Tamil Thalaivas Vs U.p. Yoddhas 22 November 2024

FULL-TIME! The Yoddhas register a thumping win here! 

At halftime, the score was tied at 13-13, reflecting a tight contest between Tamil Thalaivas and UP Yoddhas. The second half saw UP Yoddhas gain the upper hand, with Bharat and Bhavani Rajput stepping up in raids, helping UP build a steady lead. 

Bhavani Rajput’s performance was particularly impressive, securing a Super 10 by the end of the match. UP’s defence also held strong, with Hitesh scoring a high-five, making it tough for the Thalaivas to gain any momentum. Meanwhile, Tamil Thalaivas struggled to keep up, with key players like Sachin and Narender unable to find their form tonight. Nitesh tried to make an impact in defence, but overall, Thalaivas’ defensive efforts faltered in the second half. With both offence and defence clicking, UP Yoddhas ultimately emerged as the dominant side in this intense battle.

40' FULL-TIME! Vishal shows his skill with back-to-back raid points, taking down Ashu Singh for the Thalaivas. But his luck soon runs out as Mahender Singh steps up with a solid tackle, halting his streak.

In a do-or-die raid for UP Yoddhas, Akshay Suryawanshi makes it count in style, sending both Nitesh Kumar and Moein Shafaghi to the bench. The Yoddhas have delivered a decisive blow here.

Tamil Thalaivas 24 - 40 UP Yoddhas

38' Do-or-die raid for Bhavani Rajput gets the better of Amir Hossein. Now Moen goes for the raid and gets a touch point on Hitesh.

Moen Shafagi goes in for the raid but gets out of bounds as he slips.

Bhavani Rajput goes in for the raid, and gets his Super 10 with a touch on Abhishek!

Tamil Thalaivas 23 - 37 UP Yoddhas

34' Do-or-die raid for the Yoddhas and Bhavani Rajput cleans up Nitesh and Abhishek. All-out! Now it's a 14-point lead for the UP side.

Moen Shafagi goes in for the raid and escapes Mahender's block.

Bharat gets the touch on Nitesh with a quick run, further extending the lead for UP.

Vishal goes in and gets a touch point. Bharat Hooda is tackled by Abhishek now.

Tamil Thalaivas 17 - 34 UP Yoddhas

30' Vishal Chahal and Bhavani Rajput exchange successful raids, keeping the scoreboard ticking on both sides.

Vishal's next raid, however, is cut short as Sumit tackles him with a well-timed move, setting up a Super Tackle opportunity for the Thalaivas.

Gagana Gowda enters with high expectations but opts for a cautious approach, returning with an empty raid. The teams take a timeout.

Tamil Thalaivas 17 - 27 UP Yoddhas

27' Moein Shafaghi steps in for Narender and quickly makes his presence felt, catching Bharat for his first point. But his moment is short-lived as Bhavani Rajput retaliates, sending him back to the bench.

UP Yoddhas continue their defensive dominance with Bhavani Rajput taking down Tamil Thalaivas’ star defender Nitesh after an advanced tackle attempt.

The intensity doesn’t let up - Moein Shafaghi charges back but is blocked by a solid Manender Singh.

UP's defence stands firm as Sachin’s raid ends with him falling into Hitesh’s trap.

Gagana Gowda faces a do-or-die raid, and just as he seems caught, Amir steps into the lobby before a touch, allowing the raider to stay safe.

Tamil Thalaivas 17 - 25 UP Yoddhas

23' Keshav Kumar comes through with a stellar raid, managing to take down two defenders back-to-back, sending both Abhishek Manokaran and Amir Hossein Bastami to the bench.

Bhavani Rajput follows up with a touch on Anuj, putting Tamil under immense pressure.

With only the last man standing, Nitesh Kumar steps up for a do-or-die raid but is tackled confidently by UP's defence, resulting in an all-out. UP Yoddhas take the lead with this crucial play, shifting the momentum firmly in their favour

Tamil Thalaivas 14 - 20 UP Yoddhas

HALF-TIME!

At halftime, it’s a tight, defense-heavy contest between Tamil Thalaivas and UP Yoddhas. Both teams started off closely matched, with most points in the first half coming from strong defensive play. 

It’s been a game of patience, with both sides relying heavily on do-or-die raids, keeping the scores relatively low. Nitesh Kumar has been exceptional for Tamil, effectively pinning down UP's raiders, while Hitesh has held his ground well for UP. Star raiders Sachin and Narender have yet to find their rhythm, struggling to make a mark tonight, while Bharat started strong but has since been thwarted by the resilient Thalaivas’ defence. 

