Aditya Shinde was in excellent form again as Puneri Paltan defeated U Mumba 37-27 in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium on Wednesday night. Despite trailing early, the season 10 champions bounced back with a strong performance, with Shinde leading the charge to secure the win.
U Mumba started well, taking a 4-0 lead after a tackle by Rinku and a Super Raid from Ajit Chouhan, which saw Gaurav Khatri, Pankaj Mohite, and Gurdeep off the mat. Shinde’s raid earned the first points for Puneri Paltan, and the team quickly found their rhythm, with Shinde's raids helping them equalize at 5-5. However, U Mumba finished the first quarter ahead.
In the second quarter, Puneri Paltan shifted the momentum with a series of sharp raids and well-timed tackles. Aslam and Pankaj combined to inflict the first ALL OUT of the match, taking the lead 17-12 at halftime.
The third quarter remained close, with Puneri Paltan maintaining a slim one-point advantage. Ajit Chouhan’s consistent raids kept U Mumba within reach, but Shinde’s continued brilliance helped Puneri Paltan stay ahead. The score was 22-21 with 10 minutes to go.
As the match progressed, both sides exchanged leads, but a Super Tackle from Shinde gave Puneri Paltan a crucial advantage. With a four-point lead, Shinde completed his Super 10, reaching 100 PKL points. Anil’s bonus point in a Do-Or-Die raid kept the match thrilling until the end. In the final moments, Aditya Shinde’s All Out on U Mumba sealed a 10-point victory for Puneri Paltan.
U Mumba started well, taking a 4-0 lead after a tackle by Rinku and a Super Raid from Ajit Chouhan, which saw Gaurav Khatri, Pankaj Mohite, and Gurdeep off the mat. Shinde’s raid earned the first points for Puneri Paltan, and the team quickly found their rhythm, with Shinde's raids helping them equalize at 5-5. However, U Mumba finished the first quarter ahead.
In the second quarter, Puneri Paltan shifted the momentum with a series of sharp raids and well-timed tackles. Aslam and Pankaj combined to inflict the first ALL OUT of the match, taking the lead 17-12 at halftime.
The third quarter remained close, with Puneri Paltan maintaining a slim one-point advantage. Ajit Chouhan’s consistent raids kept U Mumba within reach, but Shinde’s continued brilliance helped Puneri Paltan stay ahead. The score was 22-21 with 10 minutes to go.
As the match progressed, both sides exchanged leads, but a Super Tackle from Shinde gave Puneri Paltan a crucial advantage. With a four-point lead, Shinde completed his Super 10, reaching 100 PKL points. Anil’s bonus point in a Do-Or-Die raid kept the match thrilling until the end. In the final moments, Aditya Shinde’s All Out on U Mumba sealed a 10-point victory for Puneri Paltan.
