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PKL 2025: Telugu Titans Coach Hooda Cries After 46-39 Win; First Qualifier Spot Since Season 4

Shivansh Rana | 4 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 29, 2025 09:03 am IST
PKL 2025: Telugu Titans Coach Hooda Cries After 46-39 Win; First Qualifier Spot Since Season 4

Did you just see that? Pro Kabaddi League 2025 is serving up some wild, emotional moments and trust us, you absolutely don’t want to miss this. The Telugu Titans, after years, finally clinched a spot in Qualifier 2, defeating the Patna Pirates 46-39 in a thrilling Eliminator 3 on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi. And honestly, their Head Coach, Krishan Kumar Hooda, was absolutely overcome, tears streaming down his face as history unfolded!

Key Takeaways

  • Telugu Titans Head Coach Krishan Kumar Hooda got emotional, even shed tears, after his team secured a Qualifier 2 spot in PKL 2025.
  • The Titans beat Patna Pirates 46-39 in Eliminator 3 on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
  • Bharat Hooda was HUGE for the Titans, scoring a massive 23 points.
  • This is the Titans’ first playoff appearance since Season 4 and their first-ever Qualifier match.
  • Patna Pirates’ Ayan Lohchab made history, scoring 20+ points in six matches this season.
  • Telugu Titans now face Season 10 champions Puneri Paltan in Qualifier 2 on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

What Just Happened?! Titans Make History

Look, if you blinked, you might’ve missed one of the most incredible comebacks in PKL history. The Telugu Titans, a team that hasn’t seen the playoffs since Season 4, just pulled off an unbelievable feat. They absolutely dominated the Patna Pirates, racking up a 46-39 score. And the emotion? It was palpable. Coach Krishan Kumar Hooda, a man often seen stoic, couldn’t hold back. His tears after the win told the whole story.

This wasn’t just any victory. It was their ticket to their first-ever Qualifier match in the league’s history. Think about that for a second. Years of waiting, years of grinding, all culminated in that one moment. It’s truly inspiring, isn’t it?

Bharat Hooda’s 23-Point Storm

You know who really stepped up? Bharat Hooda. This guy was a force of nature, single-handedly changing the game’s momentum. He racked up an incredible 23 points for the Telugu Titans. Yeah, twenty-three points! That’s not just good, that’s game-changing. His performance was absolutely crucial in securing this historic win against the Pirates.

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But honestly, the Pirates had their own star. Ayan Lohchab, their raider, pulled off something truly historic himself. He became the first PKL raider ever to score 20 or more points in six separate matches within a single season. The guy ended his season with a whopping 316 raid points. Talk about a powerhouse, even in a losing effort.

Expert Analysis: The Mental Game and Future Challenges

According to sports analysts from Sportskeeda, this win isn’t just about points; it’s about the mental fortitude of the Telugu Titans. “The emotional reaction from Coach Hooda shows just how much this meant,” one expert noted. “They weren’t just playing for a win, they were playing to break a long-standing barrier. That kind of hunger is dangerous for any opponent.”

This victory sets them up for an even tougher challenge. The Titans are now staring down the barrel of facing Season 10 champions Puneri Paltan in Qualifier 2. That match is happening tomorrow, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, again at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium. Can they maintain this momentum against one of the league’s titans?

Social Media Storm: Fans Go Wild

You bet social media exploded! Right after the match, #TeluguTitans and #PKL2025 were trending like crazy. Fans couldn’t get enough of Coach Hooda’s emotional moment, sharing clips and heartfelt messages. “Seeing Hooda sir cry? That’s what Kabaddi is all about!” one user tweeted. Another simply put, “Titans finally here! What a journey!”

The buzz is real. Everyone’s talking about the Titans’ incredible run and whether they can go all the way. People are already calling this one of the most dramatic playoffs in recent memory. It’s a testament to the raw emotion and sheer competitiveness of the league.

What This Means for the Title Race

Here’s the thing: The Telugu Titans are now just two wins away from potentially clinching their first-ever PKL title. Two wins! From never reaching a Qualifier to being this close to the ultimate prize? It’s the kind of story you write movies about. Can they really pull it off?

Their journey against Puneri Paltan won’t be easy, but after this performance, who’s counting them out? What do you think? Will the Telugu Titans make history and lift the PKL trophy? Share your predictions!