With the action building, the second half promises an intense showdown as both teams look to tip the scales in their favour.

20' Sachin puts up an empty raid. In return, Bharat puts up one. Both teams playing on DOD raids.

Do-or-die raid moment for Sachin, but he falls for UP's defence.

Bharat in his DOD raid, gets pinned down by Nitesh Kumar who gets his High 5. Nitesh has got a staggering strike rate this season.

Both teams play heavily on the defence, as Vishal is tackled by Hitesh. Solid stuff from both teams.

And Narender ends the last raid of the first half with an empty.

Tamil Thalaivas 13 - 13 UP Yoddhas

17' Vishal goes in for the raid, and returns empty-handed.

In the do-or-die raid for the Yoddhas, Bhavani Rajput is pinned down by Amir and Anuj's chain tackle.

Do-or-die raid for the Thalaivas now, and Ashu Singh gets the better of him

Abhishek with a brilliant dash gets the better of Keshav.

Tamil Thalaivas 12 - 11 UP Yoddhas

14' Sachin puts up an empty raid.

Do-or-die raid for the Yoddhas, and Keshav is pinned down by Nitesh Kumar who gets his 4th tackle point of the night.

Sachin goes for the raid and gets tackled by Hitesh

Gagana Gowda puts up an empty raid for the Yoddhas. 

Tamil Thalaivas 10 - 10 UP Yoddhas

12' Vishal goes out of bounds, while Gagan Gowda puts up an empty raid.

Narender goes in for the raid, but Mahender dashes him out. It's a neck-on-neck battle.

Tamil Thalaivas 9 - 9 UP Yoddhas

10' Tamil Thalaivas are on a roll, picking up back-to-back points as the contest intensifies.

Nitesh expertly pins down UP’s raider, adding another defensive point.

Vishal then charges in for Tamil and manages a swift toe touch on Sumit, keeping up the momentum.

Amirhossein Bastami steps up for Thalaivas and executes a solid tackle on Bharat and sends him to the bench. 

Tamil Thalaivas 9 - 7 UP Yoddhas

7' Sachin heads in for a do-or-die raid for the Tamil Thalaivas but is stopped short by Sumit, who tackles him down with precision.

UP Yoddhas' Bhavani Rajput then takes his turn for a do-or-die raid and capitalizes smoothly, picking up an easy point from Vishal's slip-up.

Tamil Thalaivas 5 - 6 UP Yoddhas

3' Sachin goes in for the first raid but returns empty-handed for the Tamil Thalaivas.

Bharat then uses his reach to full advantage, stretching just enough to touch the line despite Nitesh Kumar’s tight grip.

Bhavani Rajput smartly picks up a bonus point, adding to UP's tally.

Narender Kandola finally breaks through for the Thalaivas, leaping over Sumit, who misjudges the move. Bharat keeps the momentum going as Amir’s error costs Tamil another point. Sachin follows up with a smooth-running hand touch, adding an easy point to Thalaivas

Tamil Thalaivas 2 - 3 UP Yoddhas

Tamil Thalaivas
Starters: Amirhossein Bastami, Nitesh Kumar, Abishek S Manokaran, Sachin Tanwar, Narender , Vishal Chahal , Anuj Gawade

Bench: Sahil Singh, Ronak, Nitin Chandel, Moein Safaghi, Aashish Umed, Sourabh Fagare, Chandran Ranjit

U.P. Yoddhas
Starters: Mahender Singh, Bharat, Bhavani Rajput, Hitesh, Ashu Singh, Sumit, Keshav Kumar

Bench: Sachin, Vivek Kumar, Shaul Kumar, Surender Gill, Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi, Aksham R. Suryawanshi, Gagana Gowda

Welcome to the live coverage of Match 69 in Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, where Tamil Thalaivas face off against UP Yoddhas at Noida Indoor Stadium. 

Both teams are neck-and-neck on the points table with 28 points each, and they’ll be eager to break away from the pack. Tamil Thalaivas come into this match after a tough 29-36 loss to Haryana Steelers, marking their sixth defeat this season. Meanwhile, UP Yoddhas held their ground in a nail-biting 29-29 tie against Puneri Paltan. 

With Tamil Thalaivas leading the head-to-head record 7-5, they’ll be aiming to replicate their last season’s 32-25 win against UP Yoddhas. Key players to watch include Tamil Thalaivas' Narender Kandola and Nitesh Kumar, while UP Yoddhas' Bhavani Rajput and Bharat Hooda will look to shine. Catch the intense action live at 08:00 PM IST!