In the 82nd Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) encounter on January 21 in Hyderabad, the Bengaluru Bulls collided with the Tamil Thalaivas.
The Bengaluru Bulls, having triumphed convincingly over the Telugu Titans in their previous match, boast a record of six victories and eight defeats in 14 outings. Despite securing three wins and enduring two losses in their last five encounters, the Bulls acknowledge the paramount importance of maintaining consistency.

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Bharat intervenes late, executing a backhold on Ajinkya Pawar to halt his scoring. Sagar receives a yellow card for coaching, sidelining him for the remaining two minutes.
Sahil Gulia brings down Bharat in the left corner, reaching 50 tackle points. Tamil Thalaivas secure a significant 17-point victory.
PKL Season 10: BLR 28 - 45 TAM | Full Time
Sushil is brought down by the defense, with Sagar executing an ankle hold for his 50th in PKL Season 10, earning a high five. Ajinkya Pawar follows with a crafty raid, and Bharat eliminates Narender with an unsuccessful tackle attempt.
BLR 27 - 44 TAM
Akshit is tackled by Sahil and Himanshu, requiring two defenders to bring him down. Despite the effort, Thalaivas now hold a substantial lead with less than 3 minutes remaining.
BLR 26 - 42 TAM
Akshit's speed benefits him as Vishal attempts a dash but loses momentum, granting Akshit the point. Vikash Kandola is off the mat, and Bharat lurks in the right cover. Bulls argue that Sahil is out of bounds.
Ajinkya Pawar enters the raid, and despite Babu's attempt at a backhold in the right corner, Pawar's strength prevails. This achievement marks a super 10 for Ajinkya Pawar.
BLR 26 - 41 TAM
The Bulls' reliance on the DOD raid strategy proves ineffective, reducing them to two players. Surjeet, possibly confused, earns a bonus point. Despite Surjeet's urging, an all-out is inflicted as Saurabh Nandal's ankle hold fails, allowing Narender to touch Surjeet.
BLR 25 - 40 TAM
Narender executes a DOD raid, skillfully using a dubki to evade the defense and safely retreat from under the left cover chain, showcasing incredible low evasion. Narender achieves a super ten.
BLR 24 - 36 TAM
Akshit nearly escapes the dubki, but Sagar intervenes timely, preventing him from reaching the midline. Ajinkya Pawar's raid is empty. Sushil, raiding next, is tackled by Sagar in the right flank.
BLR 24 - 34 TAM
Akshit earns a bonus. Narender, caught by the defense, showcases brilliance by turning. Despite appearing to secure two defenders, he is credited with just one in a skillful maneuver.
BLR 24 - 32 TAM
Akshit secures a super 10, raiding the right corner again, leaving Narender as the sole Thalaivas player. Despite Narender's bonus, Bulls bring him down, inflicting an all-out with 11 minutes remaining.
BLR 23 - 31 TAM
Narender gains a bonus, and Akshit's quick touch on Vishal's knee earns a point. Narender attempts a bonus and touches Aman, but referees doubt the bonus. Review is unsuccessful; Narender secures one point, preventing an all-out.
BLR 19 - 30 TAM
Thalaivas' Vishal strategically runs down the clock in a raid. Sushil raids for Bulls, fending off Bastami's tackle attempts, with Sahil providing reinforcement. Sushil successfully touches past the midline, reducing Thalaivas to two players.
BLR 18 - 28 TAM
Thalaivas, with only three players, concede a bonus to Bulls' raider Vishal. Akshit raids for Bulls with a super tackle opportunity. Thalaivas deny him, and Vishal runs down the clock. Substitution with Amirhossein Bastami for a super tackle.
Akshit's subsequent DOD raid initially results in a tackle by Bastami, but after a successful review, Akshit is credited with a touch on the Iranian, securing two points for Bulls.
BLR 16 - 28 TAM
The second half starts with a series of empty raids, and both teams are cautious on their third raid. Ajinkya Pawar attempts a DOD raid with a high dubki but fails against a five-man defense.
Akshit, in a do-or-die raid, capitalizes on Thalaivas' four-men lineup, securing a toe touch on Sagar.
BLR 16 - 25 TAM
At halftime in PKL Season 10, Bengaluru Bulls trail Tamil Thalaivas 14-25. The Bulls have struggled in both raiding and defense, with Akshit being the standout performer.
Established raiders Bharat Hooda and Vikash Kandola face scrutiny for lackluster performances not only in this game but throughout the season.
The defense showed some improvement in the final minutes of the first half, highlighting another area of concern for the Bulls.
PKL Season 10: BLR 14 - 25 TAM | Half Time
Sushil earns another point as Himanshu falls into the trap. Ajinkya Pawar excels with a running hand touch on Parteek. Thalaivas efficiently tackle Sushil. At halftime, Thalaivas lead by 11 points, driven by Ajinkya Pawar's impressive nine raid points, nearing a super 10.
