Commonwealth Kabaddi: India Dominates Tanzania, Secures Semifinal Berth
India beat Tanzania 48-20 at the Veer Savarkar Stadium in Ahmedabad to reach the semifinals of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026.
India secured a 48-20 win over Tanzania at the Veer Savarkar Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 27, 2026, booking a semifinal place in the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship. Neeraj Narwal scored 12 points from 16 raids, including six bonus points.
Key takeaways
- India defeated Tanzania 48-20 at the Veer Savarkar Stadium in Ahmedabad.
- India won all five group matches so far and is assured of top spot.
- Neeraj Narwal scored 12 points from 16 raids, including six bonus points.
- India inflicted six all-outs on Tanzania.
- India will play Sri Lanka in the final group match on October 29 at 8:30 PM.
India beat Tanzania 48-20 at the Veer Savarkar Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, to reach the semifinals of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026. The victory extended India's unbeaten streak to five wins and assured the hosts of top spot in the group stage with one match remaining against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Match details
India gave Tanzania no breathing room from the opening whistle, racing to an early 3-0 lead. By the eighth minute, India inflicted an all-out to push their advantage into double figures. The hosts maintained their ascendancy to lead 25-8 at half-time. India inflicted six all-outs on Tanzania.
Raiding performance
Indian raiders were on the mark throughout the game. India won 30 raid points compared to 15 won by Tanzania. Neeraj Narwal scored 12 points from 16 raids, which included six bonus points. Naveen Kumar and Shivam Patare both contributed nine points each from 11 raids. For Tanzania, Juma Sultania scored 13 points from 20 raids, including nine bonus points.
Defensive performance
India outscored Tanzania 10-5 in tackle points. Shubham Shinde anchored the backline with five tackle points. Deepak added three tackle points, and Parvesh Bhainswal chipped in with two. Tanzania managed only five tackle points and could not get any all-outs against India.
Tournament context
The Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship is in its inaugural edition in 2026. Earlier in the tournament, Kenya's women defeated Scotland 61-16 on the fifth day of the competition, while Malaysia's women scored a 62-17 triumph over Singapore. Kenya's Lavenda Odhiambo topped the scoring charts with 16 points, supported by Esther Omolo with nine points and Joy Vanessa Onyango with six points. Kenya outscored Scotland 37-12 in raid points and 13-4 in tackle points, inflicting eight all-outs. Malaysia's Shamitra and Darsini scored 17 and 12 points respectively against Singapore.
What happens next
India will play Sri Lanka in the final group stage match on October 29 at 8:30 PM. The semifinal matches will be held on October 30 at 8:30 PM.
Key match figures from Lokmat Times and Rediff
Team | Raid points | Tackle points | All-outs |
|---|---|---|---|
India | 30 | 10 | 6 |
Tanzania | 15 | 5 | 0 |
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