The Telugu Titans have secured a crucial victory over their rivals, the Bengaluru Bulls, in a dramatic Mini-Qualifier match of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025. The Titans triumphed with a final score of 37-32, thanks to outstanding Super 10 performances from Bharat Hooda and Vijay Malik. This win propels the Titans into Eliminator 3 of the tournament.
The match was a captivating display of skill and determination from the outset. Bharat Hooda’s impactful raids, including a significant two-point raid early on, helped the Titans establish a slight advantage. The defensive units also shone, with players like Shubham Shinde and Deepak Sankar making crucial tackles. The Bulls managed to equalize the score at 6-6 through solid defensive plays from Satyappa Matti and scoring raids from Akash Shinde.
As the first quarter concluded, Chetan Sahu’s two-point raid restored the Titans’ lead, making it 10-8. Bharat Hooda and Aman further extended this lead, but Akash Shinde’s aggressive raiding brought the Bulls back within a single point.
The Titans maintained a narrow four-point lead heading into halftime, with contributions from Chetan Sahu and Bharat Hooda, alongside defensive efforts from Aman. However, the Bulls finished the half strongly with Akash Shinde and Satyappa Matti, keeping the score at a close 16-14.
The second half saw a more strategic approach, with defenders taking prominence. Ajit Pawar and Sanjay made key tackles for their respective teams. The Bulls then intensified their play, with Aashish Malik securing a two-point raid, and a decisive ALL OUT, aided by Satyappa Matti’s tackling, saw them take the lead at 24-21.
Bharat Hooda responded for the Titans with a crucial two-point raid, and an Ajit Pawar tackle brought the scores level at 24-24 with ten minutes remaining. In the tense final minutes, the Titans surged ahead. Bharat Hooda achieved his Super 10, and Shankar Gadai’s tackle led to an ALL OUT, giving the Titans a 31-28 lead. Vijay Malik delivered vital raids in the closing moments, securing the Titans’ four-point advantage. Despite Alireza Mirzaian’s Super 10 for the Bulls, Vijay Malik’s own Super 10 sealed the 37-32 victory for the Telugu Titans, marking a memorable win in the Southern Derby and securing their spot in Eliminator 3.