DUBAI: Putting up but every other superlative display, India thrashed Iran 44-26 to emerge champions of the six-nation Kabaddi Masters Dubai, on Saturday.
In a struggle between the top two aspects of the world, the three-time world champions did not give Iran any ground to recuperate with captain Ajay Thakur (nine issues) and teen Monu Goyat (six) leading the raid charts. India inflicted two all-outs on Iran, en direction the huge victory.
The ultimate had its share of hiccups as lights went off, disrupting the match for 10 minutes in the first half of, while in the second half of Iran captain Amirhossein Maleki, who got here in as a substitute, claimed "rough play" by way of the Indians however referee dismissed the protests.
Both the groups ultimate met in the World Cup 2016 ultimate in Ahmedabad with Thakur enjoying a key role in handing them a slender nine-point victory.
Having given the captaincy baton on this Asian Games build-up meet, Thakur was in all places the mat with his excellent raiding talents.
India's defence was also excellent with Surjeet Singh returning with seven tackle issues.
The captain drew the first blood with a working contact to ship Mohammad Naseri to the bench.
India on the other hand misplaced the early momentum after the facility disruption to slide from being 15-Five to 18-11 on the damage.
The greatest certain for Iran in the final level of first-half was after they have been ready to evict Thakur with Mohammad Maghsoudlou's superb strive.
But they may now not stay Thakur away as India as soon as again forced their way back after the changeover, showing top-class raiding as well as defensive talents.
India coach Srinivas Reddy gave younger Goyat a get started instead of a lacklustre Pradeep Narwal.
Iran on the other hand took a daring choice to stay captain Amirhossein Maleki out of the group as each the groups made one change each and every.
The six-nation invitational match was organised by way of International Kabaddi Federation in affiliation with Star Sports and Dubai Sports Council.
In a struggle between the top two aspects of the world, the three-time world champions did not give Iran any ground to recuperate with captain Ajay Thakur (nine issues) and teen Monu Goyat (six) leading the raid charts. India inflicted two all-outs on Iran, en direction the huge victory.
The ultimate had its share of hiccups as lights went off, disrupting the match for 10 minutes in the first half of, while in the second half of Iran captain Amirhossein Maleki, who got here in as a substitute, claimed "rough play" by way of the Indians however referee dismissed the protests.
Both the groups ultimate met in the World Cup 2016 ultimate in Ahmedabad with Thakur enjoying a key role in handing them a slender nine-point victory.
Having given the captaincy baton on this Asian Games build-up meet, Thakur was in all places the mat with his excellent raiding talents.
India's defence was also excellent with Surjeet Singh returning with seven tackle issues.
The captain drew the first blood with a working contact to ship Mohammad Naseri to the bench.
India on the other hand misplaced the early momentum after the facility disruption to slide from being 15-Five to 18-11 on the damage.
The greatest certain for Iran in the final level of first-half was after they have been ready to evict Thakur with Mohammad Maghsoudlou's superb strive.
But they may now not stay Thakur away as India as soon as again forced their way back after the changeover, showing top-class raiding as well as defensive talents.
India coach Srinivas Reddy gave younger Goyat a get started instead of a lacklustre Pradeep Narwal.
Iran on the other hand took a daring choice to stay captain Amirhossein Maleki out of the group as each the groups made one change each and every.
The six-nation invitational match was organised by way of International Kabaddi Federation in affiliation with Star Sports and Dubai Sports Council.
India clinch Kabaddi Masters title with easy win over Iran
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