India's Kabaddi Team Dominates Tanzania to Reach Commonwealth Semifinals

The Indian men's Kabaddi team has triumphed over Tanzania with a score of 48-20, securing their place in the semifinals of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship. Neeraj Narwal led the charge with 12 points, supported by strong performances from Naveen Kumar and Shivam Patare. The team's solid defense and strategic gameplay ensured their dominance throughout the match. With the semifinals set for October 30, India is on track for the championship title. Their next challenge is against Sri Lanka on October 29. Read on for more details about this exciting match and India's journey in the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 27, 2026, 23:49 IST

India Secures Semifinal Spot in Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 27: The Indian men's Kabaddi team has successfully advanced to the semifinals of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship after a commanding 48-20 win against Tanzania at the Veer Savarkar Stadium.

As per a recent announcement, India showcased a remarkable performance, accumulating 30 points from raids and 10 from tackles, while executing six all-outs against their opponents. In contrast, Tanzania managed to secure 15 points from raids and five from tackles, without achieving any all-outs.

Neeraj Narwal was the star of the match for India, contributing 12 points from 16 raids, which included six bonus points. Both Naveen Kumar and Shivam Patare played crucial roles as well, each scoring nine points. Naveen achieved his nine points from 11 raids, while Patare matched this with his own nine points from the same number of raids.

On the defensive front, Shubham Shinde led India with five tackle points, supported by Deepak with three and Pravesh Malik with two.

For Tanzania, Juma Sultania emerged as the top performer, netting 13 points from 20 raids, including nine bonus points. Despite this, India's cohesive team effort allowed them to maintain control throughout the match.

This victory guarantees India's place in the semifinals of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship, scheduled for October 30 at 8:30 PM. They will next compete against Sri Lanka in their final group stage match on October 29 at 8:30 PM.