Titans finish fifth after a draw

Pune: Telugu Titans and Bengal Warriors played out an exciting 37-37 draw in the fifth Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) here on Friday. Both teams had the chance to win it in the last minute but failed to take their chances. Jang Kun Lee scored eight points for Bengal Warriors and Nilesh Salunke seven points for Telugu Titans.

It was a disappointing night for Rahul Chaudhari who could score just five points for Telugu Titans. Telugu Titans ended their campaign in fifth spot in Zone B with 52 points from 22 matches. Bengal Warriors topped the table in Zone B with 77 points from 22 matches.

Both teams opened their account with a raid point as it was 1-1 after two minutes. Nilesh Salunke scored a raid point in the third minute as Telugu Titans led 3-1.

The Bengal Warriors defence sent Rahul Chaudhari to the bench in the fourth minute and levelled the match at 3-3. Bengal Warriors scored three points in three minutes to lead 6-4.

Nilesh Salunke scored a raid point in the eighth minute as Telugu Titans trailed 6-7. Bengal Warriors shifted gears and inflicted an all out in the next minute to lead 11-6. Nilesh Salunke made a raid in the 36th minute to give Telugu Titans 37-34 lead. Jang Kun Lee scored as the levelled at 37-37.