Telugu Titans Secure Narrow Victory Over Gujarat Giants in PKL 2025

In a nail-biting match on September 23, the Telugu Titans narrowly defeated the Gujarat Giants 30-29 in the Pro Kabaddi League 2025. This victory marked the Titans' second consecutive win, elevating them to fourth place in the standings. Meanwhile, the Giants continued their struggle, remaining at the bottom with only one win this season. Key players for the Titans included Bharat Hooda and Vijay Malik, while Mohammadreza Shadloui made a notable impact for the Giants. The match showcased intense competition, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. Discover more about this thrilling encounter and its implications for the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 24, 2025, 08:40 IST

Telugu Titans Triumph in a Close Match

On September 23, the Telugu Titans achieved a narrow victory against the Gujarat Giants, winning 30-29 in a crucial match of the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 (PKL 2025). This victory propelled the Titans to the fourth position in the standings, marking their fifth win against five losses in the tournament. Notably, this win followed a streak of three consecutive defeats.

Conversely, the Gujarat Giants continued their disappointing performance, remaining at the bottom of the table with only one win out of eight matches this season, having lost five in a row.

PKL 2025: Telugu Titans Secure a Hard-Fought Win

Bharat Hooda and Vijay Malik were standout players for the Titans, scoring nine and seven points, respectively. Despite a strong effort from Mohammadreza Shadloui, who came on as a super-sub for the Giants, it wasn't enough to secure a win.

Malik initiated the scoring for the Titans with a point in the first raid, helping them quickly establish a 3-0 lead. The Giants responded with a successful raid from Visvanth V, but the Titans maintained control, leading 7-3 before the first-half timeout.

After the break, the Giants scored immediately, and Aryavardhan Navale's successful raid narrowed the gap to 5-7. However, the Titans responded effectively, and the Giants eventually leveled the score at 10-10 with contributions from Navale and Lucky Sharma.

The Titans regained the lead and went into halftime with a slight 12-10 advantage. The Giants started the second half strong, leveling the score at 12-12, with Shadloui making an immediate impact.

The Giants took the lead with a tackle from Rohit Nandal, and Shadloui scored three points early in the half. They capitalized on this momentum, inflicting an all-out on the Titans to lead 18-14 by the second-half timeout.

Following the timeout, the Titans narrowed the gap to 20-21 with a successful raid from Bharat. They then executed an all-out on the Giants, regaining the lead at a critical moment. With just over six minutes remaining, the Titans held a 24-23 advantage. Despite the Giants' efforts to stay competitive, the Titans held on to win by a single point.