Ahmedabad, December 5: In PKL 10 thrilling Kabaddi encounter, Puneri Paltan produced a brilliant all-round performance to defeat defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers 37-33 at the EKA Arena on Monday.
Arjun Deshwal contributed 17 points and Aslam Inamdar played an important role in the success of Puneri Paltan by contributing 10 points. The game started with Puneri Paltan taking an early lead of 6-3 and in the sixth minute, Iranian all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui Chianeh trapped Ajit Kumar.
However, Jaipur Pink Panthers fought back and Ajit Kumar in particular made a significant impact with a brilliant raid which resulted in an all-out in the 14th minute. The Panthers entered halftime with a 14-10 lead, with Arjun Deshwal scoring points in consecutive raids.
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Paltan beat Panthers with a 37-33 scoreline!
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The second half started with Arjun taking two points in the first raid and achieving his 36th Super 10 in the Pro Kabaddi League. Despite early dominance, Jaipur Pink Panthers had to face a strong comeback from Puneri Paltan. Aslam’s two-point raid and Shadlaoui’s double thigh hold on Arjun led to another all-out, reducing the deficit by two points to 21–23.
Puneri Paltan continued their comeback and leveled the score at 25-25 in the 30th minute. With consistent performances from Aslam, Shadlaoui and crucial tackles from Sanket Sawant on Ajit, Puneri Paltan achieved another all-out and took a six-point lead with five minutes remaining.
Despite Arjun Deshwal’s efforts for Jaipur Pink Panthers, Aslam Inamdar’s Super 10 and effective leadership in his captaincy debut gave Puneri Paltan a well-earned win.