The UP Yoddhas are gearing up for their 12th match in the 2023-24 Pro Kabaddi League season, facing off against the Tamil Thalaivas.
Unfortunately, the Yoddhas have had a lackluster campaign, managing only three victories thus far. Their recent 31-40 defeat to Puneri Paltan has left them eager to reclaim lost ground in the upcoming clash.

Samuel Wafula makes an error on Vishal Chahal, granting the raider his touchpoint. The match concludes with Tamil Thalaivas defeating UP Yoddhas 46-27.
Gagana Gowda touches Sahil Gulia, but the men in yellow make a strong comeback, securing a comprehensive 19-point victory.
PKL Season 10: UP 27 - 46 TAM | Full Time
Samuel Wafula is tackled by Sagar. Vishal Chahal substitutes Ajinkya Pawar, entering the raid. Vishal manages to escape Nitesh Kumar's hold.Gagana Gowda successfully tags Ronak.
UP 26 - 45 TAM
Narender turns around and secures two touchpoints off Sumit and Gurdeep. UP Yoddhas are on the brink of their third all-out.
Sagar achieves his high-five by tackling Shivam Chaudhary, resulting in Tamil Thalaivas inflicting the third all-out on UP Yoddhas.
Narender gains a bonus, but Nitish Kumar tackles him to salvage a point for the opposition.
UP 25 - 43 TAM
Pardeep has a difficult night, going out for the eighth time in the game as Sagar earns the point. Samuel Wafula substitutes for Nitin Panwar, but Ronak tackles him, sending him back to the bench.
UP 24 - 37 TAM
Vijay Malik achieves a well-deserved SUPER 10 by touching Mohit. In the do-or-die raid, Gurdeep and Sumit successfully tackle Ajinkya Pawar.
Gagana Gowda quickly toe touches Sahil Gulia. Narender eliminates the dangerous Vijay Malik in the raid. Himanshu tackles Gagana Gowda.
UP 24 - 35 TAM
Nitin Panwar, Gurdeep, and Sumit execute a super tackle on Nitin Singh, earning two points. Vijay Malik secures a bonus in the do-or-die raid.
UP 21 - 33 TAM
Skipper Sagar secures the second consecutive point by tackling Gagana Gowda. Nitesh Kumar escapes Nitin Panwar's hold in a do-or-die raid. Pardeep gains a bonus but is once again tackled, with Ajinkya Pawar earning the point.
UP 18 - 33 TAM
Narender continues to shine, cleaning up the two-man UP Yoddhas defense of Nitesh Kumar and Gurdeep, leading to Tamil's second all-out in the game.
Vijay Malik, the standout performer for UP tonight, picks off Mohit and Ronak in the raid.Sagar executes a successful tackle on Vijay Malik.
UP 17 - 30 TAM
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UP 15 - 25 TAM
Gagana Gowda earns a bonus point. Nitesh Kumar executes a brilliant tackle on Nitin Singh, grabbing his thighs.
Vijay Malik claims a touch on Mohit, leading the defenders to walk off, securing another point in the raid. Sahil Gulia gets his fourth tackle point by taking down Pardeep Narwal.
Narender is closing in on a Super 10, picking two touchpoints off Sumit and Gagana Gowda. Vijay Malik touches the in-form Sahil Gulia this time. UP Yoddhas are making an impressive comeback in the second half.
UP 15 - 22 TAM
At halftime, UP Yoddhas trail Tamil Thalaivas 11-19. Sumit grabs Ajinkya Pawar's thigh, thumping him down in a do-or-die raid, securing one point for UP Yoddhas as the first half concludes.
PKL Season 10: UP 11 - 19 TAM | Half Time
Narender ventures too deep in the do-or-die raid and is taken down by Sumit. In another do-or-die raid, Sahil Gulia tackles Pardeep Narwal, adding to the defensive success.
UP 10 - 19 TAM
Vijay Malik utilizes his speed to touch Mohit. Gurdeep attacks Narender early, managing to bring him down, but the young raider crosses the midline with the extension of his left hand.
Sagar tackles Vijay Malik, further extending the lead for Tamil.
UP 9 - 18 TAM
Ajinkya Pawar attempts to evade Sumit's hold with a jump but is successfully taken down. In response, Sahil Gulia tackles Pardeep Narwal.
UP 8 - 16 TAM
Ajinkya Pawar executes a do-or-die raid, securing a sliding toe touch on Nitin Panwar. Surender Gill is tackled by Sahil Gulia, contributing to Tamil's increasing lead.
