In a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 Mini-Qualifier, the Telugu Titans emerged victorious against the Bengaluru Bulls, with a final score of 37-32. The Titans’ advancement to Eliminator 3 was powered by stellar Super 10 performances from their key players, Bharat Hooda and Vijay Malik.
The game kicked off with an energetic pace, as Vijay Malik and Alireza Mirzaian exchanged early blows. Bharat Hooda’s raiding prowess soon gave the Titans a slim lead. The defenses were equally active, with notable tackles from Shubham Shinde and Deepak Sankar. The Bulls fought back to level the score at 6-6, thanks to a tackle by Satyappa Matti and points from Akash Shinde.
A crucial two-point raid by Chetan Sahu on a Do-Or-Die situation put the Titans back in front, 10-8. Bharat Hooda and Aman further extended their team’s lead, but Akash Shinde’s successful raids, including a Do-Or-Die attempt, narrowed the deficit to just one point.
The Titans managed to hold onto a slender four-point lead by halftime, with Bharat Hooda and Chetan Sahu contributing on offense and Aman securing defensive points. The Bulls’ Akash Shinde and Satyappa Matti ended the half on a high note, bringing the score to 16-14.
The second half began cautiously, with defensive plays dominating. Ajit Pawar and Sanjay made significant tackles. The Bengaluru Bulls then increased their intensity, with Aashish Malik scoring two points in a raid. They eventually took the lead and inflicted an ALL OUT on the Titans, with Satyappa Matti making a key tackle.
Alireza Mirzaian’s two-point raid extended the Bulls’ lead to 24-21. Bharat Hooda answered for the Titans, and Ajit Pawar’s tackle leveled the scores at 24-24 with ten minutes left on the clock.
As the match entered its final phase, the Telugu Titans regained control. Bharat Hooda reached his Super 10, and Shankar Gadai’s tackle resulted in an ALL OUT, giving the Titans a 31-28 advantage with less than six minutes remaining. Vijay Malik then stepped up with crucial raids, maintaining the Titans’ four-point lead. Although Alireza Mirzaian completed his Super 10 for the Bulls, Vijay Malik’s Super 10 performance sealed the 37-32 victory for the Telugu Titans, securing their progression to Eliminator 3.