Tamil Thalaivas defeated Haryana Steelers 45-33 at SDAT Indoor Stadium in Chennai. Arjun Deshwal led the charge with 22 raid points.
The team broke a seven-year winless streak at home. Fans filled the stadium with drums, banners, and loud chants.
Thalaivas started slow and trailed 13-15 at halftime. Deshwal sparked a comeback with a do-or-die raid before the break.
He scored 19 points in the second half. His raids triggered three All-Outs and gave Thalaivas full control of the match.
Nitesh Kumar supported with strong tackles. He helped Deshwal complete a Super Raid and a Super 10.
Vishal Tate scored a Super 10 for Haryana Steelers. His efforts came too late to change the outcome.
Thalaivas climbed to eighth in the points table. The team hopes to build momentum before the southern derby against Bengaluru Bulls.
Assistant coach D. Suresh praised the fans. He promised a strong performance in the upcoming match.
Deshwal thanked supporters for their energy. He credited the crowd for motivating the team to push harder.
The win marked a turning point for Tamil Thalaivas. The team had lost four of its last five matches.
The Grand Kabaddi League continues with intense matchups. Chennai fans celebrated the long-awaited home victory.
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