Visakhapatnam, September 3 (Kiran News): Puneri Paltan extended their unbeaten run in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League with a dominant 45–36 victory over Bengal Warriors at the Vishwanath Sports Club Stadium on Wednesday. This was Paltan’s third consecutive win, while it marked Bengal’s first loss of the season.
Key Performers
Aslam Inamdar (Captain) – 10 points
Aditya Shinde – 10 points
Vishal Bhardwaj – High 5 in defence
Gurdeep & Pankaj Mohite – 5 points each
For Bengal, Devank Dalal stood out with a brilliant solo effort, scoring 17 points, but lack of team support cost them the game.
Match Summary
The contest began evenly, with both teams tied in the first 10 minutes. Puneri Paltan soon found their rhythm, taking a 26–22 lead at halftime, with both Aslam and Devank completing their Super 10s.
In the second half, Puneri tightened their grip, inflicting an all-out to surge ahead 34–24. While Devank tried to close the gap with bonus points, Paltan’s raiders Aditya and Pankaj kept the scoreboard ticking.
Bengal pushed for a comeback in the last 10 minutes, but Gurdeep’s crucial tackles sealed the result. Puneri wrapped up the match with a comfortable 9-point margin, maintaining their winning streak in PKL 12.
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