Pro Kabaddi 2023 LIVE Score, Match 68: Puneri Paltan vs Gujarat Giants - PKL 10 Live Updates & Commentary

FULL TIME!! Puneri Paltan 37-17 Gujarat Giants

The final verdict is here, and it's an emphatic one! Puneri Paltan continues to operate on a completely different plane, showcasing a unique and aggressive brand of kabaddi that leaves other teams playing catch-up. It's safe to say, there's just no competition for Puneri Paltan this season – they are in a league of their own.

In a game that promised to be a thriller, Puneri Paltan once again unleashed a complete team performance, leaving no room for substitutions. Every member of their starting seven contributed to the spectacle, blurring the lines between raiders and defenders. Gaurav, standing tall, secured his High 5, Shadlou displayed his versatility with four tackle points and a raid point, and Aslam spearheaded the raiding brigade with nine raid points and a tackle point. It was an absolute dominance, maintaining their reign on top of the table.

On the flip side, Gujarat Giants found themselves in a maze, unable to decipher the puzzle posed by Puneri Paltan. Sombir managed to salvage a High 5, but the rest of the squad faltered in the face of Pune's relentless onslaught. When up against Pune, this one-sided affair is bound to happen.

We expected a thriller, but what we witnessed was a masterclass by Puneri Paltan. That concludes today's coverage. I'm Meeth Agrawal, signing off. Good night!! 

40' Puneri Paltan 37-17 Gujarat Giants

Just three men left for Gujarat and it's a do or die for them. Sonu is tackled once again. I have ran out of words to describe this Pune defense. Gaurav gets a block on Sonu at the right corner. 

What is happening here. Do or die for Pune and Shadlou chose to come and show off his raiding skills. And imagine, he gets Fazel. 

A rare mistake by Shadlou who attempts a back hold on Vikas but the raider escapes. 

SUPER TACKLE!!! Vikash gets a point in defense as well. A double ankle hold on Pankaj and timely support by Nabibakhsh. 

Last raid of the day and Aslam goes back with an empty raid. Pune continue their dominance on top. 

38' Puneri Paltan 35-14 Gujarat Giants

I don't know why Gujarat are playing on empty raids. It's just affecting them. 

36' Puneri Paltan 35-14 Gujarat Giants

Do or die for Gujarat. Once again, the raider is out. Aslam gets his first tackle point of the day with an ankle hold on Rohit Gulia. The Gujarat Giants have demanded a bonus though. It doesn't look like one as his foot cuts the bonus line. 

The Paltan are keeping it slow with empty raids. Playing on do or die. 

What a pursuit from Aslam. Absolutely brilliant. A running kick on Arkam who was going back after an empty raid. 

A solo ankle hold by Shadlou. Gets the ankle of Deepak and single handedly gets him. 

SUPER TACKLE!! Finally something to cheer about for Gujarat. The duo of Fazel and Nabibakhsh get Mohit with a block. 

34' Puneri Paltan 32-12 Gujarat Giants

Do or die for Mohit. Ahh, he almost gets a Super raid but has to go back to dugout. Escapes from a block by Sombir but the other defenders pull him back just in time. 

32' Puneri Paltan 32-11 Gujarat Giants

Do or die for Gujarat. But the same result for them as Sonu is tackled by Gaurav with a block. 

TIMEOUT!!

Just 2 points so far for Gujarat so far in the second half. 

30' Puneri Paltan 31-11 Gujarat Giants

Do or die and Pankaj comes for Pune. Attempts a dubki under Sombit but cannot escape. Finally a point for Gujarat. 

28' Puneri Paltan 31-10 Gujarat Giants

What an ankle hold by Shadlou. You won't see such ankle holds that often. Advances and gives no option to escape to Parteek. 

Meanwhile, Mohit escapes from an ankle hold by Deepak. 

A pursuit by Shadlou, attempts a running hand touch on Fazel but gets no point. 

Sonu is in now but Shadlou gets his ankle. Sonu escapes but Abinesh quickly comes for support. 

26' Puneri Paltan 28-10 Gujarat Giants

Nitin in in but a quick block by Sanket supported by the other defenders gives Pune another point. 

Do or die for Pune. Aslam is in once again and this time he gets Fazel Atrachali. Fazel attempts a dash on the right corner but Aslam quickly escapes. 

Abinesh advances and gets an easy block on Sonu. 

ALL-OUT!!! Last man for Gujarat and Aslam wrestles and gets a point. 

24' Puneri Paltan 22-10 Gujarat Giants

Do or die for Pune and it's Pakaj. Gets a running hand touch on Arkam at the right cover. 

Do or die for Parteek as well. However, Pankaj contributes in defense as well as he blocks Parteek. 

22' Puneri Paltan 20-9 Gujarat Giants

A series of empty raids to begin the second half. 

HALF TIME!! Puneri Paltan 20-9 Gujarat Giants

We've hit the halftime mark in the battle between Puneri Paltan and Gujarat Giants, and the sight is oh-so-familiar this season. Puneri Paltan, true to their form, stride into the second half with a commanding 11-point lead.

Aslam Inamdar, with his extraordinary kicks, has been the standout performer for Pune, leaving the Giants in his wake. Gaurav, holding the fort at the right corner, has been nothing short of exceptional, denying Gujarat any room to breathe. Pune is way ahead, and as things stand, an easy victory seems well within their grasp if they can avoid any pitfalls.

On the flip side, Gujarat Giants find themselves in a bit of a struggle, giving away too many easy points. No player seems to have found their rhythm, and a serious regrouping is in order if they harbor any hopes of pulling off an upset here in Jaipur.

