Sat Sep 06 14:20:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: Gujarat Giants Dominate Tamil Thalaivas in PKL Clash**
**Visakhapatnam, India – September 6, 2025** – The Gujarat Giants secured a decisive 37-28 victory over the Tamil Thalaivas in match 18 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025, held at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium. The Giants showcased a strong performance, particularly in the second half, to pull away from a tightly contested first half.
The Thalaivas and Giants battled closely, with the score tied at 7-7 early in the game. Arjun Deshwal of the Thalaivas and Mohammadreza Shadloui, were central in the early stages. However, the Giants began to assert their dominance, led by Nitin Panwar who executed three crucial Super Tackles in the first half, helping Gujarat establish a six-point lead (18-12) by halftime.
The second half saw the Giants extend their lead, culminating in an all-out on the Thalaivas with just five minutes remaining. Shridhar Kadam’s Super Raid, eliminating star Thalaivas raider Pawan Sehrawat, further solidified the Giants’ advantage.
Despite a strong showing from Arjun Deshwal, the Thalaivas were unable to overcome the Giants’ relentless defense and strategic raiding. The Gujarat Giants’ victory moves them up in the PKL 2025 points table.
**Starting Lineups:**
* **Tamil Thalaivas:** Arjun Deshwal, Ronak, Aashish, Pawan Sehrawat, Himanshu, Sagar Rathee, Nitesh Kumar
* **Gujarat Giants:** Harish, Nitin Panwar, Shubham Kumar, Rakesh, Lucky Sharma, Himanshu Singh, Mohammadreza Shadloui
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