BLR 14 - 25 TAM
Ajinkya Pawar executes a remarkable DOD raid, swiftly touching Parteek in the left corner. Sushil follows with a super raid, earning three points by reaching his hand under two defenders.
Bulls secure their first tackle point as Saurabh Nandal tackles Narender, and both Surjeet and Saurabh go out of bounds, earning a point each.
BLR 13 - 23 TAM
Bulls lose a raider as Akshit's dubki fails, with Thalaivas' left chain proving effective. Despite having their top raider on the bench, Himanshu takes a cautious approach.
Bulls haven't secured a single tackle point in the initial 16 minutes, reflecting a disappointing performance. Vikash Kandola enters but is tackled by Sagar without scoring yet.
BLR 9 - 21 TAM
Ajinkya Pawar executes a successful DOD raid, creating space to escape after touching a defender. Surjeet, the last man raiding, is dashed out, resulting in an all-out for Thalaivas.
Bulls couldn't substitute a raider due to exhaustion. Narender scores a point with a toe touch on Surjeet.
BLR 9 - 19 TAM
Ajinkya Pawar's successful DOD raid reduces Bengaluru Bulls to three players. Sushil's raid is thwarted by a thigh hold from Thalaivas' skipper Sagar. Ajinkya gains a point by skillfully evading a thigh hold from Aman.
Bharat, the last man, secures a touch on Mohit and a bonus, preventing an all-out. Thalaivas' defenders wisely refrain from engaging in the situation.
BLR 9 - 14 TAM
Ajinkya Pawar's raid is empty. Akshit, handling most raiding responsibilities, plays cautiously as the covers stay back. After the first 10 minutes, Thalaivas hold a narrow three-point lead. Ajinkya's subsequent raid is empty, and on his eighth attempt, he is tackled.
BLR 7 - 11 TAM
Narender gains a point due to Bharat's weak ankle hold. Akshit's do-or-die raid eliminates Sagar. Ajinkya Pawar's potential super raid earns two points against Saurabh Nandal and Surjeet.
Akshit responds with a successful dubki, securing two points. Narender earns a bonus. Vikash Kandola's raid is blocked by Narender.
BLR 7 - 10 TAM
Ajinkya Pawar's impressive strength and flexibility are displayed as Parteek attempts to halt him, but Pawar skillfully carries him to the midline, showcasing some acrobatics in the process.
BLR 4 - 5 TAM
Narender's raid is empty, but Akshit scores with a contested touch on M Abishek. Ajinkya Pawar's do-or-die raid is powerful, dragging Aman to the midline. Akshit gains a bonus and eliminates Mohit. Narender secures a bonus point, keeping the score close.
BLR 4 - 4 TAM
The match begins with an unsuccessful raid by Vikash Kandola. Narender, after a prolonged effort, secures a point against Aman. Thalaivas successfully tackle Bharat. Ajinkya Pawar's raid is empty, and Akshit scores a point with a running hand touch on Mohit.
BLR 1 - 2 TAM
Tamil Thalaivas won the toss, and as a result, Bengaluru Bulls will initiate the raiding in the match.
The toss is imminent, so stay tuned for the latest updates on the coin toss that will determine the starting conditions of the match.
Bengaluru Bulls: Bharat, Surjeet Singh, Parteek, Vikash Kandola, Akshit, Saurabh Nandal, Aman
Tamil Thalaivas: Sagar Rathee, Ajinkya Pawar, Sahil Gulia, Narender Kandola, M Abishek, Himanshu Yadav, Mohit
Introducing the starting lineup for today's game, here is the initial roster for Tamil Thalaivas.
Innaiku line-up eppadi?#IdhuNammaTeam | #GiveItAllMachi | #TamilThalaivas | #ProKabaddi | #PKLSeason10 | #BLRvCHE pic.twitter.com/Qegwr7K7RJ
— Tamil Thalaivas (@tamilthalaivas) January 21, 2024
Presenting the starting lineup for today's match, here is the initial roster for Bengaluru Bulls.
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— Bengaluru Bulls (@BengaluruBulls) January 21, 2024
Our starting 7 to take on the Tamil Thalaivas tonight 💪#BengaluruBulls #FullChargeMaadi #GooliKano pic.twitter.com/DVxntHtkSs
On the other side, the Tamil Thalaivas enter the match on the back of a significant triumph over the Patna Pirates, holding a record of four wins and nine losses overall. As these two teams engage in the southern derby, both are determined to fortify their standings in the league.
The Bengaluru Bulls, with their eyes set on further solidifying their position in the competition, look to build on their recent success, while the Tamil Thalaivas seek to capitalize on their recent victory and enhance their standing in the PKL. The clash between these two sides promises an exciting showdown as they vie for supremacy in the Pro Kabaddi League.