PKL 2019: Bengal Warriors beat Thalaivas to top PKL points table

Bengal Warriors defeated Tamil Thalaivas 33-29 on Wednesday, October 9. 128th PKL 2019 match took place at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater ida (19:30 IST). With this victory, Bengal Warriors moved to top of PKL 2019 points table. Rinku Narwal’s defence, along with Sourabh Patil and Sukesh Hegde’s raiding, helped Bengal Warriors beat Tamil Thalaivas.

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PKL 2019: Bengal Warriors vs Tamil Thalaivas match result

first half witnessed back-to-back raids and tackles from both sides. Mohamm Nabibakhsh, who was stand-in captain for Bengal Warriors, earned m two raid points and two tackle points early in game. V Ajith Kumar also picked up a few points for Tamil Thalaivas. Sourabh Tanaji Patil, who scored 11 points during his debut match, mand to impress yet again by giving Bengal Warriors a two-point le over Tamil Thalaivas. However, score was tied 13-13 as first half came to an end.

Bengal Warriors gained le early in second half, bringing Tamil Thalaivas close to an all-out. It was Ran Singh’s Super Tackle on Nabibakhsh which brought his team back into game. Tamil Thalaivas tried to decrease score difference, but Bengal Warriors h a strong defence rey. Rinku Narwal’s High 5 after taking out Rahul Chaudhari at with around two minutes left to go gave Bengal a six-point le. Sagar, young defender from Tamil Thalaivas, completed his first High 5 at 19th minute but was only able to lessen score difference as Bengal Warriors vanced to top of PKL points table.

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PKL 2019, Bengal Warriors vs Tamil Thalaivas: Best performers

Bengal Warriors –

• Best Raider – Sukesh Hegde (6 Raid Points)
• Best Defender – Rinku Narwal (5 Tackle Points)

Tamil Thalaivas –

• Best Raider – Rahul Chaudhari (7 Raid Points)
• Best Defender – Sagar (5 Tackle Points)

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PKL 2019, Bengal Warriors vs Tamil Thalaivas: Career Milestones

• Rahul Chaudhari completed 800 touch points in his Pro Kabdi career.
• Rinku Narwal completed 100 total points in his PKL career.
• Rahul Chaudhari scored 950 raid points overall

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