With both teams coming into the tie after losses in their opening matches, Maharashtra Kesari responded with authority, racing to an unassailable 5\u20130 lead after the first five bouts out of the nine-bout match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Maharashtra struck early in the 62kg women\u2019s category as Dudova Bilyana Zhivkova asserted her control after conceding an early takedown. She turned the contest decisively in her favour with multiple turn-and-exposure sequences in the opening period, maintaining dominance to close out an 11\u20132 victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The momentum continued in the high-intensity 74kg men\u2019s contest, where Yash produced a strong second-period surge. After a closely fought opening exchange, Yash capitalised on repeated takedowns and exposure points to pull clear for a convincing 13\u20135 win over Naveen Malik.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The heavyweight clash further tilted the contest in Maharashtra\u2019s way. Captain Robert Baran showcased composure and grit in a tactical 125kg men\u2019s contest, staying patient through the early exchanges before striking decisively in the second period with a takedown and exposure to edge Oleksandr Khotsianivskyi 5\u20133.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the 57kg women\u2019s category, Manisha Bhanvala delivered one of the standout performances of the tie, dominating through push-outs before executing a powerful throw and follow-up exposure to secure a fall, extending Maharashtra\u2019s advantage to 4\u20130.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Maharashtra sealed the tie in the 65kg men\u2019s category as Tevanyan Vazgen stayed patient in a low-scoring contest, accumulating key activity points before landing a decisive takedown in the closing phase to clinch the contest and confirm Maharashtra Kesari\u2019s first win of PWL 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Team score after five bouts:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals 0\u20135 Maharashtra.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Results of Match 6:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bout - 1: 62KG (Women): Dudova Bilyana Zhivkova (Maharashtra Kesari) defeated Sarika Malik (Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals) (11-2)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bout - 2: 74KG (Men): Yash (Maharashtra Kesari) defeated Naveen Malik (Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals) (13-5)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bout - 3: 125KG (Men): Robert Baran (Maharashtra Kesari) defeated Oleksandr Khotsianivskyi (Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals) (5-3)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bout - 2: 74KG (Men): Yash (Maharashtra Kesari) defeated Naveen Malik (Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals) (13-5)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bout - 5: 65KG (Men): Tevanyan Vazgen (Maharashtra Kesari) defeated Ali Rahimzade (Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals) (5-2)<\/p>\r\n\r\n