India Dominates Sri Lanka in Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026

India showcased an impressive performance at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, defeating Sri Lanka 45-24 and finishing the group stage undefeated. Pankaj Mohite led the scoring with 15 points, while other teams like Bangladesh and Uganda also secured significant victories. As the tournament progresses, India looks to maintain its momentum in the upcoming semi-finals. Read on for a detailed overview of the matches and standout performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 30, 2026, 01:49 IST

India's Impressive Victory Over Sri Lanka

In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on October 30, India showcased an outstanding performance by defeating Sri Lanka 45-24 at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026. This victory marked India's sixth consecutive win in the group stage, allowing them to finish undefeated, as reported in a recent announcement.

Pankaj Mohite was the standout player for India, scoring 15 points through raids, while Aditya Shinde added 10 points to the tally. Nitesh contributed five points from tackles, and Yogesh Dahiya chipped in with four. India executed 22 successful raids and achieved nine tackle points, along with six points from all-outs, establishing a significant lead over Sri Lanka, who managed to score 24 points.

Other Matches Highlighted

In another exciting match, Bangladesh triumphed over Scotland with a score of 70-20, securing their spot in the semi-finals. Md Al-Amin was the star for Bangladesh, scoring 24 points, while Md Hasibul Hossain and Akash Md Julfiker contributed 12 and six points, respectively. Bangladesh's performance included 44 raid points, 12 tackle points, and 10 points from all-outs. Scotland's Arun Sidhu was their top scorer with nine points.

Tanzania also delivered a strong performance, defeating England 36-27. Juma Sultania led Tanzania with 11 points, while Ali Bakari added nine. Felix Li was the top scorer for England with 12 points, but Tanzania's solid defense helped them secure a nine-point victory.

Uganda achieved a convincing win against Nigeria, finishing 48-23. Mutebi Simon led Uganda with 16 points, supported by Ssekamatte Rahim and Ngabirano Innocent, who scored nine and seven points, respectively. Uganda's total included 30 raid points, nine tackle points, and eight points from all-outs, while Ekpe Victory Emmanuel was Nigeria's leading scorer with seven points.

In a nail-biting match, Canada narrowly defeated Singapore 45-38. Manpreet Singh led Canada with 16 points, while Anmol Thakur and Anand contributed 11 and eight points, respectively. Canada recorded 27 raid points and 16 tackle points, including four super tackles. For Singapore, Aidil Asyraaf scored 10 points, and Aadit Senthilkumar added nine, but Canada managed to secure a seven-point victory.

Kenya concluded the day's matches with a dominant 76-27 win over Australia. Tobias Kinywa Murithii led the charge for Kenya with 21 points, while Stephen Adongo added 14. Kenya's performance included 48 raid points, 13 tackle points, and 12 points from all-outs, resulting in a comprehensive 49-point victory. Divot Singh was Australia's top scorer with 10 points, followed by Jasmeet Grewal with nine, but Kenya's offensive prowess was overwhelming.

With their place in the semi-finals already secured, India is set to continue their campaign at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 on October 30.