India Men's Kabaddi Team Crushes Bangladesh 48-25 to Storm Into Asian Games 2026 Semis

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-09-23 16:16:00

Continuing their clinical, undefeated run at the 2026 Asian Games, the Indian men's kabaddi team powered into the semi-finals with a commanding 48-25 victory over Bangladesh on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The emphatic 23-point triumph at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium marked India's third consecutive victory in the tournament following earlier group-stage wins over host nation Japan and South Korea. By advancing to the final four, the defending champions officially guaranteed another Asian Games medal for the nation's tally while reinforcing their quest for a historic ninth continental gold medal.

First-Half Rampage: Relentless Raiding and Two All-Outs Build 29-9 Cushion

From the opening whistle, India dictated the tempo of the Group A encounter, systematically neutralizing Bangladesh’s defensive formations with agile multi-point raids and coordinated ankle holds. In a blistering first half, the Indian unit collected 18 touch and tackle points while snagging seven bonus points, inflicting two comprehensive all-outs that yielded four additional points. Bangladesh's offense struggled to pierce India’s defensive perimeter, managing just five raid points and three bonus points before the break. Heading into half-time with an overwhelming 29-9 advantage, India effectively put the contest out of reach within the first twenty minutes.

Bangladesh Fights Back, But India Closes Out 48-25 Win Ahead of Chinese Taipei Clash

Bangladesh mounted an improved, coordinated tactical response in the second half, picking up eight touch points and eight bonus points to register 16 points in the session. However, the Indian side maintained tactical composure, adding 19 points to their tally, forcing another all-out, and comfortably closing out the 48-25 victory. Having secured their passage to the medal rounds, the Indian squad will play their final Group A league match against Chinese Taipei on Thursday, September 24, at 9:45 AM IST, aiming to carry their peak momentum into the semi-final knockouts and reclaim the Asian Games summit.

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