Telugu Titans Edge Bengaluru Bulls in Thrilling Mini-Qualifier

Telugu Titans defeated Bengaluru Bulls 37-32 in the Mini-Qualifier at Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium. Bharat Hooda and Vijay Malik starred with Super 10s, while Shankar Gadai’s tackle triggered an ALL OUT. Despite Alireza Mirzaian’s Super 10 for the Bulls, Titans maintained a four-point lead late, securing victory and a place in Eliminator 3.

When the Telugu Titans faced off against Bengaluru Bulls in the Mini-Qualifier at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Sunday, it turned into a thrilling Southern Derby. The Titans emerged victorious with a 37-32 win, thanks to Super 10 performances from Bharat Hooda and Vijay Malik, securing their spot in Eliminator 3. Despite Alireza Mirzaian’s own Super 10 for the Bulls, it wasn’t enough to clinch the win, though they will get another chance against Patna Pirates in Eliminator 2.

The match started at a frenetic pace with Vijay Malik and Alireza leading their respective teams. Bharat Hooda’s early two-point raid gave the Titans a slight advantage, while Shubham Shinde and Deepak Sankar made key tackles. The Bulls fought back through Satyappa Matti and Akash Shinde, leveling the score at 6-6. Chetan Sahu’s Do-Or-Die raid helped the Titans maintain a 10-8 lead after the first quarter.

The second half saw Bengaluru Bulls gain a lead with Aashish Malik’s two-point raid and Satyappa Matti’s tackle triggering an ALL OUT. The Titans responded through Bharat and Ajit Pawar to equalize at 24-24. In the final minutes, Bharat Hooda and Vijay Malik’s raids, along with Shankar Gadai’s tackling, helped the Titans pull ahead and hold on to win 37-32. The Titans now advance to Eliminator 3, while the Bulls await their next challenge.