Telugu Titans led by Hi-Flyer Pawan Sehrawat, roared back from 9 points down at one stage, to swat aside the challenge from Gujarat Giants at the Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune on Saturday in PKL Season 11.

Telugu Titans who won 36-32 went one step closer to achieving qualification for the PKL Playoffs. For Telugu Titans, Pawan Sehrawat scored 12 points, while Vijay Malik got 8 and Ashish Narwal added 6 more to the cause. Meanwhile, Rakesh finished with 10 points and Guman Singh pocketed 9 for Gujarat Giants.

Gujarat Giants started off brilliantly as they picked up an early lead but more importantly they had accounted for Pawan Sehrawat and Vijay Malik off the first two plays of the game. Telugu Titans were under pressure for a bit, but their ace raiders were back on the mat soon as Gujarat Giants conceded the advantage within the first five minutes.

Ashish Narwal was leading the charge for Telugu Titans, who continued to keep the pressure on their opponents. Gujarat Giants’ defence were doing well to keep Pawan Sehrawat quiet, while Guman Singh and Rakesh were picking up crucial raids. Just before the first half was about to end, Gujarat Giants landed an All-Out and picked up a 6-point lead and were ending the half strongly. Guman then landed a two-point raid as well and the Giants went into the break with a 18-11 lead.

Gujarat Giants started off the second half strongly, continuing to build on their lead and kept Pawan Sehrawat from going through the gears. Neeraj Kumar and Manuj in the Gujarat Giants defence were having a fine game as was Guman Singh and Rakesh in their attack.

Around the half-hour mark, Pawan Sehrawat flicked a switch and then scored a flurry of important raids, which turned the game on its head. Telugu Titans had snatched the momentum away from Gujarat Giants, who still led.

Soon after, Telugu Titans scored an All-Out on their opponents and then proceeded to wipe out the deficit. Gujarat Giants were under pressure as Telugu Titans had suddenly cranked up the intensity by a couple of notches. With five minutes left, the Hi-Flyer Pawan Sehrawat registered his Super 10 as Telugu Titans stormed into a 5-point lead. Soon after Telugu Titans landed a second All-Out and eventually went onto pick up a morale-boosting win over Gujarat Giants.

Top Performers

Telugu Titans

Best Raider - Pawan Sehrawat (12 raid points)

Best Defender - Sagar (2 tackle points)

Gujarat Giants

Best Raider - Rakesh (10 raid points)

Best Defender - Manuj (3 tackle points)

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