Gujarat Giants Vs Puneri Paltan 14 October 2022

So that was it! A fantastic Friday comes to a close in PKL season 9. Thanks for tuning in with me, Saikrishna MD, on Sportskeeda's live coverage. Signing-off, Adios!

FULL TIME! Gujarat Giants 47 - 37 Puneri Paltan

This was a truly thrilling contest. The Gujarat Giants were absolutely clinical tonight and they have completed a comprehensive win over the Puneri Paltan. The Giants have finally got their first five points of the season, while the Paltans are still searching for the same. Despite ending up on the losing side, Aslam Inamdar was terrific as he scored 19 raid points. On the other hand, it was a complete team effort led by Rakesh Sangroya who amassed 15 raid points to cap off a brilliant result for the Giants.

39' Aslam puts in yet another quick raid and gets a touch point to close this game. 

39' Rakesh is using the clock to his advantage and completes his last raid.

39' Aslam puts in a quick bonus. 

38' A quick back kick from Aslam fetches him a touch point.

38' Review unsuccessful: Rakesh got in a touch before entering the lobby. The point stands. 

38' DO OR DIE! Rakesh HS gets another point to extend their lead over the Paltan.

37' Aslam Inamdar misses on a touch point. Returns back empty-handed.

Gujarat Giants 46 - 32 Puneri Paltan

37' Shankar with a pure wrestling stuff with a back hold, an impressive tackle to pull off!

36' DO OR DIE! Gaurav Khatri steps out and Mahendra Rajput also gets a bonus point.

35' Coach BC Ramesh of the Puneri Paltan says his players to go in for quick bonus points during the strategic time-out. 

35' With the final 5 minutes remaining in this match, can the Paltan manage to get a point out of this or have they let this go already?

34' Sourav Gulia picks up a tackle point and registers a High 5!

34' ALL OUT! The Giants have inflicted yet another all-out.

Gujarat Giants 42 - 31 Puneri Paltan

33' SUPER RAID! Rakesh with a proper desi kabaddi move, gets back with three points.

32' Arkam Shaikh with a fabulous dash on Aslam gets a the tackle point.

31' Mahendra the super-sub begins his work, gets two brilliant touch points.

30' Mahendra Rajput comes in as a substitute and puts in an empty raid.

29' ALL OUT! It was surrender raid and the Giants are crusading away with a 6-point lead.

Gujarat Giants 33 - 27 Puneri Paltan

28' Rakesh picks up 2 touch points and completes yet another Super 10 this season.

Gujarat Giants 29 - 26 Puneri Paltan

27' Rakesh with a toe touch on Fazel Atrachali. Gets an important point.

27' Aslam gets a quick point.

26' Sourav Gulia with a dash on Nabibakhsh and gets a tackle point. 

25' Sandeep Kandola comes in as a substitute for the injured Rinku.

25' An injury scare at the Kanteerava now. That move was so very lethal and the medical staff is having a close look into it.

25' High risk maneuver! The Gujarat Giants defence pulls an insane tackle.  

24' Aslam gets a bonus point and registers his second Super 10 of the season.

Gujarat Giants 22 - 25 Puneri Paltan

23' Mohit Goyat dives and puts in an ankle-hold on Ranjit. 

22' WOW! Aslam was so close to the mid-line and almost had a point, but Arkam puts a saving tackle to send the raider to the bench.

21' ALL OUT! Gaurav Khatri puts a tackle on Parteek Dahiya and they have inflicted an all-out. 

21' Bonus point for Parteek Dahiya.

21' Aslam Inamdar picks up a running hand touch.

HALF TIME! Gujarat Giants 19 - 17 Puneri Paltan

This match is surely going down to the wire. Both teams aren't willing to give up as they are both looking for that first win. The two Iranians' form will be a key factor for Paltan to shift gears and go a step ahead. Aslam Inamdar has been solid with raids and is surely looking to go all guns blazing in the second half. Despite a few defensive hiccups, the Giants' attack is seemingly delivering the goods. Rakesh and Chandran Ranjit are showing signs of promise indeed. A thriller second-half gets underway. Stay tuned to find out who gets the all-important win tonight.

