Bengal Warriors Vs Tamil Thalaivas 13 January 2022

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FULL TIME!

Bengal Warriors 37-28 Tamil Thalaivas

The Warriors rise to the ninth position and they have ended the Thalaivas' six-match unbeaten run this season! A fantastic showing from the Warriors and they deserve to finish on the winning side in this contest. It was Maninder Singh as usual who did the bulk of the scoring, notching up yet another Super 10. However, the difference this time around was in the defence as they were on the money tonight. Amit Nirwal got a High 5 to his name while Ran Singh put in formidable back-holds and finished with 4 points on his PKL return. 

The Thalaivas just could not match the Warriors tonight, especially in the second half. Surjeet Singh did not score a single point after attaining his High 5 in the first half while the raiders were constantly tackled. Ajinkya Pawar, who is usually their go-to raider in the second half, warmed the benches, in a strategy that certainly raised a few eyebrows. Nonetheless, they will look to make a strong comeback in the next encounter. 

40' Do-or-die raid for the Warriors and Pikalmunde runs down the clock before going for any point. Ventures far too deep in the right corner and is tackled!

40' Oh that is some tackle from Ran Singh! As Bhavani Rajput tries the kick on the left-in defender, Ran Singh puts in a powerful back hold from which Rajput just cannot escape. 

40' The defence hangs back and Bhavani Rajput comfortably picks up another bonus point.

Bengal Warriors 36-27 Tamil Thalaivas

39' Bhavani Rajput puts in a quick raid to pick up a bonus point.

Bengal Warriors 36-26 Tamil Thalaivas

39' Do-or-die raid for the Warriors and Maninder Singh comes in for it. An error from Sagar Krishna as he goes for an advance back hold. Maninder had already turned towards the mid-line and it is an easy escape for him. 

38' Ran Singh goes for a back hold once again and support from the rest of the defence completes the tackle. He has been brilliant today!

37' A double thigh hold from Manjeet but it is far too advance. Manjeet just has to extend his hand and crosses the mid-line with ease. 

36' Bhavani Rajput is tackled as Amit Nirwal puts in an powerful thigh hold which completely immobilises the raider.

Bengal Warriors 34-24 Tamil Thalaivas

35' The right corner chain runs around and puts in a powerful block. The right-in defender goes for the double thigh hold and immobilises Maninder Singh. However, Singh has done well to pick up a bonus point in the early seconds of the raid. 

35' Bhavani Rajput picks up a bonus point in the gap between the left-in and the cover chain.

However, the Warriors have reviewed for it!
A clear bonus as any and Rajput has indeed taken a bonus. Review unsuccessful!

Bengal Warriors 32-23 Tamil Thalaivas

34' A brilliant hand touch from Bhavani Rajput on Abozar Mighani as he sends the latter to the bench. 

33' ALL OUT! The left corner defender steps out of bounds and with only one defender left, it is easy pickings for Maninder Singh!

Bengal Warriors 32-21 Tamil Thalaivas

33' Athul MS picks up a bonus point and as soon as he does that, the cover defender comes around and pounce on him like a pack of wolves. 

31' A powerful back hold from Ran Singh along with an ankle hold from the left-in defender absolutely pulls Manjeet back. Good support from Nabibakhsh, the ankle hold from him played a crucial part in the tackle. 

TIMEOUT!

31' Maninder Singh escapes the ankle hold from right-corner Sagar and crosses the mid-line with his outstretched arm.

Bengal Warriors 26-20 Tamil Thalaivas

30' Do-or-die raid for the Thalaivas and Athul MS comes in for it. Relies on the bonus point and it is awarded as well!

Bengal Warriors 25-20 Tamil Thalaivas

29' Manjeet picks up a bonus point in the gap between the left-in and cover defender. The bonus has been cancelled after some discussion between the officials. 

However, the Thalaivas reviewed for it! 
Manjeet is cutting the bonus line with his foot and the review is unsuccessful! 

28' Do-or-die raid for the Warriors and Maninder Singh comes in for it. Surjeet goes for an advance block but Maninder is alert enough. Pushes him aside and makes his way to his half.

