Titans dominate with a 46-29 win in Chennai
The Telugu Titans ended their Chennai leg in emphatic fashion, dismantling the Haryana Steelers 46-29 at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. The night belonged to Bharat Hooda, who celebrated his 100th Pro Kabaddi League match with a sensational all-round display, racking up 20 points that included 16 raid points and 4 tackle points.
Vijay Malik also played a strong supporting role, chipping in with eight points, as the Titans sealed their fifth consecutive victory and extended the defending champions’ losing streak to five matches.
Bharat sets the tone early
Right from the first whistle, the Titans looked sharper and hungrier. Bharat Hooda led from the front with a multi-point raid, while Vijay Malik added a two-point raid to establish a commanding 6-0 lead. Haryana struggled to settle into rhythm, with Vinay’s bonus point finally breaking their silence.
The early momentum firmly belonged to the Titans. Ajit Pawar’s tackle delivered the first ALL OUT, and a composed defensive effort from Ankit widened the gap to 13 points. The Steelers eventually found some resistance through Mayank Saini’s Super Raid and Rahul Ahri’s Super Tackle, cutting the deficit down to eight. Vinay’s raids brought them closer, even inflicting an ALL OUT that trimmed the lead to just two points.
Bharat’s brilliance halts Steelers’ comeback
Just as the game threatened to swing in Haryana’s favor, Bharat Hooda reasserted his authority. Completing his Super 10 with a clutch Do-Or-Die raid, he turned the tide once more. His relentless efforts ensured a second ALL OUT just before half-time, restoring the Titans’ double-digit cushion at 26-16.
The second half followed a similar script. Despite Jaideep Dahiya’s Super Tackle providing brief hope for Haryana, the Titans remained in control. Bharat continued to dominate both ends of the mat, and Malik’s consistency added to the pressure. A third ALL OUT effectively sealed the contest, stretching the lead to 17 points.
Titans’ streak continues, Steelers sink deeper
The final quarter was mere formality as the Titans’ defense tightened its grip. Shubham Shinde, Avi Duhan, and Ankit added crucial tackles, leaving no room for a late Steelers surge. While Haryana’s youngsters like Ankit Dhull, Jaya Soorya, and Ghanshyam Magar fought hard with spirited contributions, the gulf between the two sides was evident.
By the final whistle, the Titans had cemented a 46-29 victory. Bharat Hooda’s 20-point spectacle was the defining story of the night, a perfect way to mark his century of PKL appearances. For Telugu Titans, it was another statement win in their impressive run, while the defending champions were left searching for answers after their fifth straight defeat.