Maninder Singh scored 12 raid points to lead Bengal Warriors to a 34-30 victory over Tamil Thalaivas in Pro Kabaddi League encounter.
Surjeet Singh, who scored six tackle points ably supported him. Ajay Thakur scored 14 points for Tamil Thalaivas but his effort went in vain.
Although Thalaivas scored more raid points than Bengal Warriors, their defence couldn’t support the raiders at crucial moments of the match.
Bengal Warriors are on top of the table in Zone B with 74 points from 21 matches. Tamil Thalaivas are bottom of the table with 41 points from 21 matches.
Gujarat Fortuneginats remain on top
Gujarat Fortunegiants produced a superb all-round performance to beat Puneri Paltan 44-20 in Vivo Pro Kabaddi Season 5. Sukesh Hegde scored 15 raid points whereas Sunil Kumar chipped in with 7 tackle points. For Puneri Paltan, it was a disappointing start to their home leg as they were second best to Gujarat in all aspects of the game.
Gujarat Fortunegiants remain top of the table in Zone A with 82 points from 21 matches. Puneri Paltan are third with 63 points from 17 matches. Both teams have secured their place in the super playoffs.