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The Southern Derby of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 between Telugu Titans (TEL) and Tamil Thalaivas (TAM) will take place on Saturday, October 19, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
The Titans got off to a perfect start, defeating Bengaluru Bulls in the PKL11 tournament opener. They dominated the first half with a score of 20-11, including one all-out. However, the Bulls got some momentum in the second half but couldn’t sustain as the Titans beat them 37-29.
Pawan Sehrawat scored a Super 10 and achieved the milestone of 1200+ points in PKL. Krishan Dhull claimed a High-5 along with Sagar and Ankit securing three tackle points each.
Meanwhile, the Tamil Thalaivas have had a rough campaign in the previous season, finishing ninth with nine wins and 13 losses. However, they will be eyeing a strong comeback this season as they have acquired the services of running hand touch specialist Sachin Tanwar along with the promising retained players like Narendar Kandola, Sagar Rathee, and Sahil Gulia.
On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head record between TEL and TAM in PKL.
Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas head-to-head record in PKL
The Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaiavs have faced off 14 times in the Pro Kabaddi League. The Thalaivas have won eight matches, while the Titans have secured wins in five and one ended in a tie.
Matches Played - 14
Matches won by Telugu Titans - 5
Matches won by Tamil Thalaivas - 8
Matches Tied - 1
Last 3 Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas Pro Kabaddi matches
The Tamil Thalaivas have won all their last three Pro Kabaddi League matches against Telugu Titans. They defeated the Titans 54-29 in their most recent encounter back in January 2024. The Titans last triumphed over the Thalaivas in September 2019, with a 35-30 scoreline.
Here's a summary of the last three Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas games in the Pro Kabaddi League:
- TEL (29) lost to TAM (54) by 25 points, January 24, 2024.
- TEL (36) lost to TAM (38) by 2 points, December 13, 2023.
- TEL (24) lost to TAM (52) by 28 points, December 3, 2022
