In the 68th match of PKL 10 on January 12, the Puneri Paltan will face the Gujarat Giants at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur, setting the stage for a showdown between the table-toppers.
The Puneri Paltan holds the first position on the points table with 46 points from ten games, while the Gujarat Giants trail at third place with 39 points from 11 matches. The Paltan has been dominant, winning all but one of their ten matches and securing victory in their last five games.

Full Time!! Puneri Paltan secures a comprehensive 37-17 victory over Gujarat Giants. Mohit Goyat attempts to wriggle away from a two-man tackle, but Gujarat manages a super tackle.
The Puneri juggernaut continues with another dominant win, making it eight consecutive victories for Puneri Paltan.
PKL Season 10: PUN 37 - 17 GUJ | Full Time
Shadloui triumphs over the Sultan, securing a point in a do-or-die raid. Fazel Atrachali attempts an ankle hold but concedes a point. However, Shadloui returns the favor with an unnecessary attempt at a tackle.
PUN 36 - 15 GUJ
Aslam Inamdar rushes across after the raid and manages to get a kick on the retreating raider, showcasing pure domination from Puneri Paltan.
Shadloui secures another point for Pune with a one-man ankle hold. The two-man defense of Gujarat Giants successfully executes a super tackle to remove Mohit Goyat, earning two points for Gujarat.
PUN 35 - 14 GUJ
Shadloui has an empty raid. In a do-or-die raid, Aslam Inamdar successfully gets an ankle hold on Rohit Gulia. Gujarat Giants take a review, looking for a bonus, but the review is unsuccessful.
PUN 33 - 12 GUJ
Mohit Goyat almost manages to wriggle out of the four-man tackle, showing resilience. Arkam Sheikh receives a green card for shirt pulling.
PUN 32 - 12 GUJ
A solid chain tackle from the right corner and the right in results in Parteek Dahiya being out. Gaurav Khatri completes his high five with this successful tackle.
PKL Season 10: PUN 32 - 11 GUJ
Sonu attempts to go after Shadloui following Fazel's advice, but the defender manages to get a strong hold, removing Sonu. The four-man Gujarat defense successfully holds on to Mohite during the do-or-die raid.
PUN 31 - 11 GUJ
Abinesh nonchalantly picks up another defensive point, and the last man standing is forced to concede a point, completing the second all-out of the match.Mohit Goyat escapes from the ankle hold to extend Puneri Paltan's lead.
PUN 30 - 10 GUJ
Parteek Dahiya secures a bonus but runs into a dash from Mohite, finding himself out of bounds. A collective defensive effort results in Nitin getting tackled.
In a do-or-die raid, Aslam Inamdar successfully secures the point, eliminating Sultan Dange.
PUN 24 - 10 GUJ
The second half begins with an empty raid from Pankaj Mohite, followed by Parteek Dahiya's empty raid. In a do-or-die raid, Mohite successfully secures a running hand touch on Arkam Sheikh.
PUN 21 - 9 GUJ
As the clock ticks down, Nabibaksh fails to get a touch, and Gujarat Giants secure a bonus point, resulting in the game's first all-out.
Aslam Inamdar manages to get the bonus and escapes the left corner's dash. Gujarat challenges against the bonus, and the successful review nullifies the bonus.
Abinesh executes a forceful dash to shove Sonu out of the mat. In another successful raid, Mohit Goyat earns his second point.
However, Gujarat Giants strike back as Mohit Goyat gifts a point to Parteek, and a touch on Aslam adds two more points for Gujarat.
Half Time!! The score stands at 20-9, with Gujarat Giants holding a commanding lead over Puneri Paltan.
PUN 20 - 9 GUJ
Shadloui showcases an advance tackle, with other defenders joining to pull the raider back just in time. Fazel Atrachali misses his ankle hold on Mohit Goyat, leaving Gujarat with only one player remaining on the mat.
PUN 14 - 6 GUJ
Aslam Inamdar continues his stellar performance, increasing the lead for Puneri Paltan. Sanket Sawant successfully holds Parteek Dahiya.
Aslam Inamdar adds another point to his tally, easing out of the ankle hold attempted by Sombir. He has already accumulated five points in the match.
PUN 12 - 6 GUJ
Shadloui attempts an optimistic ankle hold but concedes an easy point to Sonu. Pankaj Mohite, although close to the midline, is pulled back by the Giants' defense. In a super tackle, Gaurav Khatri dashes Sonu out, securing the tackle point for Paltan.
