep the deficit from growing wider. Vinay chipped in with raid points to steady their scoring. But the turning point came when Ashu Malik produced a brilliant Super Raid to wipe out the Steelers and inflict a second ALL OUT of the night. That moment not only restored Delhi double-digit cushion but also brought up Ashu Super 10 in his milestone 100th PKL appearance. The Dabang Delhi skipper composure underlined his big-match temperament as his team surged ahead 30-19, tightening their grip on proceedings. A dramatic turnaround in the final 10 minutes saw the Steelers storm back into the contest with momentum on their side. Sparked by Vinay consistency in attack and Ashish Narwal energy off the bench, they pushed Dabang Delhi onto the back foot. A decisive ALL OUT gave the Steelers fresh life, and suddenly the deficit was cut down to just two points with only 90 seconds left on the clock. The comeback had the crowd on edge as the game turned into a thriller. Vinay then pulled off a multi-point raid to bring the Steelers level, but Dabang Delhi struck back immediately through Neeraj Narwal with a raid of his own to restore the lead. Ashish Narwal, who had been outstanding since coming on, chipped in with five crucial points in that phase, including one in the final raid of the match. However, by then, the seconds had run out, and Dabang Delhi held on nervously to seal a nail-biting 38-37 victory. It was a finish befitting a clash between the defending champions and the table-toppers, who now boast eight wins this season. (ANI) Disclaimer: This news article is a direct feed from ANI and has not been edited by the News Nation team. The news agency is solely responsible for its content.
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the appointment of Sanjog Gupta as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A highly respected figure in the global media, entertainment, and sports ecosystems, Sanjog will assume office on July 7, 2025, becoming the seventh CEO of the ICC, according to a release from the ICC. Sanjog Gupta currently serves as CEO of Sports & Live Experiences at JioStar and brings with him over two decades of cross-functional experience. Sanjog is a visionary leader with proven expertise in building successful consumer franc ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 13 (ANI): Bengaluru Bulls got the better of Jaipur Pink Panthers in the opening clash of the Jaipur leg, completing a convincing 28-23 win at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur, as per a release by Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). Deepak Sankar registered another High Five, while Alireza Mirzaian led the raiding department with eight points on the night for the visitors. For the Pink Panthers, Nitin Kumar also earned eight points, but lacked enough support from his teammates. The Bulls embodied the aggressive attitude of Season 12 right from the start, with Alire ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 30 (ANI): Telugu Titans registered a memorable win over the Patna Pirates at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, riding on a brilliant performance from Vijay Malik. Malik was unstoppable on the night, scoring a Super 10. This is Telugu Titans' third consecutive win, which has helped them move into the top three, according to a release from PKL. Patna Pirates' Ayan Lohchab also shone with a Super 10 of his own, keeping his side in the contest with some fine raids. However, his efforts were not enough as the Titans played a stron ...Read More >
Hardik Pandya played an excellent knock of 69 runs in 30 balls to lead Baroda to a three-wicket win over Tamil Nadu in a high-scoring Group B match at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday. Hardik's innings included four 4s and seven 6s. Out of those seven sixes, four came in the 17th over bowled by left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh. Chasing a stiff total of 222, Baroda was at 121 for 4 when Hardik came out to bat after the dismissal of his elder brother Krunal. The equation came down to 66 needed off 24 balls when Gurjapneet, a 6'3" seamer bought for Rs 2.2 crore by five-time Indian Prem ...Read More >
Widely celebrated as the High Flyer of PKL, Pawan Sehrawat is one of the most dynamic players in the league's history. He became the most expensive player in PKL when Tamil Thalaivas signed him for ₹2.26 crores in Season 9. Representing the Reserve Bank of India, Pawan has also brought pride to the nation, winning the gold medal at the 2019 South Asian Games and the 2023 Asian Kabaddi Championship. Joining him in leadership is Arjun Deshwal, the Raid Machine of PKL, who takes on the role of Vi ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 13 (ANI): Bengaluru Bulls got the better of Jaipur Pink Panthers in the opening clash of the Jaipur leg, completing a convincing 28-23 win at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur, as per a release by Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). Deepak Sankar registered another High Five, while Alireza Mirzaian led the raiding department with eight points on the night for the visitors. For the Pink Panthers, Nitin Kumar also earned eight points, but lacked enough support from his teammates. Also Read | England Become First Team to Score 300 Runs Against a Full-Member Nation in ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 29 (ANI): Dabang Delhi KC eked out another close victory, beating Haryana Steelers 38-37 at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Monday in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 12. In a match befitting the opening day of the Chennai leg, Dabang Delhi were in control, courtesy of Ashu Malik's Super 10. However, a late fightback in the final quarter nearly gave the Steelers the victory, as Jaideep's High Five and Vinay's 18 points went in vain, as per a press release from PKL. Also Read | RIP Roscoe: Did You Notice Lewis Hamilton's Fave Dog in ' ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 30 (ANI): Puneri