TPKL semifinalists spotted; Ranga Reddy Raiders dethroned
Hyderabad: The Telangana Premier Kabaddi League (TPKL) Season 2 reached its climatic stages at Saroornagar Indoor Stadium here on Friday.
A major reversal to the script came when champions Ranga Reddy Raiders were dethroned due to the Phoenix-like rise of Karimnagar Kings, whose 42-28 conquest of Mancherial Tigers on Friday denied the Raiders a semifinal berth.
After Warangal Worriers and Gadwal Gladiators qualified, Palamuru Panthers made it with a 30-17 of Hyderabad Bulls. In Saturday’s semifinals, Warangal Warriors take on Gadwal Gladiators while Karimnagar Kings clash with Palamuru Panthers.
Meanwhile, the Season 2 trophies were unveiled on the day.
Results: Palamuru Panthers bt Hyderabad Bulls 30-17 (Half-time: 10-12); Karimnagar Kings bt Mancherial Tigers 42-28.