India Storm Into Kabaddi Semis With Fifth Straight Win
India continued their dominant campaign at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, defeating Tanzania 48-20 on Day 5 to secure their fifth consecutive victory in the men’s competition. The match took place at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on October 27, with the hosts delivering another commanding performance to confirm their place in the semifinals.
India entered the contest after victories over England, Uganda, Malaysia and Nigeria. Against Tanzania, the Indian team maintained its momentum, combining effective raiding with disciplined defence to extend its winning streak. The result also strengthened India’s position at the top of Group A as the inaugural championship moved closer to the knockout stage.
India Beat Tanzania 48-20 in Commonwealth Kabaddi 2026
India established control early in the match, taking a 25-8 lead into half-time. The hosts continued to dominate after the break, preventing Tanzania from reducing the gap significantly and eventually securing a 28-point victory.
India’s defence played a crucial role in the result, with the team inflicting six all-outs during the contest. The Indian players consistently put pressure on Tanzania’s raiders, while their own attacking unit maintained a steady flow of points.
Shubham Shinde was among the standout performers for India, finishing with five tackle points. The defensive effort helped India maintain its advantage throughout the match and ensured that Tanzania struggled to build sustained momentum.
The victory took India’s record to five wins from five group matches, confirming their qualification for the men’s semifinals. India were also assured of finishing at the top of Group A before their final group fixture against Sri Lanka on October 29.
Commonwealth Kabaddi 2026: Bangladesh and Canada Win
Day 5 also featured important results in the men’s Group B competition, with Bangladesh and Canada recording convincing victories.
Bangladesh defeated Singapore 60-28, producing an effective attacking display to secure a comfortable win. Md Rahman led Bangladesh with 12 points, while Md Hasibul Hossain added eight. Singapore struggled to contain Bangladesh’s raiding pressure despite Aadit Senthilkumar contributing 11 points.
Canada also enjoyed a successful outing, defeating Scotland 62-30. Anmol Thakur was the leading scorer for Canada with 19 points, while Manpreet Singh contributed 15. Canada controlled the contest with strong raiding and defence to claim their second victory of the championship.
In another men’s match, Malaysia defeated England 55-29. Ravidran Vicram led Malaysia with 14 points, while Isaac Alton added eight. The result gave Malaysia an important boost as the teams continued competing for favourable positions in the group standings.
Kenya and Malaysia Win in Women’s Kabaddi
The women’s competition also produced two decisive results on Day 5. Kenya continued their impressive run with a 61-16 victory over Scotland, while Malaysia defeated Singapore 62-17 to keep their semifinal hopes alive.
Kenya dominated the contest against Scotland, with Lavenda Odhiambo leading the scoring with 16 points. Esther Omolo added nine points as Kenya combined aggressive raiding with effective defence to secure another convincing victory.
Malaysia produced an equally commanding performance against Singapore. Shamithra led Malaysia with 17 points, while Darsini contributed 12. The result improved Malaysia’s position in the women’s Group A standings as they continued their pursuit of a semifinal berth.
Kenya’s victory further strengthened their position in the women’s competition, while Malaysia’s win kept the qualification race competitive. With the group stage approaching its conclusion, every result became increasingly important for teams aiming to reach the knockout rounds.
India Target Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship Title
India’s fifth consecutive victory marked another important milestone in the country’s campaign at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship. Both the men’s and women’s teams had made strong starts to the tournament, with the women’s side already securing a semifinal place after defeating Nigeria 38-10 on October 26.
The Indian men’s team will now turn its attention to the final group-stage match against Sri Lanka on October 29 before the semifinals begin on October 30. With five wins from five matches, India have demonstrated consistency in both attack and defence and will look to carry that form into the knockout stage.
The championship, being held in Ahmedabad from October 23 to 31, brings together men’s and women’s teams from across the Commonwealth. As the competition progresses, India will aim to convert its strong group-stage performances into a title-winning campaign on home soil.