Paltan completed the double over the Bengal Warriorz, registering a 49-44 win in a high-scoring encounter at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. Aditya Shinde (18 points) and Pankaj Mohite (10 points) registered Super 10s to lead their side to victory, while Devank Dalal amassed 25 points on the night, also becoming the first to cross 150 raid points in PKL 12. It was a quick start to the game as Aslam Inamdar didn't waste any time getting the first points on the board for Puneri Paltan with his first raid. Vis ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) successfully hosted a five-day National Kabaddi Strength and Conditioning Camp from March 28 to April 1, in collaboration with the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) and Mashal Sports. The camp brought together 75 elite male and female kabaddi athletes - probables for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games - for an intensive, high-performance training programme designed to elevate physical conditioning and technical capabilities, according to a press release. As part of IIS's commitment to supporting high perfor ...Read More >
The World's Most Expensive Milk PRICE Rs...;Isn't From A Cow, Sheep Or Goat Tamil Thalaivas returned to winning ways with a commanding 46-36 victory against the Bengal Warriorz in a Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 match at the SMS Indoor Stadium on the opening day of the Jaipur leg on Friday. Led by Arjun Deshwal's 17 points on the night, it was a team effort from Tamil Thalaivas as Narender Kandola, Ronak, Aashish Umed and Himanshu also made notable contributions. Meanwhile, a Super 10 from Deva ...Read More >
The 89th match of the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League 2025 (PKL 2025) will be played between Telugu Titans and U Mumba. The Telugu Titans vs U Mumba match is scheduled to be played on Thursday (October 16) at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi. Telugu Titans' five-match winning run came to an end with a tie-breaker loss against Bengal Warriorz in their last outing. They will be keen to return to winning ways immediately in order to keep pressure on the top two in the points table. The Titans are cur ...Read More >
IMAGE: Bengaluru Bulls confirmed their place in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 with a 33-23 win over Dabang Delhi on Saturday. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi League/X Bengaluru Bulls confirmed their place in the top eight with a comprehensive 33-23 win against Dabang Delhi in a Pro Kabaddi Season 12 match at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, in New Delhi, on Saturday. Alireza Mirzaian notched another Super 10, also registering the most raid points by an overseas player in a PKL Season. The Bulls defend ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): Reigning champions Haryana Steelers will be aiming to become just the second team to successfully defend their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) crown in the upcoming season. Since their Pro Kabaddi debut in 2017, the Steelers have been one of the most consistent teams in recent years and have reached the Playoffs in four of the seven seasons that they have competed in. Manpreet Singh, one of the most successful coaches in PKL history, will continue as head coach of the Steelers after guiding them to their maiden PKL triumph last season. Under his guidan ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 14 (ANI): Jaipur Pink Panthers registered their first win of the home leg in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 12, delivering a convincing performance against UP Yoddhas with a scoreline of 41-29 at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur, as per a release from PKL. Following the victory, at the post-match press conference, Jaipur Pink Panthers head coach Narender Redhu credited the fans for their support. He said, "I want to thank the fans for the energy they give us. We should get this energy in every match. I want to thank the fans from the bottom of my heart." The ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 15 (ANI): UP Yoddhas gear up to take on the Bengal Warriorz at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) fixture on September 16. The Yoddhas will be on a pursuit to clinch a critical win, replicating the form they had shown in the earlier portion of the season. There have been positives aplenty for UP irrespective of the outcomes in recent games. Already a defensively robust unit, they have unleashed their fine offensive arsenal consistently off late, a PKL release said. The pack has been spearheaded by the dynamic Gagan Gowda, ...Read More >
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 20 (ANI): Ahead of the 12th season of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), Bengaluru Bulls coach BC Ramesh spoke on his team focus on defence for this season, saying that the aim is to have one of the best defensive units. The 12th season of PKL will kickstart from August 29 onwards, with the one-time PKL champion set to play Puneri Paltan on that day during their campaign opener. Speaking ahead of the tournament during a media day organised by JioStar, Ramesh said, This season we have focused on our defence. Our aim is to have one of the best defensive units. We ha ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 15 (ANI): UP Yoddhas gear up to take on the Bengal Warriorz at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) fixture on September 16.The Yoddhas will be on a pursuit to clinch a critical win, replicating the form they had shown in the earlier portion of the season. There have been positives aplenty for UP irrespective of the outcomes in recent games. Already a defensively robust unit, they have unleashed their fine offensive arsenal consistently off late, a PKL release said.The pack has been spearheaded by the dynamic Gagan Gowda, who ...Read More >
