Telugu Titans Claim Thrilling 30-29 Victory Over Gujarat Giants in PKL 12

Telugu Titans secured a narrow 30-29 win over Gujarat Giants in PKL 12, with Bharat Hooda scoring nine points and Vijay Malik adding seven. Despite Mohammadreza Shadloui’s super-sub efforts for the Giants, the Titans fought back from a 14-18 deficit, inflicting a late All Out and holding their nerve to claim crucial points at the SMS Indoor Stadium.

In the closely contested Pro Kabaddi League 2025 match at the SMS Indoor Stadium, the Telugu Titans edged past the Gujarat Giants 30-29, thanks to standout performances from Bharat Hooda and Vijay Malik. Hooda contributed nine points while Malik added seven, countering Mohammadreza Shadloui’s impressive super-sub efforts for the Giants. The Titans started strong, with Malik opening the scoring and quickly taking a 3-0 lead.

Despite Visvanth V and Aryavardhan Navale’s raids helping the Giants reduce the deficit, the Titans maintained an early advantage, going into the first-half timeout 7-3 ahead. The first half ended with the Titans leading 12-10 after a competitive exchange of raids and tackles. The second half saw the Giants fight back, with Shadloui scoring three points and the team inflicting an All Out to move ahead 18-14.

However, the Titans responded immediately, reducing the gap and eventually turning the match in their favor with an All Out to lead 24-23. In the closing minutes, successful raids by Malik and Hooda helped the Titans extend their lead to five points, securing a thrilling 30-29 victory. This win keeps the Telugu Titans’ hopes alive in the second leg of PKL 12, highlighting their resilience and clutch performance under pressure.