Sun Oct 20 19:39:08 UTC 2024: **Pro Kabaddi League 11th Season Summary: Gujarat Giants vs. Bengaluru Bulls**
– **Match Outcome**: Gujarat Giants commenced their PKL 11th season with a victory, defeating Bengaluru Bulls 36-32 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium.
– **Bengaluru Bulls**: This match marked the second consecutive loss for the Bulls in the current season.
– **Key Players**:
– For Gujarat:
– Paratik Dahiya scored 8 points.
– Guman Singh contributed 6 points.
– Somveer made a significant impact with a ‘High 5’.
– Himanshu Singh added 7 points.
– For Bengaluru:
– Pardeep Narwal scored 9 points and became the first player in PKL history to surpass 1700 raid points.
– Ajinkya Pawar also shone with 7 points.
– **Match Highlights**:
– Pardeep initially took the lead for Bulls with quick points.
– The game saw several lead changes, with both teams exchanging points.
– Gujarat made a comeback, overcoming a halftime deficit of 19-16 to lead 25-23 after an all-out.
– In the final minutes, despite close scoring, Bengaluru struggled to recover, ultimately conceding victory to Gujarat.
– **Conclusion**: Gujarat’s solid performance showcased strong teamwork and individual brilliance, setting a positive tone for the season ahead.