19' SUPER TACKLE! Mohit Goyat slips and makes it into the lobby and it's couple of points for the Giants.

19' DO OR DIE! Chandran perishes. Now, they are on equal terms.

Gujarat Giants 17 - 17 Puneri Paltan

18' Shankar commits an error, the Giants are making a comeback.

17' Arkam's late movement, gives enough time for Mohit Goyat to complete a successful raid. 

17' Chandran Ranjit comes back with a quick point.

16' Aslam has been impressive tonight, gets yet another touch point.

15' Nabibakhsh completes a perfect tackle. 

15' Mohit Goyat puts in a cheeky raid and gets a touch point. 

14' ALL OUT! Aslam Inamdar falls prey, the Giants have inflicted the first all-out of the match.

Gujarat Giants 16 - 11 Puneri Paltan

13' Rakesh HS with an high flying effort and gets a point. The Giants have been reduced to just one man.

12' Aslam Inamdar returns with a quick bonus point.

12' Balasaheb Jadhav with a mistake, steps out of the mat and gifts a point to the Giants.

Gujarat Giants 12 - 9 Puneri Paltan

11' Nabibakhsh fails to tackle down Chandran Ranjit who returns with a point.

10' A four-point lead to the Giants at the end of 10 minutes.

9' Rakesh is claiming 2 points and he has got that!

8' Aslam gets a running hand touch on Rinku.

Gujarat Giants 8 - 6 Puneri Paltan

7' DO OR DIE! Rakesh HS gets a bonus and touch point. Balasaheb goes to bench.

6' This match is going pretty even in the initial few minutes. 

6' Shankar and Rinku commit into a perfect tackle.

2' Gaurav Khatri puts in an ankle-hold on Chandran Ranjit and gets his man.

1' Rakesh HS gets his first point of the night. 

1' A strong dash by Sourav Gulia send Aslam Inamdar to the bench.

1' Chandran Ranjit opens the scoresheet with a bonus point.

Big news! Sultan Fazel Atrachali and Mohammad Nabibakhsh will start for the Puneri Paltan. Everyone would be delighted to see these two Iranian powerhouse back in PKL. 

Here are the squads

Gujarat Giants: Chandran Ranjit, Rinku Narwal, Arkam Shaikh, Sourav Gulia, Rakesh HS, Parteek Dhaiya, Shankar Gadai

Puneri Paltan: Fazel Atrachali, Mohammad Nabibakhsh, Jadhav Balasaheb Shahaji, Sanket Sawant, Mohit Goyat, Aslam Inamdar, Gaurav Khatri

Here's all you need to know about tonight's encounter:

https://www.sportskeeda.com/kabaddi/pro-kabaddi-2022-gujarat-giants-vs-puneri-paltan-who-will-win-today-s-pkl-match-18-telecast-details

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda’s coverage of the PKL season 9. After two interesting matches, it’s now time for the last of tonight’s Triple Panga. Gujarat Giants, who are At the bottom of the table will go up against the 10-placed Puneri Paltan in their next match. Both teams are still looking for their first win of the season. The two teams are filled up with exciting young talent who can truly cap off the night with great Kabaddi action.

Aslam Inamdar and Mohit Goyat will be teeing to go up and claim those important points for the Paltan, while the Giants will rely on the attacking threat from Rakesh Sangroya and Chandran Ranjit to gain their places on the table.

All right, it’s about go time and let’s see who will get their hands on those precious 5-points to strengthen their position on the table. A High-intensity battle on cards here. Taking you through all the live action will be me, Saikrishna MD. Sit back, relax and enjoy the live coverage!

Stay tuned for the Toss Update and Teams!