India Men’s Kabaddi Team Secures Semifinal Spot at Commonwealth Championship

The Indian men's kabaddi team has advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship following a comprehensive 48-20 victory against Tanzania at the Veer Savarkar Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match took place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Match Performance

India dominated the proceedings with a well-rounded performance, recording 30 raid points and 10 tackle points. Key contributors to the team's victory included:

• Neeraj Narwal: Led the raiding effort with 12 points, including six bonus points.
• Naveen Kumar and Shivam Patare: Both players contributed nine raid points each.
• Shubham Shinde: Anchored the defense with five tackle points.
• Deepak and Pravesh Malik: Contributed three and two tackle points, respectively.

India successfully inflicted six all-outs on Tanzania, while limiting the visitors to 15 raid points and five tackle points. For Tanzania, Juma Sultania performed notably, scoring 13 points from 20 raids.

Next Steps

With this win, India has confirmed its place in the tournament's final four. The team is scheduled to play its final group-stage match against Sri Lanka on Thursday, October 29, at 8:30 p.m. The semifinal matches are slated to take place on Friday, October 30, at 8:30 p.m.

Spectators can verify match schedules and official results through the tournament’s official social media channels or local sports reporting platforms.