India win by a huge 61-21 margin, while Pakistan win 57-19 vs Japan.
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11:16 (IST)24 NOV 2017
Apologies for the gap in commentary as there is a technical issue with the live footage.
11:12 (IST)24 NOV 2017
SUPER TACKLE!
Iraq complete a super tackle on Maninder Singh as he is brought down with a double ankle hold.
11:10 (IST)24 NOV 2017
Another touch point for Iraq!
11:10 (IST)24 NOV 2017
Now, Rahul Chaudhari is sent out after the raider slips away from the ankle hold.
11:09 (IST)24 NOV 2017
It's a point for Iraq as the raider gets a touch on Maninder Singh on the right-in position.
11:08 (IST)24 NOV 2017
Iraq are in trouble once again as they are down to just two defenders on the mat.
11:05 (IST)24 NOV 2017
India are playing with Surender Nada and Mohit Chhillar on the corners and Surjeet in the cover position. Rahul Chaudhari, Ajay Thakur and Maninder Singh are the raiders in action.
11:00 (IST)24 NOV 2017
ALL OUT! The surrender raid allows India to complete another all out and Iraq now have three men on the mat.
10:59 (IST)24 NOV 2017
At halftime, the score was 30-3 in India's favour.
10:58 (IST)24 NOV 2017
Rahul Chaudhari gets the Iraqi defence down to two with a running hand touch.
10:57 (IST)24 NOV 2017
Surender Nada strikes!
A fine tackle from the left corner.
10:56 (IST)24 NOV 2017
And finally, we have the footage of the match. Maninder Singh scored a solitary point after a poor advanced tackle.
10:47 (IST)24 NOV 2017
It's halftime on both courts. Pakistan are leading against Japan, while India are ahead against Iraq. We will bring to you the latest updates and information from the match as and when possible.
10:29 (IST)24 NOV 2017
Unfortunately, the India vs Iraq match is on the non-TV court and is being played alongside the Japan vs Pakistan match. We will bring to you the latest updates from the India match as soon as possible.
10:26 (IST)24 NOV 2017
It's a fast start for Japan as they start off with a successful tackle and a super raid.
10:12 (IST)24 NOV 2017
Right now, the Japan vs Pakistan is starting. We still await the India match to start.
01:17 (IST)24 NOV 2017
After three months of continuous action in the Pro Kabaddi League, the world's biggest kabaddi stars are back in action this time in the Asian Kabaddi Championships 2017, which kick off today in Gorgan, Iran. India start as favourites in both the men's and women's categories but can expect fierce resistance from the likes of Iran, South Korea and Pakistan.
In the men's draw, the Indian team have been drawn against Iraq, Japan, Afghanistan and arch-rivals Pakistan. They kick off their campaign with an opener against Iraq, which will start at 10 am IST on Friday.
Here is the Indian team's squad for the championships: Ajay Thakur (c), Deepak Niwas Hooda, Mahendra Singh Dhaka, Maninder Singh, Mohit Chhillar, Nitin Tomar, Pardeep Narwal, Rahul Chaudhari, Rohit Kumar, Sachin, Sandeep Narwal, Surender Nada, Surjeet (vc), Vishal Bharadwaj
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