Bengal Warriors 25-19 Tamil Thalaivas

27' K Prapanjan steps into the lobby without a touch point. Nabibakhsh loses balance and goes into the lobby as well. One point to each side.

Bengal Warriors 24-19 Tamil Thalaivas

26' A pin-point ankle hold on Manjeet from Abozar Mighani and support from the rest of the defence tackles him. 

25' Do-or-die raid for the Warriors and Pikalmunde is tackled as the cover defender comes around and dashes the raider out. Found himself in a pickle there did Pikalmunde!

Bengal Warriors 22-18 Tamil Thalaivas

23' Do-or-die raid for the Thalaivas and Athul MS, who is substituted in, comes in for it. Goes deep into the left side of the defence and it is Mighani who comes in with a chain to dash him out. However, Amit Nirwal went out of bounds as well while executing the dash. One point to each side. 

21' Pikalmunde gets a running hand touch on the left corner defender and he revives a member from his side. 

HALF TIME!

Bengal Warriors 20-16 Tamil Thalaivas

A brilliant comeback from the Warriors in the first half after they were staring at an all-out at one stage. Maninder Singh has led the Warriors raiding department yet again, scoring 8 raid points in the first half itself. The defence has been good today, apart from the few unnecessary errors towards the end. They have kept the Thalaivas' raiders quiet and have a 4-point lead going into the second half. 

For the Thalaivas, skipper Surjeet Singh has bagged a High 5 in the first half itself and will be looking to convert it into a big score. Manjeet has seven raid points while the rest of the raiders will need to step up. An interesting second half awaits. Will the Thalaivas stage a comeback or will the Warriors secure their fourth win? Stick around to find out! 

20' Maninder Singh is tackled as a brilliant ankle hold from Sagar coupled with support from the cover defenders dashes Singh out. 

20' Nabibakhsh goes for a back hold but Manjeet turns just in time and gets a touch on the Iranian, who is just left standing dumbfounded. 

19' A running bonus from Maninder Singh under the nose of Sagar and he extends the lead to six once again.

Tamil Thalaivas 14-20 Bengal Warriors

19' Maninder Singh unsettles the defence and gets a bonus point in front of the left corner.

Tamil Thalaivas 14-19 Bengal Warriors

18' Manjeet picks up a bonus point and Darshan J. makes another error as he goes for an ankle hold. A weak one and Manjeet comfortably drags himself to the mid-line. 

17' Do-or-die raid for the Warriors and it is Maninder Singh who comes in for it. A touch on Sahil and the left corner defender has to make his way back to the bench.

Tamil Thalaivas 12-18 Bengal Warriors

17' An advance dash from Darshan J. but it is far too easy for Manjeet to lie on the mat, extend his arm and cross the mid-line. 

16' Ran Singh stands like a wall in front of Ajinkya Pawar, who runs straight into his block.

Tamil Thalaivas 11-17 Bengal Warriors

15' Ajinkya Pawar puts in a quick raid and picks up a bonus point.

Tamil Thalaivas 11-16 Bengal Warriors

15' Maninder Singh picks up a bonus point and lures Sahil into going for an ankle hold. Escapes and completes a multi-point raid. 

14' A running hand touch on Abozar Mighani and the raider adds a point to his side's tally. 

Tamil Thalaivas 10-14 Bengal Warriors

13' ALL OUT! The left corner defender steps out of bounds and a weak dash attempt from Sagar cannot stop Maninder Singh! 

12' The raider is tackled as the left corner puts in an ankle hold while the rest of the defence come around and dash him out!

11' SUPER TACKLE! Surjeet Singh puts in a powerful block and support from the rest of the defence tackles Nabibakhsh. However, Surjeet is out of bounds as well. One point to the Warriors, two to the Thalaivas! 

10' SUPER TACKLE! Surjeet Singh puts in a double ankle hold and support from Sagar puts completes the tackle. Top-notch stuff from Surjeet!