UP 7 - 15 TAM
Vijay Malik secures a bonus and touches Tamil captain Sagar. Narender increases Tamil's lead with a point against Sumit in the raid. Pardeep Narwal touches Sahil Gulia, reaching the midline.
Narender earns a bonus but is successfully tackled by Gurdeep this time, ending his raid.
UP 6 - 13 TAM
Vijay Malik marks Mohit, earning the initial points for Tamil. Narender not only escapes Gurdeep's hold but also secures a bonus point. Mohit successfully tackles Pardeep Narwal, eliminating him for the second consecutive time.
UP 1 - 5 TAM
Narender initiates with an unsuccessful raid. Himanshu tackles Pardeep Narwal, securing the initial points for Tamil. Ajiknya Pawar successfully touches Sumit in a dynamic move, earning additional points for the team.
UP 0 - 2 TAM
U.P. Yoddhas won the toss and chose the court, gaining the advantage in the game.
UP Yoddhas: Pardeep Narwal, Gurdeep, Nitin Panwar, Surender Gill, Vijay Malik, Nitesh Kumar, Sumit
Tamil Thalaivas: Ajinkya Pawar, Narender, Sahil Gulia, Sagar, M. Abhishek, Mohit, Himanshu
In the Season 9 clash between U.P. Yoddhas and Tamil Thalaivas, the latter emerged victorious in a tie-breaker, securing the win in their encounter.
Pardeep Narwal, U.P. Yoddhas' standout raider, amassed 87 raid points in 11 matches, securing 6 in the last game.
Defensively, Sumit leads with 37 tackle points. All-rounder Vijay Malik, with 33 points, is another key player in PKL Season 10.
Pardeep Narwal excels as the primary raider for U.P. Yoddhas in PKL Season 10, amassing 87 raid points in 11 matches, with 6 raid points in the last game.
Sumit leads defensively with 37 tackle points, while all-rounder Vijay Malik impresses with 33 points.
In the Pro Kabaddi League history, U.P. Yoddhas and Tamil Thalaivas have faced each other 13 times, with both teams winning 5, losing 5, and tying 3 matches.
In PKL Season 10, U.P. Yoddhas rank tenth with 3 wins, 7 losses, and 1 tie, totaling 21 points. Tamil Thalaivas are eleventh with 2 wins and 8 losses, accumulating 14 points. The recent Season 9 encounter ended in a tie-breaker, favoring Tamil Thalaivas.
Matches Played: 13
UP Yoddhas Wins: 5
Tamil Thalaivas Wins: 5
Draws: 3
UP Yoddhas: Gulveer Singh, Nitin Tomar, Pardeep Narwal, Rathan K, James Namaba Kamweti, Aman, Anil Kumar, Durgesh Kumar, Mahipal, Rohit Tomar, Surender Gill, Babu Murugasan, Jaideep, Abozar Mohajer Mighani, Ashu Singh, Nitesh Kumar, Shubham Kumar, Sumit, Gurdeep, Nehal B Sawal Desai & Nitin Panwar
Tamil Thalaivas: Ajinkya Pawar, Himanshu Narwal, Narendra Kandola, Himanshu Tushir, Ke. Selvamani, Vishal Chahal, Nitin Singh, Jatin Fogat, M. Lakshman, Satish Kannan, Sagar Rathi, Himanshu Yadav, M. Abhishek, Sahil Gulia, Mohit Jakhar, Ashish Malik, Amirhossein Bastami, Nitesh Kumar, Raunak Kharb, and Mohammadreza Kabodrahangi
Hello and welcome to the live blog coverage of PKL Season 10, Match 65, where UP Yoddhas will face off against Tamil Thalaivas.
I am Neellohit Ray, your host for today and I will be bringing you all the real time updates of the match.
Stay Tuned! Match starts at 8:00 PM IST!
Scheduled for January 10 at the DOME by NSCI in Mumbai, the Yoddhas will confront the struggling Tamil Thalaivas. The Thalaivas, currently positioned 11th in the league, suffered a setback in their previous match against Puneri Paltan. With just two wins to their name, overcoming the Yoddhas poses a formidable challenge for them.
Both teams are seeking redemption after recent defeats, and the encounter promises to be a crucial test of their abilities. The Yoddhas will strive to capitalize on their opponent's weak form and secure a much-needed victory, while the Thalaivas aim to defy the odds and turn the tide in their favor.
As the Pro Kabaddi League action unfolds, fans eagerly await the outcome of this anticipated match in Mumbai.