PKL Highlights 2023 Day 2: Gujarat Giants 34-31 Bengaluru Bulls at FT, Giants Triumph With A Twist Over Bulls

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 34 - 31 Bengaluru Bulls

Twists and Turns Culminate in Gujarat's Second Consecutive Win Under Captain Fazel Atrachali.

Gujarat Giants Triumph 34-30 Over Bengaluru Bulls

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 34 - 31 Bengaluru Bulls | Full Time

In the final raid, Gujarat Giants clinch victory by a narrow margin, defeating Bengaluru Bulls 34-30.

Gujarat Giants 34 - 31 Bengaluru Bulls | Full Time

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 34 - 31 Bengaluru Bulls

In a do-or-die raid for Gujarat, Sonu tactfully runs down the clock, ensuring a win for his team while getting out in the last raid of the match.

Gujarat Giants 34 - 31 Bengaluru Bulls

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 34 - 30 Bengaluru Bulls

In the raid, Rakesh secures a point by picking up Surjeet Singh. In a coordinated effort, Rakesh and Sourav Gulia execute a super tackle on the formidable Bharat, earning two points this time.

Sonu lunges forward to capture Neeraj Narwal, who was bewildered by the three-man defense. Gujarat extends its lead by four points with another impressive super tackle!

Gujarat Giants 34 - 30 Bengaluru Bulls

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 30 - 30 Bengaluru Bulls

Bharat enters the raid and successfully picks up captain Fazel Atrachali, extending the lead to two points. Bengaluru Bulls call for a timeout. Rakesh enters the raid and successfully picks up Surjeet Singh.

Gujarat Giants 30 - 30 Bengaluru Bulls

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 28 - 29 Bengaluru Bulls

Aman seizes Sonu's ankle, while Saurabh Nandal converges from the opposite corner to complete the tackle on the in-form Gujarat player.

Bharat evens the score at 27-all by picking Rohit Gulia with a running hand touch. Nabibaksh raids but is forced out as Neeraj Narwal tackles the Iranian.Bharat induces errors from Gujarat as Sombir steps out of bounds.Rakesh secures a bonus point.

Gujarat Giants 28 - 29 Bengaluru Bulls

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 27 - 25 Bengaluru Bulls

In response, Sonu impressively reclaims a point in the do-or-die raid, achieving his second consecutive super-10 by picking up Ponparthiban Subramanian.

The right cover Sourav Gulia concedes an easy point to Bharat after an ineffective double ankle hold attempt.

Gujarat Giants 27 - 25 Bengaluru Bulls

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 26 - 24 Bengaluru Bulls

In a do-or-die raid, Vikash Kandola takes charge and successfully secures a touchpoint by capitalizing on Arkam's impatience, who went for an unnecessary backhold, allowing Vikash to get the job done.

Gujarat Giants 26 - 24 Bengaluru Bulls

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 26 - 23 Bengaluru Bulls

Bharat raids, but Sombir outplays the tall raider with a block, securing a point in defense. Sonu follows with another successful raid, this time obtaining a touchpoint from Bulls' left corner, Surjeet Singh.

A strategic timeout is called with 10 minutes remaining on the clock.

Gujarat Giants 26 - 23 Bengaluru Bulls

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 24 - 23 Bengaluru Bulls

Fazel employs a sturdy ankle hold, eliminating Abhishek Singh and leaving Bengaluru with one player on the mat. Surjeet Singh provides Sonu with a touchpoint, and Gujarat Giants exact their revenge with an all-out, seizing the lead in the match.

Gujarat Giants 24 - 23 Bengaluru Bulls

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 20 - 23 Bengaluru Bulls

Arkram Shaikh's quick intervention with a chain reduces Bengaluru's lead to three points.

A powerful defensive effort by Vishal, Monu, and Saurabh Nandal results in a two-point super tackle on Mohammad Nabibakhsh. Arkram's excellent tackle on Vishal Kandola and Sonu's evasion narrow the gap.

Gujarat Giants 20 - 23 Bengaluru Bulls

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 17 - 21 Bengaluru Bulls

Vikash secures a point by tagging Nabibaksh in the second half.

