Telugu Titans qualify for PKL Season 12 playoffs with 40-31 win over Puneri Paltan

Telugu Titans secured a 40-31 win over Puneri Paltan, confirming their playoff spot in PKL Season 12 for the first time since PKL 4. Coach Krishan Kumar Hooda and captain Vijay Malik praised the team’s collective effort and dedication

Hyderabad: Telugu Titans confirmed their spot in the playoffs of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 with a commanding performance against Puneri Paltan. Led by Vijay Malik’s Super 10, they secured a 40-31 victory at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Saturday night.

This is the first time since PKL 4 that the Titans have qualified for the playoffs. It’s also head coach Krishan Kumar Hooda’s second year with the team.

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Sharing his delight on marking this milestone, the veteran coach said, “Winning this game was important. The team hasn’t qualified for the playoffs for a few years. I want to thank the team, the players, and the support staff, who have helped us get into this position. The players have worked so hard, and they’re playing well, even if some results didn’t go our way.”

Echoing that sentiment, Telugu Titans captain Vijay Malik added, “It’s been a collective effort from the team, our coach, and the management. Confirming a playoff spot is down to everyone’s hard work. As a team, we also want to thank the fans for their support throughout. We’ll try and continue to play this way going forward.”

The captain also shared what changes brought about these positive performances this season. “There have been quite a few changes in the way we play. We’re doing a lot better this year. That’s down to the way we practice and the tactics the coach makes. That’s been successful for us, and we want to keep that going.”

“I’ve been with the team for two seasons now. For a few years, the team was finishing in twelfth place. Last season, we performed well but missed out on qualification by one point. We played very well last year, and this year we’re also in the top four. So, I want to thank my franchise for their support throughout,” Hooda said.

“Making it to the playoffs is not easy, but the team has to continue building on that, and that’s what we will aim to do. We’re going to have do-or-die matches. It’s going to be now or never, because at this stage, you don’t get second chances,” he said.

“So, I just want to tell our fans that we’ll give it our all in these matches. We’ll work hard and put on a good show for them. We’ll leave the result in God’s hands, but you will see a more aggressive Telugu Titans team in the coming matches,” Hooda added.

Telugu Titans confirmed their spot in the playoffs of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 with a commanding performance against Puneri Paltan. Led by Vijay Malik’s Super 10, they secured a 40-31 victory at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Saturday night.

This is the first time since PKL 4 that the Titans have qualified for the playoffs. It’s also head coach Krishan Kumar Hooda’s second year with the team.

Sharing his delight on marking this milestone, the veteran coach said, “Winning this game was important. The team hasn’t qualified for the playoffs for a few years. I want to thank the team, the players, and the support staff, who have helped us get into this position. The players have worked so hard, and they’re playing well, even if some results didn’t go our way.”

Echoing that sentiment, Telugu Titans captain Vijay Malik added, “It’s been a collective effort from the team, our coach, and the management. Confirming a playoff spot is down to everyone’s hard work. As a team, we also want to thank the fans for their support throughout. We’ll try and continue to play this way going forward.”

The captain also shared what changes brought about these positive performances this season. “There have been quite a few changes in the way we play. We’re doing a lot better this year. That’s down to the way we practice and the tactics the coach makes. That’s been successful for us, and we want to keep that going.”

“I’ve been with the team for two seasons now. For a few years, the team was finishing in twelfth place. Last season, we performed well but missed out on qualification by one point. We played very well last year, and this year we’re also in the top four. So, I want to thank my franchise for their support throughout,” Hooda said.

“Making it to the playoffs is not easy, but the team has to continue building on that, and that’s what we will aim to do. We’re going to have do-or-die matches. It’s going to be now or never, because at this stage, you don’t get second chances,” he said.

“So, I just want to tell our fans that we’ll give it our all in these matches. We’ll work hard and put on a good show for them. We’ll leave the result in God’s hands, but you will see a more aggressive Telugu Titans team in the coming matches,” Hooda added.