Exciting Day Two of the 72nd Senior Nationals Men's Kabaddi Championship 2026
Day Two Highlights
The second day of the 72nd Senior Nationals Men's Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Vadodara showcased a mix of thrilling victories and intense matches as teams vied for knockout stage spots. One of the standout matches in Pool A took place at the Sama Indoor Complex, where Andhra Pradesh narrowly defeated Telangana with a score of 47-45, concluding with a nail-biting two-point margin. Pottla Gopi Chand was instrumental, scoring 17 points, while Gali Lakshma Reddy contributed 10 points. On the other hand, Telangana's G Raju shone with 20 points in a commendable effort.
In another Pool A clash, Haryana dominated Telangana, winning decisively with a score of 49-18. Neeraj Narwal led the charge for Haryana with 11 points, supported by Nitin Kumar's 9 points, and both Surjeet Singh and Nitesh Kumar each added 4 tackle points.
Pool B: Madhya Pradesh's Narrow Victory
In Pool B, Madhya Pradesh secured a thrilling 35-34 victory against Goa. Bhavani Rajput was the star of the match, scoring 14 points, while Uday Parte added 9 points, helping MP maintain their composure in the final moments to clinch the win.
Pool C: Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh Triumph
Pool C saw Tamil Nadu continue their strong performance with a convincing 40-21 win over Vidarbha. Sathish Kannan contributed 8 points, while Deepak S, the New Young Player of PKL 12, anchored the defense with 8 tackle points, allowing Tamil Nadu to control the match from start to finish.
Himachal Pradesh also had a successful outing, defeating Gujarat 51-34. U Mumba's Anil led the scoring with 14 points, supported by Pappu Kamal Kumar and Mayank Saini. Despite Mitesh Prajapati's 13 points for Gujarat, Himachal's superior defense and four all-outs proved decisive.
Pool D: Uttar Pradesh's Dominance
Uttar Pradesh showcased their strength in Pool D, achieving one of the tournament's largest victories by overpowering Manipur 70-33. Uday Dabas was the standout performer with an impressive 25 points, while Sourabh added 12 points. UP's offense was relentless, accumulating 53 raid points and executing eight all-outs. Manipur's Mayengbam Menson managed to score 18 points but struggled against UP's aggressive play.
Pool F: Kerala's Strong Performance
In Pool F, Kerala emerged victorious with a 45-30 win over Chhattisgarh. Nandhu T led the scoring with 11 points, while Adithyan contributed 10 points in a well-rounded offensive display. Kerala's defense maintained control throughout the match, with Sankar Mishra being the top scorer for Chhattisgarh with 10 points.
Pool H: Delhi's Commanding Win
In Pool H, Delhi achieved a significant 64-42 victory against Tripura. Ashish was the key player, scoring 18 points, while Himanshu Singh added 14 points in a match that featured six all-outs. Despite A Das's impressive 25-point performance for Tripura, Delhi's solid defense was crucial to their success.
Looking Ahead
As the tournament progresses, the standings in the pools are becoming clearer, and the competition is expected to intensify as teams strive for a spot in the knockout rounds.