India Maintain Unbeaten Run, Beat Sri Lanka 45-24

India completed an unbeaten group-stage campaign at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 with a convincing 45-24 victory over Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

The hosts won all six of their group matches to enter the semifinals in strong form. Pankaj Mohite led India’s raiding effort with 15 points, while Aditya Shinde contributed 10.

India Dominate Sri Lanka

India combined an effective attacking display with a solid defensive performance to register a 21-point win.

Nitesh led the defensive effort with five tackle points, while Yogesh Dahiya added four as India maintained control throughout the contest.

Bangladesh, Kenya Also Register Big Wins

Bangladesh secured a semifinal berth with a 70-20 victory over Scotland. Md Al-Amin scored 24 points, while Md Hasibul Hossain added 12.

Tanzania defeated England 36-27, and Uganda beat Nigeria 48-23. Canada edged Singapore 45-38 in a closely contested match, with Manpreet Singh contributing 16 points.

Kenya completed the day’s action with a commanding 76-27 win over Australia. Tobias Kinywa Murithii led the scoring with 21 points.

India will return to action on October 30 for the semifinals as they aim to extend their unbeaten run and move closer to the championship title.