An electrifying double-header at the Haryana Sports University in Rai delivered high-octane kabaddi action on Day 6 of the league phase on Friday (January 30).
Panipat Panthers showcased complete control in a dominant display against Gurugram Gurus, while Rohtak Royals produced a disciplined and clinical performance to hand Hisar Heroes their first defeat of the season. The evening highlighted tactical maturity, standout raiding brilliance, and rock-solid defence, underlining the growing depth and competitiveness of the league.
Panipat Panthers Cruise to Comprehensive Victory
The night began with Panipat Panthers asserting their authority from the outset against a struggling Gurugram Gurus side. After an initial exchange of points, the Panthers found their rhythm and never looked back, eventually
securing a commanding 42-27 win.
Narender Kandola and Meetu Sharma spearheaded the raiding unit with precision and aggression, consistently breaching the Gurugram defence. Meetu Sharma was particularly outstanding, completing a Super 10 with a series of powerful and intelligent raids that left the Gurus defence in disarray. On the defensive end, the trio of Ankit Jaglan, Deepanshu Khatri, and Ashish Narwal formed an impenetrable wall, applying relentless pressure and forcing multiple all-outs.
A pivotal moment came early in the second half when the Panthers inflicted a crucial all-out, stretching their lead to nine points and effectively sealing the contest. Ankit Jaglan anchored the backline superbly, earning a High 5 for his timely tackles and reading of the opposition raids. Despite some spirited moments from Neeraj Narwal, Gurugram Gurus were unable to mount a serious comeback and remained winless in the campaign.
- Match 11 - Panipat Panthers vs Gurugram Gurus
- Final Score: Panipat Panthers 42-27 Gurugram Gurus
- Best Raider: Meetu Sharma (Panipat Panthers)
- Best Defender: Ankit Jaglan (Panipat Panthers)
- Rohtak Royals Deliver Clinical Performance to End Hisar Heroes' Unbeaten Run
The second encounter produced the biggest headline of the night as Rohtak Royals dismantled the previously unbeaten Hisar Heroes with a disciplined 40-28 victory.
Hisar Heroes started brightly, registering early tackles and showing their usual sharpness. However, Rohtak quickly regained control through an organised defensive setup led by Sandeep Narwal, who delivered a High 5 and repeatedly neutralised star raider Ashu Malik. The Royals' defence proved suffocating, forcing two all-outs that swung the momentum decisively in their favour by halftime.
In the raiding department, Vijay Malik emerged as the standout performer with a Super Raid and consistent point-scoring, ably supported by Naveen and Ankit Rana. Rohtak maintained their composure in the second half, steadily extending their lead and sealing a convincing win that exposed rare vulnerabilities in the Hisar unit.
- Match 12 - Hisar Heroes vs Rohtak Royals
- Final Score: Rohtak Royals 40-28 Hisar Heroes
- Best Raider: Vijay Malik (Rohtak Royals)
- Best Defender: Sandeep Narwal (Rohtak Royals)
