A thrilling night of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 action on Saturday saw U Mumba secure a dramatic tiebreaker victory against the Gujarat Giants, while UP Yoddhas held on to claim their first win of the season against the Telugu Titans. The twin encounters had it all, intense competition and late-game heroics, setting a fun beginning to the weekend
The first match of the evening saw UP Yoddhas emerge victorious with a 40-35 win over the Telugu Titans. Captain Sumit was instrumental, scoring eight points, while Gagan Gowda delivered a standout performance with 14 points. For the Titans, Vijay Malik's 14 points led a fierce comeback attempt. Despite the Titans' resistance, UP Yoddhas established an early lead, inflicting two all-outs to go into the halftime break with an 11-point advantage.
However, the Telugu Titans weren't ready to give up. They capitalized on a late all-out against the Yoddhas, with Vijay Malik completing his Super 10 and sparking hope of a stunning comeback. The Titans managed to cut the lead to just five points, but Gagan Gowda sealed the victory for UP Yoddhas with a crucial Super Raid in the final moments, ensuring a strong start to their campaign.
In the second match, U Mumba and the Gujarat Giants battled to a thrilling 29-29 tie, forcing the second tiebreaker of the season. U Mumba’s defense, led by Lokesh Ghosliya and Rohit Raghav, who each scored four tackle points, proved to be the difference-maker. Despite Gujarat's efforts, including a first-half all-out that gave them a narrow lead, U Mumba’s tenacious defense kept them in the game, registering a couple of key Super Tackles to take a temporary lead.
The match remained deadlocked until the end of regulation. In the tiebreaker, U Mumba's Ajit Chouhan set the tone with an early two-point raid. The defensive unit then took control, holding off the Giants to secure a nail-biting 6-5 victory. The hard-fought win for U Mumba, thanks to a combination of defensive resilience and timely raids, proved their ability to perform highly, even while under pressure.
