India beat Tanzania 48-20 to enter Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship semifinals

Hyderabad: The Indian men’s team booked its place in the semifinals of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship with a dominant 48-20 victory over Tanzania at Veer Savarkar Stadium in Ahmedabad.

India produced a strong all-round display, registering 30 raid points and 10 tackle points while inflicting six all-outs on Tanzania. Tanzania managed 15 raid points and five tackle points, with no all-outs.

Neeraj Narwal led India’s raiding effort with 12 points from 16 raids, including six bonus points. Naveen Kumar and Shivam Patare also made valuable contributions, finishing with nine points each. Naveen scored nine raid points from 11 raids, while Patare also collected nine raid points from 11 raids.

India’s defence was equally effective, with Shubham Shinde leading the way with five tackle points. Deepak added three tackle points, while Pravesh Malik contributed two.

For Tanzania, Juma Sultania was the standout performer, scoring 13 points from 20 raids, including nine bonus points. However, India’s collective effort ensured that the team remained in control throughout the contest.

The victory secured India’s place in the semifinals of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship, scheduled for October 30 at 8.30 pm, keeping the team’s title campaign on track. India will next face Sri Lanka in its final group-stage match on October 29 at 8.30 pm.