9' Do-or-die raid for the Thalaivas and Ajinkya Pawar is substituted in for it. Fails to pick up the bonus and is tackled with five seconds on the clock as the right side of the defence puts in a powerful ankle hold.

Tamil Thalaivas 4-8 Bengal Warriors

8' Do-or-die raid for the Warriors and it Maninder Singh who shoulders responsibility. Maninder gets a running hand touch on the Bhavani Rajput and gets a touch on the dashing defender as well.

Tamil Thalaivas 4-7 Bengal Warriors

7' Abozar in the right corner puts in a double ankle hold and the raider has no way back as the rest of the defenders pile upon him. 

Tamil Thalaivas 4-5 Bengal Warriors

6' Akash Pikalmunde picks up a bonus point right under Surjeet Singh's nose, who was standing at right-in. 

5' SUPER TACKLE! A powerful ankle hold from Amit Nirwal combined with support from Mighani and Pikalmunde completes the tackle.

Tamil Thalaivas 4-3 Bengal Warriors

5' Nabibakhsh is tackled as he shows his back to the defence, which is more than enough for the left cover defender runs around and tackles him. 

3' Do-or-die raid for the Thalaivas and it is Bhavani Rajput who comes in for it! A failed back hold attempt from Ran Singh and the defender has to make his way back to the bench.

Tamil Thalaivas 3-1 Bengal Warriors

3' Nabibakhsh unsettles the defence and picks up a bonus point. First points on the board for Bengal Warriors!

1' A formidable block from Surjeet Singh and Maninder Singh is tackled!

Tamil Thalaivas 2-0 Bengal Warriors

1' Manjeet picks up a point in his first raid itself. Shoves aside the dashing cover defender and makes his way to the mid-line. 

Teams:

Bengal Warriors: Maninder Singh (c), Amit Nirwal, Darshan J, Akash Pikalmunde, Mohammad Nabibakhsh, Abozar Mighani, Ran Singh. 
Substitutes: Rohit Banne, Sachin Vittala, Manoj Gowda, Rohit, Ravindra Kumavat. 

Tamil Thalaivas: Manjeet, Surjeet Singh (c), Mohit, Bhavani Rajput, K Prapanjan, Sagar, Sahil Singh. 
Substitutes: Sahil Surender, Sagar Krishna, Ajinkya Pawar, Asiri Alawathge, Athul MS. 

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Right then, the Tamil Thalaivas and the Bengal Warriors have had pretty contrasting seasons thus far. While the former mostly dealt in ties before unlocking the magic formula for sealing the deal, the Warriors need to pick themselves up and come out all guns blazing if they want to have any chance at retaining their title. The Thalaivas are placed fourth on the points table with 27 points after three wins, one loss and four tied encounters. The Warriors too have three wins but the rest of their five encounters have all been lost. They are reeling at the tenth position in the points table with 17 points to their name. 

It has been a difficult task for Maninder Singh this season as the skipper has had to do the bulk of the scoring. Despite Maninder putting in his very best, the Warriors side have just been unable to provide him with support in the defence and raiding. Nabibakhsh has been the lone player apart from Maninder who has come good for the Warriors but it has just not been enough for them. The Warriors have lost four out of their last five encounters and will be desperate to get back to winning ways. 

The Thalaivas are on a six-match unbeaten streak coming into this contest, which includes three ties and three wins. They have been phenomenal this season and are just getting into their groove. Surjeet Singh has led the side fantastically, and the veteran's presence on the mat boosts the confidence of the young defenders playing alongside him. The raiding department has plenty of options as well, with the likes of Manjeet, Athul MS, Bhavani Rajput and do-or-die specialist Ajinkya Pawar coming good for the Thalaivas. They will certainly be starting this game as favourites and will definitely look to extend their unbeaten streak by one more match. 

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's live coverage of the Pro Kabaddi League 2022. The Bengal Warriors will take on the Tamil Thalaivas to kick off the proceedings today. All you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy as I, Maanas Upadhyay, bring to you everything that unfolds in what promises to be an absolute edge-of-the-seat thriller!