PKL Season 12 Opener: Tamil Thalaivas Edge Telugu Titans 38-35 in Vizag Thriller

Tamil Thalaivas Defeat Telugu Titans 38-35 in Season 12 Opener

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 kicked off in dramatic fashion as Tamil Thalaivas edged Telugu Titans 38-35 at the Vishwanadh Sports Club. Arjun Deshwal delivered the first Super 10 of the season, while Pawan Sehrawat sealed victory with a last-minute Super Raid.

First Half: Neck and Neck Battle

♦ Arjun Deshwal struck first for Thalaivas, scoring on his opening raid.

♦ Bharat Hooda responded for Titans with key Do-Or-Die raid points, leveling the game 5–5.

♦ Hooda also celebrated his 600th PKL raid milestone during the opening half.

♦ At halftime, Tamil Thalaivas held a slim 14–13 lead as Deshwal piled up seven raid points.

Second Half: Titans Surge, Thalaivas Fight Back

♦ Bharat Hooda triggered the season’s first All Out, giving Titans a 19–14 lead.

♦ Arjun Deshwal continued scoring, notching a Super 10, while Pawan Sehrawat opened his account.

♦ Thalaivas leveled 28–28 with under 5 minutes to go and secured their own All Out to lead 31–29.

Clutch Finish for Thalaivas

♦ Bharat Hooda hit nine raid points to keep Titans alive late in the match.

♦ In the dying moments, Pawan Sehrawat delivered a decisive Super Raid, sealing a 38–35 victory.

Quick Stats:

♦ Arjun Deshwal (Thalaivas) – 10 raid points (Super 10)

♦ Pawan Sehrawat (Thalaivas) – 9 points, clutch Super Raid

♦ Bharat Hooda (Titans) – 9 raid points, 600th raid milestone

Upcoming PKL Season 12 Matches – Aug 30

♦ Match 1: Telugu Titans vs UP Yoddhas – 8:00 PM

♦ Match 2: U Mumba vs Gujarat Giants – 9:00 PM

Tickets: District by Zomato