Displaying authority across weight categories, Haryana Thunders seized control early and never let go, blending sharp tactical execution with relentless scoring to underline their championship ambitions. Punjab Royals struggled to find momentum as Haryana\u2019s wrestlers dictated the pace and direction of the contest from start to finish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The evening began with Ashirov Ashraf setting the tone in the men\u2019s 86kg category, edging past Tariel G in a closely contested 6\u20135 bout.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Although Punjab found a response through Chandermohan, who defeated Parvinder 13\u20136 in the men\u2019s 74kg bout, Haryana quickly regained control and never looked back.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The highlight of the night was a clinical performance by Neha Sangwan, who was deservedly named Player of the Match after registering a flawless 8\u20130 victory over Punjab captain Roksana Zasina in the women\u2019s 57kg bout.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Momentum firmly shifted Haryana\u2019s way as Iryna Koliadenko produced a commanding 15\u20132 win over Ana Godinez in the women\u2019s 62kg category, followed by Ankush\u2019s solid 5\u20132 victory against Chirag in the men\u2019s 57kg bout. Tumur Tulga then delivered one of the most dominant performances of the night, blanking Islam Guseinov 15\u20130 in the men\u2019s 65kg category to further stretch Haryana\u2019s lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The women\u2019s 76kg contest ended in a hard-fought 2\u20132 draw between Kajal and Priya Malik, but any hopes of a late Punjab resurgence were extinguished when Yui Susaki secured a walkover win against Hansika Lamba in the women\u2019s 53kg category.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Punjab managed one more win through Dinesh, who defeated Anirudh Gulia 7\u20133 in the men\u2019s 125kg bout, but the tie was already firmly in Haryana\u2019s grasp.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reacting to the impressive start, the Haryana Thunders owner Ms Prerana Banka expressed pride in the team\u2019s mindset and preparation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Punjab managed one more win through Dinesh, who defeated Anirudh Gulia 7\u20133 in the men\u2019s 125kg bout, but the tie was already firmly in Haryana\u2019s grasp.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With this commanding victory over Punjab Royals, Haryana Thunders opened their PWL 2026 campaign on a high.<\/p>\r\n\r\n