A top 25-point performance from Parteek Dahiya helps Gujarat Giants defeat Bengal Warriors

The young and sensational Parteek Dahiya scored more than 20 raid points, as the Gujarat Giants swatted away the challenge of the Bengal Warriors by 51-42. The Gujarat Giants, who rode a 25-point performance from Parteek Dahiya, registered their sixth win in Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League, and their third on the bounce. For the Bengal Warriors, Nitin Kumar scored 12 points while Maninder Singh registered 11.

Rakesh got proceedings underway for the Gujarat Giants with a smart raid, after which Shrikant Jadhav stepped out of bounds, giving the men in orange a slender early lead against the Bengal Warriors. Rakesh and Parteek Dahiya kept pushing forward for the Gujarat Giants, while Maninder Singh and Nitin Kumar led the charge for Bengal Warriors, with both sides matching each other blow for blow.

Right after the 10-minute mark, Parteek Dahiya put in a big raid, and skipper Fazel Atrachali led the All out in the next move, giving the Gujarat Giants a 5-point lead, and some breathing space, in what was turning out to be a very closely fought contest. Parteek Dahiya though took the game by the scruff of the neck, registering an All out on the opposition, to give the Gujarat Giants a solid 13-point lead. By the time the teams went into the break, Gujarat Giants led the Bengal Warriors by 28-17.

Shrikant Jadhav started off the second half with a bang, as he scored a massive 4-point Super Raid. Bengal Warriors had their task cut out, and they were giving it all they had as they looked to mount a comeback. Shrikant Jadhav registered an All out a little while later, and the lead was down to 5 points, with a little over 10 minutes to go in the game. Bengal Warriors were chipping away but Gujarat Giants kept them at arm’s length.

Going into the final phase of play, Bengal Warriors trailed Gujarat Giants by 7 points, and the contest was well and truly on a knife-edge. By now, Parteek Dahiya had registered his Super 10 and was marching on, as Gujarat Giants continued to dominate. Parteek Dahiya scored another All out for his side, as the lead stood at 7 points with just over 5 minutes to go. For Bengal Warriors though, Nitin Kumar and Maninder led the charge in the closing moments, however, Gujarat Giants had enough in the bank and walked off the mat with a comfortable 9-point win.

Top Performers

Gujarat Giants

Best Raider - Parteek Dahiya (22 raid points)

Best Defender - Parteek Dahiya (3 tackle points)

Bengal Warriors

Best Raider - Nitin Kumar (12 raid points)

Best Defender - Aditya S. Shinde (2 tackle points)

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