Published 23:17 IST, November 17th 2024

'Confidence is high': Tamil Thalaivas Hoping to Carry Momentum From Bengal Warriorz Win

In a commanding performance at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Saturday, Tamil Thalaivas emerged victorious with a convincing 46-31 win over Bengal Warriorz.

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In a commanding performance at Noida Indoor Stium on Saturday, Tamil Thalaivas emerged victorious with a convincing 46-31 win over Bengal Warriorz. 15-point margin victory was highlighted by exceptional defensive performances, with Moein Shafaghi, Amir Hossein Bastami, and Nitesh Kumar each securing High 5s, while Vishal Chahal reached a Super 10.

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Tamil Thalaivas Raider Narender Kandola Expresses Satisfaction

In post-match press conference, Tamil Thalaivas' star raider Narender Kandola expressed satisfaction with team’s performance and execution. "We h a clear game plan that we worked on for several days leing up to this match. After our previous game, we identified some areas of concern with our combinations, and team put in effort to dress m."

Although Thalaivas were without Sachin Tanwar due to injury, young raider Vishal Chahal stepped up in his absence, scoring a Super 10 and playing a key role in team’s victory. "Sachin h some issues before match, so we brought in Vishal. We’re happy with his performance; he proved us right for putting our trust in him," Kandola said.

This victory was a major turnaround for Tamil Thalaivas, who h been struggling with four consecutive losses. "This win has certainly given us a confidence boost. Our coaching staff and team are focused on carrying this momentum forward as we prepare for upcoming challenges," Kandola ded.

When asked about team’s defensive performance, which saw three players achieve High 5s, Kandola credited team’s preparation and coordination. "We worked hard on our coordination and strategy. Everyone executed ir role to perfection, and that’s what led to such a comprehensive win," he said.

Looking to future, Kandola remained focused on maintaining team’s form. "Every team in this league is tough, with its own strategies. We’ll continue to prepare thoroughly and just our approach as needed. key is to keep this level of performance consistent," he concluded.

Telugu Titans, eager to get back to winning ways, face a tough challenge against Haryana Steelers, who have been one of standout teams of PKL season 11. Should Pawan Sehrawat – who limped off in previous match – be unavailable, Vijay Malik will likely le ir attack against a solid defensive unit spearheed by Jaideep Dahiya.

second match on Monday will see Bengaluru Bulls face U Mumba. Bulls, keen to return to winning ways, will welcome return of ir captain, Pardeep Narwal. However, ir defenders will need to be cautious of U Mumba’s young raider, Ajit Chouhan, who has been in excellent form this season.

23:17 IST, November 17th 2024