The Indian men's kabaddi team delivered a commanding performance to defeat Tanzania 48-20, officially securing their place in the semi-finals of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad. With this win, India maintained their unblemished record in the group stage by winning all five of their matches so far. Their position at the top of the group is already guaranteed ahead of their final group fixture against Sri Lanka scheduled for Thursday, showcasing their absolute dominance throughout the tournament.
Complete Control From the Start
From the very beginning of the match, the Indian squad left no room for their opponents, establishing complete control over the game. The relentless attacking and disciplined defense allowed India to build a commanding 25-8 lead by halftime. Throughout the entire encounter, the Indian raiders put on a stellar show by accumulating a total of 30 raid points, while the Tanzanian side could manage only 15 points in that department.
Defensive Excellence and Standout Players
In addition to the raiding success, the Indian defense proved too strong for the opposition. India secured a 10-5 advantage in tackle points. Within the defensive setup, Shubham Shinde led the charge with five points, supported strongly by Deepak S with three points and Pravesh with two points, rounding off a comprehensive team effort.
Results From Other Matches
Meanwhile, in other matches of the tournament, the Kenya women's team continued their unbeaten run by crushing Scotland 61-16, while the Malaysia women's team secured a one-sided 62-17 victory over Singapore. In the men's division, Bangladesh defeated Singapore 60-28, propelled by Mizanur Rahman's 12 points and Dipayon Golder's 10 points. Canada also recorded a heavy 62-30 win against Scotland, driven largely by players of Indian origin, with Anmol Thakur contributing 19 points and Manpreet Singh adding 15 points.
