Pune, December 22 (NationPress) Tamil Thalaivas achieved their eighth victory of the season with a dominant display against Bengaluru Bulls, concluding the match with a score of 42-32 at the Badminton Hall located in the Balewadi Sports Complex during PKL Season 11 on Sunday. Himanshu notched up a Super 10 and received strong support from Moein Shafaghi as they triumphed over the last-placed team, despite Sushil's impressive 15-point performance.
The match did not start with high-octane action, as raiders from both teams took a moment to find their rhythm. Moein Shafaghi initiated the scoring, followed by Parteek who made the first significant tackle. The defenses were solid in the early stages with Amir Hossein Bastami making a notable tackle.
Sushil managed the first successful raid for Bengaluru Bulls, while Parteek excelled defensively. Amir Hossein Bastami responded effectively with a successful tackle during a Do-or-Die Raid, followed by a raid from Moein Shafaghi that equalized the scores at 4-4. A remarkable Super Raid from Sushil gave Bengaluru Bulls a brief three-point advantage, but Tamil Thalaivas rallied back to lead 8-7 after the first timeout.
Moein Shafaghi continued his strong performance in attack for Tamil Thalaivas, while Sushil maintained his momentum for Bengaluru Bulls. Nitin Rawal's tackle allowed Bengaluru to regain the lead, as the defensive units remained robust. A vital Super Tackle from Abhishek Manokaran enabled Tamil Thalaivas to level the score at 12-12, and they ended the first half with a narrow edge at 14-13.
Himanshu commenced the second half with the first raid, but Pardeep Narwal quickly balanced things with a two-point raid. Tamil Thalaivas regained the lead through Sai Prasad's successful raids, aided by Abhishek Manokaran, who made the first successful tackle of the second half. Another successful tackle from Aashish helped Tamil Thalaivas extend their lead to four points.
Sushil kept the momentum alive for Bengaluru Bulls with a successful Do-or-Die Raid, receiving assistance from Naveen, who executed a Super Tackle to narrow the gap to two points. Nevertheless, the combination of Himanshu and Moein Shafaghi allowed Tamil Thalaivas to restore their four-point lead, with the score at 23-19 as the match approached its final phase.
Amir Hossein Bastami played a crucial role in executing an All Out on Bengaluru Bulls, creating a significant gap between the teams. Himanshu further widened the lead to ten points with another Super Raid, leaving Bengaluru Bulls with just three players on the mat. Sushil displayed determination, achieving his Super 10 to keep his team in contention.
However, Bengaluru Bulls faced relentless pressure as they suffered yet another All Out, granting Tamil Thalaivas a twelve-point advantage. Moein Shafaghi reached a personal milestone of 100 raid points for the season, and with just five minutes remaining, the outcome seemed inevitable.
Pardeep Narwal executed a two-point raid and Sushil continued to press hard in an attempt to close the gap. Ultimately, Tamil Thalaivas emerged victorious in this thrilling encounter, finishing the match at 42-32, with Himanshu concluding his performance with 13 points and securing a complete showing for his team.