PUN 8 - 6 GUJ
Nabibaksh attempts to jump over a tackle, but Gaurav Khatri is quick to pin him down. Mohit Goyat concedes a tackle point to Sombir. Parteek has an empty raid, prompting a Time Out.
PUN 7 - 4 GUJ
Aslam Inamdar shines with a backward kick and a crucial tackle, extending Puneri Paltan's lead. Parteek is tackled in a do-or-die raid, leading to points for both teams.
Sultan Dange impresses with an ankle hold. Sonu's successful review earns a point, and Pankaj Mohite surprises with a toe touch.
PUN 6 - 3 GUJ
Aslam Inamdar continues his impact, earning another tackle point by holding on to Parteek Dahiya. He further extends the lead with a reverse toe touch, showcasing a fast start for Puneri Paltan.
PUN 3 - 0 GUJ
The second match of the day begins with Puneri Paltan facing the Gujarat Giants. Mohammadreza Chiyaneh and Fazel Atrachali are key players to watch. Puneri Paltan wins the toss and chooses the court.
Parteek Dahiya initiates the game with an empty raid.Aslam Inamdar secures the first raid points of the day for Puneri Paltan.Aslam Inamdar adds to his contribution with a tackle point, successfully holding on to Parteek Dahiya.
PUN 1 - 1 GUJ
Puneri Paltan: Aslam Mustafa (C), Abinesh Nadarajan, Sanket Sawant, Pankaj Mohite, Mohit Goyat, Gaurav Khatra, Mohammadreza Chiyaneh
Gujarat Giants: Parteek Dahiya, Deepak Singh, Arkram Sheikh, Sonu, Mohammad Nabibaksh, Sombir, Fazel Atrachali (C)
In the most recent clash between Puneri Paltan and Gujarat Giants in Season 9, the latter emerged victorious with a scoreline of 51-39.
Puneri Paltan leads PKL Season 10 points table with 9 wins and 1 loss in 10 matches, accumulating 46 points.
Gujarat Giants stand third with 7 wins and 4 losses, totaling 39 points.
In PKL Season 10, Rakesh leads Gujarat Giants' raiding with 71 points in 11 matches, including 8 do-or-die raid points.
Fazel Atrachali excels in defense with 31 tackle points. Rohit Gulia tops all-round performance with 35 points.
In PKL 10, Mohit Goyat leads Puneri Paltan's raiding with 68 points in 10 matches. Gaurav Khatri manages the defense with 32 tackle points.
Keep an eye on all-rounder Aslam Inamdar, who has amassed 76 points.
Puneri Paltan: Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyanneh, Vahid Rezaei Mehr, Ahmed Mustafa Enamdar, Ishwar, Hardee, Abhinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri, Sanket Sawant, Pankaj Mohite, Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Akash Shinde, Badal Singh, Aditya Shinde
Gujarat Giants: Sombir, Vikas Jaglan, Saurav Gulia, Deepak Rajendra Singh, Ravi Kumar, More GB, Jeetendra Yadav, Nitesh, Jagdeep, Balaji D, Manuj, Sonu, Rakesh Sangroha, Rohan Singh, Partik Dahiya, Fazal Atrachali, Rohit Gulia, Mohammad Esmail Nabibakhsh, Arkam Sheikh
In PKL history, Puneri Paltan and Gujarat Giants have faced off 12 times. Gujarat Giants hold the advantage with 8 victories, while Puneri Paltan has won 3 times, and one match ended in a tie.
Matches Played: 12
Puneri Paltan Wins: 3
Gujarat Giants Wins: 8
Draws: 1
Hello and welcome to the live blog coverage of PKL Season 10, where Puneri Paltan face off against Gujarat Giants.
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 9:00 PM IST!
Despite their successful streak, the Puneri Paltan faced tough challenges in recent matches against the UP Yoddhas and the Tamil Thalaivas.
In a hard-fought 29-26 win against the Thalaivas, the Paltan's raiders struggled, relying on the exceptional defensive efforts of Gaurav Khatri and Shadloui, who contributed significantly with six and five tackle points, respectively.
In contrast, the Gujarat Giants exhibited a strong performance in their previous match, defeating the Telugu Titans 37-30 after trailing at halftime.
Notably, right cover defender Deepak Singh stood out with an impressive nine tackle points at a 100% success rate, while Rakesh Sangroya delivered a Super 10 in the raiding department. The upcoming clash promises an intriguing battle between the Puneri Paltan's resilient defense and the Gujarat Giants' well-rounded attack.