AHMEDABAD, INDIA: India registered a convincing 45-24 victory over Sri Lanka to headline the day’s action at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, producing a commanding raiding performance to secure a 21-point lead. With this victory, India concluded the group stage undefeated after winning all 6 matches.

Pankaj Mohite led India’s scoring with 15 raid points, while Aditya Shinde contributed 10. Nitesh added five tackle points, and Yogesh Dahiya chipped in with four. India recorded 22 successful raids and nine tackle points, alongside six points from all-outs, to establish a comfortable advantage over Sri Lanka, who managed 24 points.

In another key fixture, Bangladesh defeated Scotland 70-20 to secure their place in the semi-finals. Md Al-Amin led the attack with 24 points, while Md Hasibul Hossain added 12 and Akash Md Julfiker contributed six. Bangladesh registered 44 raid points, 12 tackle points and 10 points from all-outs. Arun Sidhu was Scotland’s leading scorer with nine points.

India return to action on October 30

Tanzania produced a strong all-round performance to defeat England 36-27. Juma Sultania led Tanzania with 11 points, while Ali Bakari contributed nine. Felix Li was England’s leading scorer with 12 points, but Tanzania’s defensive effort helped them maintain their advantage and secure a nine-point victory.

Uganda also secured a convincing win, defeating Nigeria 48-23. Mutebi Simon led Uganda with 16 points, supported by Ssekamatte Rahim with nine and Ngabirano Innocent with seven.

Uganda accumulated 30 raid points, nine tackle points and eight points from all-outs. Ekpe Victory Emmanuel top-scored for Nigeria with seven points. India, having already secured their place in the semi-finals, will return to action on October 30 in the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026.

Cover image courtesy: The Hindu/Sportstar

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