Puneri Paltan Edges Out Bengaluru Bulls in Thrilling Tie-Breaker

In a nail-biting encounter, Puneri Paltan emerged victorious over Bengaluru Bulls after their Pro Kabaddi League clash ended in a 29-29 deadlock. The match, which took place at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai, saw Paltan prevail 6-4 in the tie-breaker, securing a vital win in the thrilling match-up.

The initial exchanges were evenly contested, with both teams testing each other's defenses. Although missing Aslam Inamdar, Puneri Paltan took the lead with Abinesh Nadarajan's tactical defense and Aditya Shinde's sharp raids, which helped them gain a slight advantage in the first half.

In what turned out to be a roller-coaster of a game, the Bulls staged a spirited comeback, even taking the lead in the final minutes courtesy of key performances by Alireza Mirzaian and Aashish Malik. However, Paltan's steadfast defense led by Gaurav Khatri and decisive raids by Aditya Shinde ensured they stayed in contention until the decisive tie-breaker.

(With inputs from agencies.)