Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 opener between Tamil Thalaivas and Telugu Titans, where the Thalaivas edged out a 38–35 victory
Match Highlights & Turning Points
Season 12 Opener in Vizag: The clash took place at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Visakhapatnam. Tamil Thalaivas clinched a narrow 38–35 win over Telugu Titans
Strong Start by Arjun Deshwal: He scored right from his opening raid and ended the match with a Super 10, including seven raid points in the first half alone.
Bharat Hooda’s Milestone and Momentum: For the Titans, Hooda hit his 600th PKL raid early, helping level the game
Titans’ All‑Out Advantage: In the second half, Titans earned the season’s first All‑Out, pushing their lead to 19–14
Thalaivas’ Comeback Effort: Despite being down, Deshwal’s performances and Pawan Sehrawat’s nine points turned the tide. The score was locked at 28–28 with under five minutes remaining
Clutch All‑Out and Super Raid: Nitesh Kumar’s tackle on Ashish Narwal triggered an All‑Out, putting Thalaivas ahead 31–29. In the final moments, Sehrawat delivered a sensational Super Raid to seal the win
Key Moments
| Phase | Highlight |
| First Half | Deshwal’s early dominance; Thalaivas led 14–13. |
| Early Second | Titans scored an All‑Out; led 19–14. |
| Late Second | Thalaivas rallied with Deshwal & Sehrawat; tied at 28–28. |
| Finish | Thalaivas executed a late All‑Out; Sehrawat’s final Super Raid; won 38–35. |
Match-Breakdown Pointers
Arjun Deshwal (Thalaivas): Super 10, strong raid numbers in both halves.
Pawan Sehrawat (Thalaivas): Nine points, including a match-winning Super Raid.
Bharat Hooda (Titans): Nine raid points, including PKL 600th.
Defensive Turnaround: Titans’ All‑Out swung momentum mid-second half.
Momentum Shift: Thalaivas reclaimed control with late All‑Out and decisive raiding.