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Puneri Paltan's Defensive Prowess Propels Them to the Top of the PKL
15 Oct
Summary
- Puneri Paltan seals top-8 spot with wins over Tamil Thalaivas and Dabang Delhi
- Squad continuity and strong defense key to Puneri Paltan's success
- Raiding trio of Aslam, Mohite, and Shinde also contributing effectively
Puneri Paltan has been the talk of the town in the 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League, thanks to its impressive performances in the Delhi leg and the Chennai leg that preceded it. The team has secured its place in the top eight and currently sits atop the league table, having won a thrilling tie-break against Dabang Delhi K.C. to leapfrog its opponents.
The key to Puneri Paltan's success has been its squad continuity and defensive strength. With the majority of the team, including captain Aslam Inamdar, Pankaj Mohite, Aditya Shinde, Gaurav Khatri, and Abinesh Nadarajan, having played together in the previous season, the team has developed a strong chemistry and coordination, which has translated to their performances on the mat.
Puneri Paltan's defense has been the best in the league, having won the most tackle points and completed the most tackles this season. Aslam, Abinesh, Khatri, Vishal Bhardwaj, and Gurdeep Sangwan have been the mainstays in the backline, with the team employing novel techniques to ensure they are on the same wavelength.
While the defense has been the team's strong suit, the raiding trio of Aslam, Mohite, and Shinde has also been effective in accumulating points. Shinde, the youngest of the three, has emerged as the team's top scorer, while Mohite has stepped up as captain in Aslam's absence.
With a well-rounded squad and a strong sense of chemistry, Puneri Paltan is well-positioned to continue its impressive run as the Pro Kabaddi League enters its crunch time.