In a crucial moment, Sonu executes another impactful super raid, breaking through the defensive efforts of Saurabh Nandal and Neeraj Narwal.

Aman also joins the tussle, contributing to Sonu's third point in this raid.

Gujarat Giants 17 - 21 Bengaluru Bulls

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 14 - 20 Bengaluru Bulls | Half Time

Vikash Kandola secures a point by tackling Sombir in the raid, extending Bengaluru's lead to six points. Gujarat Giants' subpar offensive performance proves costly, trailing by six points at halftime.

Bengaluru appears more solid in both offense and defense, showcasing promising early signs for the Bulls this season.

Gujarat Giants 14 - 20 Bengaluru Bulls | Half Time

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 14 - 19 Bengaluru Bulls

Bharat secures a bonus in a do-or-die raid but is swiftly tackled by Arkam Shaikh. Sonu's raid sees a failed back-kick attempt, and Surjeet Singh dashes him out.

Arkam Shaikh is picked off by Neeraj Narwal. Rohit Gulia scores a point against Saurabh Nanda, but Bharat tackles him.

Gujarat Giants 14 - 19 Bengaluru Bulls

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 12 - 15 Bengaluru Bulls

In the closing moments, Parteek Dahiya, the last man for Gujarat, manages to secure a bonus point but is subsequently tackled by Surjeet Singh as Bengaluru Bulls successfully inflict the all-out.

Saurabh Nandal adds to Bengaluru's lead by tackling Sonu. Meanwhile, Rohit Gulia successfully picks Vishal in the raid.

Gujarat Giants 12 - 15 Bengaluru Bulls

Pro Kabaddi League: Gujarat Giants 10 - 11 Bengaluru Bulls

Following the review by Gujarat, the decision is successfully overturned. Now, only two points are awarded, with Sombir and Rohit Gulia credited for their contributions in the raid.

New Points: Gujarat Giants 10 - 11 Bengaluru Bulls

Pro Kabaddi League: Gujarat Giants 10 - 14 Bengaluru Bulls

In a remarkable turn of events, Vikash executes a sensational raid, cleaning up with three touchpoints on Sombir, Rohit Gulia, and Arkam Shaikh.

This outstanding performance results in a five-point raid as the Bengaluru Bulls inflict the first all-out on the Gujarat Giants.

This stunning comeback propels the Bulls into a four-point lead, erasing their previous one-point deficit in just a single raid.

Gujarat Giants 10 - 14 Bengaluru Bulls

Pro Kabaddi League: Gujarat Giants 10 - 9 Bengaluru Bulls

Bharat successfully picks Fazel Atrachali in the raid. Aman adds to the defensive effort by securing the second tackle point, taking down the in-form Sonu for Gujarat.

In an impressive display, Sombir initiates another super tackle on Bharat, and Rohit Gulia arrives just in time to complete the tackle, once again bringing the scores level. This marks the home team's third super tackle of the match.

Rohit Gulia secures a bonus point in the subsequent move.

Gujarat Giants 10 - 9 Bengaluru Bulls

Pro Kabaddi League: Gujarat Giants 7 - 7 Bengaluru Bulls

In a do-or-die raid for Bengaluru Bulls, specialist Vikash Kandola steps up and successfully picks Nabibakhsh for a crucial point after the Iranian fails to keep him on his half.

Now facing a do-or-die raid, Gujarat Giants' Rakesh is unable to replicate Vikash's success and is tackled by captain Saurabh Nandal.

A superb defensive play unfolds as the deadly duo of Sombir and Fazel Atrachali combine effectively to execute a super tackle, securing two points by successfully tackling Neeraj Narwal.

Gujarat Giants 7 - 7 Bengaluru Bulls

Pro Kabaddi League: Gujarat Giants 5 - 5 Bengaluru Bulls

Sonu secures a bonus point to open the home team's account in the match.

In an impressive super tackle, Mohammad Nabibaksh makes a remarkable play by grabbing Bharat's ankles and putting in an extraordinary effort to drag him back.

Sonu arrives just in time to complete the tackle on the lanky raider. Sonu further levels the score with a multi-point raid, sending Surjeet Singh and Aman to the bench.

