Thrilling PKL Clash Ends in Stalemate as Fazel Atrachali Makes History

The Bengal Warriorz and Puneri Paltan played an exciting 32-32 draw in the PKL Season 11 match in Hyderabad. Fazel Atrachali made history by becoming the first player to reach 500 tackle points in PKL. Sushil Kambrekar scored 10 points in a tightly contested game.

In an electrifying encounter at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Bengal Warriorz and Puneri Paltan ended in a gripping 32-32 draw during the PKL Season 11 on Tuesday. The match was marked by a historic milestone as Fazel Atrachali recorded his 500th tackle point, becoming the first player to achieve this in the competition's history.

The contest began cautiously, with both teams struggling to gain early momentum. Puneri Paltan eventually took a slim three-point lead thanks primarily to Mohit Goyat's efforts. However, the Bengal Warriorz rallied back, as Praveen Thakur and captain Fazel Atrachali led their team into a slender lead. As the half progressed, Akash Shinde and Abinesh Nadarajan powered Puneri Paltan to a 5-point advantage at the break, with the score resting at 15-12.

Post-halftime, Puneri Paltan extended their lead further, but an impressive all-out performed by Sushil Kambrekar kept the Bengal Warriorz in the fight. With time running out, Kambrekar completed a Super 10, narrowing the deficit. In a nerve-wracking finale, the Bengal Warriorz managed to snatch a 1-point lead, only for the Puneri Paltan to equalize at the last moment, concluding a mesmerizing clash at 32-32.

(With inputs from agencies.)