Puneri Paltan Thrash Gujarat Giants 49-30 in PKL Season 11
Puneri Paltan had built a 30-9 lead, with Akash Shinde and Abinesh Nadarajan leading the charge. Despite Guman Singh's best efforts, Gujarat Giants couldn't keep up, and the team suffered another All-Out before halftime.
Match Recap: Puneri Paltan extended their unbeaten streak to four games with a dominant 49-30 victory over Gujarat Giants at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on Monday. The defending champions put on a stunning display, with Akash Shinde scoring 11 points and defenders Abinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri, and Aman all registering a Hi-5 each. For Gujarat Giants, Guman Singh was the standout performer with 12 points.
Puneri Paltan came out of the blocks at a rapid pace and quickly built a commanding lead. The Gujarat Giants struggled to find their rhythm in the early minutes. Within the first five minutes, Abinesh Nadarajan executed a Super Tackle, leading to an All-Out on Gujarat Giants, which gave Puneri Paltan an early advantage.
At the halfway point, Puneri Paltan had built a 30-9 lead, with Akash Shinde and Abinesh Nadarajan leading the charge. Despite Guman Singh's best efforts, Gujarat Giants couldn't keep up, and the team suffered another All-Out before halftime.
The second half continued with Puneri Paltan in full control, scoring at will. Pankaj Mohite, Akash Shinde, Mohit Goyat, Abinesh Nadarajan, and Gaurav Khatri were causing major problems for the Gujarat Giants defense. By the 30-minute mark, Puneri Paltan led by a massive 25 points.
Though Gujarat Giants had a few moments of resurgence, including landing an All-Out on Puneri Paltan, it was far too little too late. Puneri Paltan maintained their dominance to seal a comprehensive victory.
Top Performers:
- Puneri Paltan:
- Best Raider: Akash Shinde (11 raid points)
- Best Defender: Abinesh Nadarajan (5 tackle points)
- Gujarat Giants:
- Best Raider: Guman Singh (12 raid points)
- Best Defender: Jitender Yadav (3 tackle points)
