Telugu Titans Secure Thrilling 31-29 Victory Over U Mumba in Pro Kabaddi League Season 11
Noida (U.P.), Nov 20: In a gripping contest in Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League, Telugu Titans triumphed over former champions U Mumba with a hard-fought 31-29 victory at the Noida Indoor Stadium. The match saw a stellar performance from the Titans’ defensive unit and eight crucial points from Ashish Narwal, who played a key role in his team’s success.
The game kicked off at a fast pace, with both teams registering successful raids early on. The defensive units also found their rhythm quickly, setting the stage for an intense battle. A spectacular two-point raid from Manjeet gave the Telugu Titans an early lead, but U Mumba’s Sunil Kumar quickly tackled Ashish Narwal on a Do-or-Die Raid to bring the score level. Amirmohammad Zafardanesh followed suit, securing a successful raid for U Mumba, which helped them edge ahead 8-7 after the first quarter.
Both teams then exchanged blows with Do-or-Die raids, as the defenses took charge, making it a low-scoring affair. By the end of the first half, the score was tied at 12-12, with neither side able to assert dominance.
The second half began with both teams struggling to find their attacking rhythm. However, Manjeet executed another crucial two-point raid on a Do-or-Die attempt, putting the Telugu Titans ahead by three points. They soon increased their lead to five points, even managing to inflict an All Out on U Mumba, giving them a significant advantage.
Despite the deficit, U Mumba remained in the contest, staying within striking distance as the game approached its final stages. Ashish Narwal found his attacking form, keeping the Titans’ lead intact with consistent raids. As the clock wound down, the Titans maintained a six-point lead, seemingly in control.
However, U Mumba mounted a late comeback, with Sombir’s Super Tackle on Narwal reducing the gap to two points. Manjeet, Rohit Raghav, and Amirmohammad Zafardanesh then came through with crucial raids, pulling U Mumba within a point of the Titans. The match was heading for an exciting finish, with both teams giving it their all.
In the dying seconds, a Super Tackle from the Telugu Titans allowed them to extend their lead back to three points. Despite a two-point raid from Rohit Raghav that brought U Mumba to within a point again, the Titans held their nerve in the final moments to secure a 31-29 victory, much to the delight of their fans.
This thrilling encounter showcased the resilience and strategic depth of the Telugu Titans, who emerged victorious in a closely contested match, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11.
