Pro Kabaddi 2018 as it happened, Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba: Paltan win 33-32

In what was the second thrilling encounter of the day, Puneri Paltan edged out U Mumba by a single point in the big Maharashtra derby. The scoreline read 33-32 to Puneri Paltan. The match edged in either direction but in the end it was Puneri Paltan who took home the win and the bragging rights. A critical error from Siddharth Desai of U Mumba gave Puneri Paltan another win. Nitin Tomar in raiding department got 13 points for Pune whereas Girish Ernak got six tackle points. Catch all the action as it happened of the Pro Kabaddi League match between Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba through our blog.

20:31 hrs IST

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22:23 hrs IST

Pune win

Puneri Paltan beat U Mumba in the dying moments of the match!!! An unsuccessful raid by Siddharth Desai gave the advantage to Pune which they duly took.

22:20 hrs IST

Teams level

Teams are tied at 31-31 with less than a minute to play.

22:13 hrs IST

Last three minutes!

It’s a close encounter and neither team would want to lose this match! another tie in the offing. Paltan will be disappointed with that. They should have seen this out.

22:06 hrs IST

U Mumba fight back

A super tackle by Siddharth Desai causes an all out for Puneri Paltan and earns his team 4 crucial points. The game is now 28-27. This could go either way.

10 minutes left!

10 minutes left and there is life coming into the game. U Mumba are fighting back but Puneri paltan remain in front!

21:54 hrs IST

Tomar vs Desai

It’s becoming battle of the star players. Nitin Tomar carrying his team forward while Siddharth Desai has been the undoubted star player for U Mumba. Super 10 for both players.

21:49 hrs IST

Better from U Mumba

U Mumba have started the second a lot better. They have reduced the lead and now look a much better team.l

21:41 hrs IST

Half time

Half time and Puneri Paltan are leading 17-12 against U Mumba.

21:39 hrs IST

U Mumba need inspiration

U Mumba have been poor so far! Yes Siddharth Desai has done reasonably well but all round it has been poor. The team needs to up the ante.

21:34 hrs IST

Tomar delivers

Nitin tomar gives Paltan 2 points and the lead extends. In a tight game how crucial could this be? 10- 8 to Pune.

21:31 hrs IST

Top scorers

Not much to write home about in this match but Monu and Rajguru have been the top scorers in this big derby match. 7-6 to Pune the score.

21:24 hrs IST

Tight affair to begin with

More minutes gone in this first half than points on the board! 6 points after seven minutes.

21:21 hrs IST

Tomar disappoints

Nitin Tomar starts off with an unsuccessful raid. Pune need better from their inspirational skipper.

21:17 hrs IST

Toss

U Mumba win the toss & select the Choice of court

21:14 hrs IST

Teams enter

Both teams have now entered the arena. Action set to begin

21:06 hrs IST

Hello and Welcome

Hello and welcome to the live blog of the big Derby. Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba is moments away.