Gujarat Giants 5 - 5 Bengaluru Bulls

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 0 - 5 Bengaluru Bulls

Neeraj Narwal makes a strong start for Bengaluru Bulls, securing two touchpoints by successfully touching Fazel Atrachali and Sombir in his initial raid.

Following this, Rohit Gulia is sent to the bench as Vishal leads a successful tackle in defense.

In the subsequent raid, Bharat ensures a touchpoint by tagging Arkam Shaikh, putting Gujarat on the verge of an all-out.

Gujarat Giants 0 - 5 Bengaluru Bulls

PKL Season 10: Gujarat Giants 0 - 1 Bengaluru Bulls

The action kicks off with Rakesh leading the raid, but the home team concedes the initial points as Aman skillfully tackles the raider.

Gujarat Giants 0 - 1 Bengaluru Bulls

Gujarat Giants vs Bengaluru Bulls: Toss Update

Bengaluru Bulls have won the toss and chooses the court, and Gujarat Giants will initiate the raid as the match begins.

Gujarat Giants vs Bengaluru Bulls: Countdown Starts

The clash between Gujarat Giants and Bengaluru Bulls is set to commence, with players from both teams currently on the field, ready to kick off the match.

Gujarat Giants vs Bengaluru Bulls: Lineup

Gujarat Giants: Rakesh, Sourav Gulia,Arkam Shaikh,Rohit Gulia, Mohammad Nabibakhsh,Sombir,Fazel Atrachali

Bengaluru Bulls: Vikash Kandola, Surjeet Singh, Vishal, Bharat, Neeraj Narwal,Saurabh Nandal,Aman

Gujarat Giants vs Bengaluru Bulls: Squads

Gujarat Giants: Manuj, Sonu, Rakesh, Rohan Singh, Parteek Dahiya, Fazel Atrachali, Rohit Gulia, Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh, Arkam Shaikh, Sombir, Vikas Jaglan, Sourav Gulia, Deepak Rajender Singh, Ravi Kumar, More GB, Jitender Yadav, Nitesh, Jagdeep, Balaji D

Bengaluru Bulls: Neeraj Narwal, Bharat, Saurabh Nandal, Yash Hooda, Vishal, Vikash Khandola, Ran Singh, Md. Liton Ali, Piotr Pamulak, Ponparthiban Subramanian, Sunder, Surjeet Singh, Abhishek Singh, Banty, Monu, Ankit, Sushil, Rakshit, Rohit Kumar

Bengaluru Bulls: Top Players

Bharat is anticipated to emerge as the primary raider for Bengaluru Bulls in PKL Season 10, boasting an impressive record of 394 raid points in 46 matches, which includes 37 do-or-die raid points.

Surjeet Singh is poised to lead the defensive front for the Bulls, having secured 348 tackle points in 127 matches.

Additionally, Ran Singh holds the position of the top all-rounder in the Bengaluru Bulls squad, amassing 378 points across 142 PKL appearances.

Gujarat Giants: Top Players

Sonu is currently the leading raider for Gujarat Giants in Season 10, amassing an impressive 11 raid points in a single match.

The defensive efforts of the team are spearheaded by Mohammad Nabibakhsh and Fazel Atrachali, who secured 4 and 3 tackle points, respectively, in the initial game of PKL Season 10.

Rohit Gulia, with four raid points in the season opener, stands out as the top all-rounder for the Giants.

Gujarat Giants vs Bengaluru Bulls: Table Standings

Gujarat Giants currently hold the top spot in Season 10 with one win, accumulating five points.

Bengaluru Bulls are commencing their season and playing their first game, positioning themselves in the ongoing season.

Gujarat Giants vs Bengaluru Bulls: Head to Head Record

In Pro Kabaddi League history, Gujarat Giants and Bengaluru Bulls have faced each other 11 times, each winning 5 matches, losing 5, and one ending in a tie.

In the latest encounter, Bengaluru Bulls won 45-38. Last season, Bulls ranked third with 13 wins, 8 losses, and 1 tie, earning 74 points.

Gujarat Giants vs Bengaluru Bulls: Head to Head Record

Matches Played: 11

Gujarat Giants Wins: 5

Bengaluru Bulls Wins: 5

Draws: 1