IMAGE: Mumbai Meteors finished the league stage of the Prime Volleyball League atop the points table. Photograph: Prime Volleyball/X Mumbai Meteors breezed past Bengaluru Torpedoes to go top of the Prime Volleyball League points table, in Hyderabad, on Wednesday. The Mumbai outfit won 15-13, 15-13, 18-20, 15-10 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. Having finished first in the league stage, the Meteors will face off against the team that will finish in the fourth position in the first semifinal on ...Read More >
Bellary (Karnataka) [India], April 1 (ANI): Indian kabaddi star Jaideep Dahiya has praised the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) in Bellary for providing world-class facilities and training, calling it the best sports centre in India for Kabaddi players.The Haryana Steelers star, who has been associated with the franchise for five years, added that both pre-season and off-season camps at the IIS have significantly enhanced his preparation. Dahiya, who is a left-cover defender, made his Pro Kabaddi ...Read More >
Naveen Kumar Goyat, once a reluctant student, now shines in Pro Kabaddi League. Haryana Steelers acquired him for a significant amount. Goyat attributes his success to his father's support and PKL's impact. Surjeet Singh Narwal, another kabaddi star, highlights the challenges faced and PKL's role in elevating the sport. Both players acknowledge PKL's positive influence on kabaddi's popularity and players' lives. Naveen Kumar Goyat used to play kabaddi in his childhood to escape studying, and tod ...Read More >
The match 33 and 34 of the ongoing PKL 2025 on Monday kept the fans on edge of their seats. In the first match of the evening, the Haryana Steelers faced the Gujarat Giants and managed to win the game by just 3 points. The margins were smaller in the second match as the Bengaluru Bulls defeated the Telugu Titans by mere 2 points. On that note, let us check out the PKL 2025 points table and Standings. The PKL 2025 Points Table is heating up with Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi K.C. tied at the top ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (UNI) UP Yoddhas may have endured a challenging outing in their 26-53 loss to Haryana Steelers at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium tonight, but the team's overall trajectory remains promising as they continue to stay in contention for a top-eight finish. With two league matches remaining, the Yoddhas still have their fate within reach, a testament to the fight and spirit that have inspired their recent turnaround in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12. ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 28 (ANI): Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is here and is set to be an exciting and the most aggressive one yet, which commences from the picturesque port city of Vizag in Andhra Pradesh. The league returns here after a seven-year gap on August 29, which also marks the National Sports Day of India, according to a release from PKL. This Season of PKL will see home favourites Telugu Titans take on Tamil Thalaivas in the curtain-raiser, whilst the Bengaluru Bulls and the Puneri Paltan play the second match of the day, at the Vishwanadh Spor ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dabang Delhi K.C. eked out another close victory, beating Haryana Steelers 38-37 in their first match of the third leg of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium on Monday. In a match befitting the opening day of the Chennai leg, Dabang Delhi were in control, courtesy of Ashu Malik's Super 10. However, a late fightback in the final quarter nearly gave the Steelers the victory, as Jaideep's High Five and Vinay's 18 points went in vain. The opening 10 minutes between the defending champions, Haryana Steelers, and the tabl ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 30 (ANI): Puneri Paltan completed the double over the Bengal Warriorz, registering a 49-44 win in a high-scoring encounter at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. Aditya Shinde (18 points) and Pankaj Mohite (10 points) registered Super 10s to lead their side to victory, while Devank Dalal amassed 25 points on the night, also becoming the first to cross 150 raid points in PKL 12. It was a quick start to the game as Aslam Inamdar didnt waste any time getting the first points on the board for Puneri Paltan with his first raid. Vish ...Read More >
After 108 league-stage encounters across four cities, the 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) moves to its business end as eight teams qualify for the Playoffs. The competition begins with the Play-ins on Saturday, where the defending champions, Haryana Steelers will take on the Jaipur Pink Panthers. Meanwhile, the Patna Pirates will take on U Mumba in the second play-in. The winners from there will progress to the Playoffs. The playoffs will begin from Sunday at the Thyagaraj Indoor St ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
IMAGE: Bengaluru Bulls, who have six points from as many outings, are placed fifth on the points table. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi League/X Bengaluru Bulls defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers in the opening clash of the Jaipur leg of the Pro Kabaddi League, with a convincing 28-23 win at the SMS Indoor Stadium on Friday. Deepak Sankar registered another high five, while Alireza Mirzaian led the raiding department with eight points for the visitors. For the Pink Panthers, Nitin Kumar also earned eight p ...Read More >
It was a match that went to the wire as the Jaipur Pink Panthers secured a close and impressive 30-27 win over the Haryana Steelers in Play-in 1 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Saturday. The defenders stood tall as Aryan Kumar scored a High Five while Deepanshu Khatri got four points for the Pink Panthers, while Nitin Kumar scored seven points. For the Steelers, Neeraj's High Five was the main highlight. It was a topsy-turvy start for both teams as they traded early blows in the fir ...Read More >