Pro Kabaddi League 2018, Puneri Paltan vs Gujarat Fortunegiants as it happened: Fortunegiants win 37-27

Gujarat continued their fine form in Pro Kabaddi League 2018 with an excellent win over Puneri Paltan who were top of the table going into the match. Nitin Tomar finally achieved his 100th raid point in Season 6 to only leave the match with an injury at the end. Sachin constantly created a nuisance for Pune as he inflicted an All Out in the dying moments to get his Super 10. Parvesh tried his best to help his team to make a comeback, but in vain. Ruturaj Koravi made the lives of Pune’s raiders tough with 4 out 6 successful tackles.Catch all the action as it happened in Pro Kabaddi league game between Puneri Paltan and Gujarat Fortunegiants through our blog.

21:02 hrs IST

Fortunegiants win

Full time and Gujarat Fortunegiants beat Puneri Paltan 37-27. Fairly routine win in the end for the Gujarat team. Sachin with 10 points, while Rajput had 6.

20:50 hrs IST

Time running out

Time is running out for Pune. The lead is still sizeable but Pune are not able to eat into it too much. 23-25 the score.

20:41 hrs IST

Pune reduce lead

Puneri Paltan have reduced the deficit to just 4 points with just over 10 minutes remaining. 21-17 to Gujarat now for whom every member of the team has contributed to get them at this point.

20:35 hrs IST

Second half begins

Second half has begun on a cautious note with both teams accumulating points. Gujarat still have a decent lead which Pune will have to work hard to overcome. 21-13 in favour of last years’ finalists.

20:24 hrs IST

Half time

Half time and Gujarat Fortunegiants are 16-12 ahead.

20:19 hrs IST

Pune all out

Pune are all out for the first time in the game and that means Gujarat have a hefty lead in the game. 16-11 the score in favour of the Fortunegiants. 16-12 the score

20:13 hrs IST

10 minutes gone

10 minutes gone and Gujarat have now edged in front. 8-7 the score. Same Protagonists helping their teams. Nitin Tomar and Sachin. Mahendra rajput also getting into the act.

20:07 hrs IST

Pune with noses ahead

Puneri Paltan Thanks to Nitin Tomar have edged ahead. 4-3 the score. Sachin with 2 points for the Fortunegiants.

19:59 hrs IST

Toss

Puneri Paltan win the toss & select the Choice of court

19:55 hrs IST

Standings

Place in Zone A both teams are at the different ends of the table. Pune are top of the table, while Gujarat are placed fifth.

19:25 hrs IST

Hello and Welcome

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