The stage is set for an intriguing second half, where Pune looks to maintain their dominance, and Gujarat aims for a spirited fightback.

20' Puneri Paltan 20-9 Gujarat Giants

What a dash from Abinesh. Was standing ahead and dashes Sonu out from the right cover. 

The points just keep coming for Pune. Mohit gets a running hand touch on Deepak. 

A multi-point raid for Parteek. Sends both raiders of Pune. Aslam attempted an ankle hold but doesn't get a hold. Whereas Mohit who came for a dash was too late and steps out of bounds. 

18' Puneri Paltan 18-7 Gujarat Giants

ALL OUT!! Nabibakhsh gets a bonus but is out of bounds while attempting running hand touch. 

Meanwhile, Aslam gets a mult-point raid. Gets a bonus under Sombir and on his way back escapes from Arkam's dash. However, Gujarat have reviewed the bonus and Pune get just one point. 

16' Puneri Paltan 14-6 Gujarat Giants

Aslam is just an energy driver. Jumps and escapes from the ankle hold by Sombir at the right corner. 

Ohhhh Noo!! Almost a super raid for Nitin. Shadlou attempts a double ankle hold but Nitin jumps over him. However, as usual, the Pune defenders were right on time to pull Nitin back. 

First point of the day for Mohit as he gets a touch on Fazel. Gujarat are left with just one man. 

14' Puneri Paltan 11-6 Gujarat Giants

Aslam is an absolute maestro. Second time he does this no look back kick to send Deepak back. 

A great tackle at the left cover by Sanket. Close to the midline but he doesn't care about it and gets the better of Parteek. 

12' Puneri Paltan 9-6 Gujarat Giants

An unnecessary advance ankle hold by Shadlou giving away an easy point to Sonu.

What is happening? Pankaj Mohit escapes from an ankle hold by Sombir and thinks he touched the midline but it turns out he was just short. 

SUPER TACKLE!! A block by Gaurav Khatri from the right corner sends Sonu back. 

TIMEOUT!!

10' Puneri Paltan 7-4 Gujarat Giants

A pursuit from Shadlou as he attempts a kick on Sonu. Doesn't get one and goes back with an empty raid. 

A double ankle hold by Gaurav on Nabibakhsh. The Iranian jumps but the other defenders comes on time to stop him. 

Mohit is also tackled at the other end. Sombir gets a back hold on the right corner. 

8' Puneri Paltan 6-3 Gujarat Giants

Do or die raid for Gujarat and Sonu is in. Goes out of bounds but he claims a running hand touch on Aslam. Gujarat have reviewed it. And it is successful and Sonu got a slight touch on Aslam's jersey. 

Do or die for Pankah and he quickly gets an explosive toe touch on Fazel. 

5' Puneri Paltan 5-2 Gujarat Giants

A thing of beauty from Aslam. A great display of lower body by Aslam as gets a running back kick on Arkam. 

Do or die raid for Parteek but Abinesh dashes him out from the right cover. 

Fazel is in the attack and gets the ankle of Mohit Goyat. 

3' We are seeing a series of empty raids here with both the teams!

Puneri Paltan 3 - 0 Gujarat Giants

1' Parteek starts with an empty raid here for Gujarat!

Aslam Mustafa gets a bonus under the right corner and starts it off for Pune!

Sonu is being tackled by Gaurav Khatri at the right corner with an advance tackle and Aslam bounces over him!

Puneri Paltan 2 - 0 Gujarat Giants

Lineups:
Puneri Paltan:
Starters: Aslam Mustafa, Abinesh Nadrajan, Sanket Sawant, Pankaj Mohite, Mohit Goyat, Gaurav Khatri, Mohammadreza Chiyaneh.
Subs: Vahid RezaEimehr, Dadaso Pujari, Aditya Shinde, Tushar Dattaray, Badal Singh, Akash Shinde, Nitin R.

Gujarat Giants:
Starters: Parteek Dahiya, Deepak Singh, Arkam Shaikh, Sonu, Mohammad Nabibakhsh, Sombir, Fazel Atrachali.
Subs: Narender Hooda, Sourav Gulia, Rohit Gulia, Manuj, Nitin, Balaji D, Vikash Jaglan.

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Ladies and gentlemen gather 'round for a battle that promises to be nothing short of an epic saga! This is Meeth Agrawal, and I'm here to bring you live coverage of the Pro Kabaddi League 2023, featuring the high-voltage clash between Puneri Paltan and Gujarat Giants in the Jaipur leg, marking the 68th game of this tournament.

Now, if there's one showdown that's got everyone on the edge of their seats, it's the face-off between the master and his apprentice. Picture this – Fazel Atrachali, the master, passing the baton to his successor, Mohammadreza Shadlou Chiyaneh, in the battle for supremacy. This is gonna be wait for it, wait for it........Legendary!!

Pune, oh Pune! Unstoppable, unrelenting, and unparalleled this season. A team where raiders double up as defenders and defenders seamlessly transform into raiders. They sit proudly atop the table with a staggering nine wins in 10 matches. A loss might be a blip on their radar, but a win would be the exclamation point that solidifies their dominance. But wait, they can't underestimate the Gujarat Giants, who are having a stellar season of their own.

The Giants, perched at third place with seven wins in 11 games, are a force to be reckoned with. Winning three out of their last four games, including a convincing 37-30 victory over Telugu Titans, the Giants are hungry for more.

Can Fazel Atrachali and his Giants mount the peak, or will Aslam Inamdar and his Paltan script another story of triumph? The stage is set, the players are ready, and the SMS Indoor Stadium awaits another classic. Buckle up, folks as we are in for a treat.