India Finish Group Stage Unbeaten at Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026
India closed the group stage of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in emphatic fashion, defeating Sri Lanka 45-24 to complete a perfect run of six wins from six matches. A sharp raiding display and dependable defensive work gave India control of the contest and secured a 21-point victory, reinforcing their status as one of the leading contenders for the title.
Pankaj Mohite was India’s standout performer, collecting 15 raid points, while Aditya Shinde added 10. Nitesh contributed five tackle points and Yogesh Dahiya recorded four as India combined individual scoring with effective support across the court. The team registered 22 successful raids, nine tackle points and six points from all-outs. Sri Lanka, despite competing throughout, could not match India’s scoring pace.
India had already secured a place in the semi-finals before the match. The victory nevertheless offered a valuable final group-stage test, allowing the team to carry momentum into the knockout rounds. With several players contributing on both sides of the game, India’s performance suggested a balanced squad rather than an attack dependent on a single raider.
Bangladesh Book Semi-Final Place With 70-20 Win
Bangladesh also delivered one of the day’s most decisive results, overpowering Scotland 70-20 to confirm their place in the semi-finals. Their attack repeatedly broke through Scotland’s defence, while a strong all-round points return helped turn the match into a one-sided contest.
Md Al-Amin led Bangladesh with 24 points, supported by Md Hasibul Hossain’s 12 and Akash Md Julfiker’s six. Bangladesh amassed 44 raid points, 12 tackle points and 10 points from all-outs, highlighting the scale of their control. Arun Sidhu was Scotland’s leading scorer with nine points, but his team struggled to contain Bangladesh’s frequent scoring raids.
The result underlined how quickly a kabaddi match can shift when a side strings together successful raids and forces the opposition into repeated defensive situations. Bangladesh’s ability to score through multiple players will be an important asset as the championship moves towards the knockout stage.
Tanzania Hold Off England in Competitive Match
Tanzania earned a hard-fought 36-27 win over England, combining steady scoring with a defensive effort that helped preserve their lead. The nine-point margin reflected a more closely contested match than the day’s biggest victories, with England remaining within reach for significant stretches.
Juma Sultania paced Tanzania with 11 points, and Ali Bakari added nine. England’s Felix Li led all scorers for his side with 12 points, but Tanzania managed the contest effectively and limited England’s opportunities to build a sustained comeback. The result showed the value of defensive discipline in kabaddi: a team does not need to dominate every raid if it can make key stops at the right moments.
Uganda’s Balanced Attack Powers Win Over Nigeria
Uganda recorded a convincing 48-23 victory against Nigeria, with Mutebi Simon leading the way on 16 points. Ssekamatte Rahim contributed nine, while Ngabirano Innocent added seven, giving Uganda several reliable scoring options throughout the match.
Uganda finished with 30 raid points, nine tackle points and eight points from all-outs. That spread of production reflected a composed performance in which the team made the most of its attacking opportunities while also applying pressure in defence. Nigeria’s Ekpe Victory Emmanuel was his side’s top scorer with seven points, but Uganda’s advantage widened as the match progressed.
Canada Edge Singapore After Close Contest
Canada secured a 45-38 win over Singapore in one of the day’s tightest encounters. The seven-point margin kept the result in doubt, but Canada’s mix of raiding strength and timely defensive stops proved decisive.
Manpreet Singh scored 16 points for Canada, with Anmol Thakur adding 11 and Anand contributing eight. Canada recorded 27 raid points and 16 tackle points, while four super tackles provided a significant boost to its defensive effort. Singapore responded through Aidil Asyraaf, who scored 10 points, and Aadit Senthilkumar, who added nine. Despite their resistance, Singapore could not close the gap before the final whistle.
The match offered a reminder that kabaddi is shaped not only by high-scoring raids but also by momentum-changing defensive plays. Canada’s super tackles helped interrupt Singapore’s progress and gave the Canadian side room to protect its lead.
Kenya Dominate Australia in 76-27 Rout
Kenya rounded off the day with the largest victory, defeating Australia 76-27 in a commanding display. The 49-point margin came from an overwhelming attack, supported by a defence that repeatedly prevented Australia from finding a foothold in the match.
Tobias Kinywa Murithii led Kenya’s raiding effort with 21 points, while Stephen Adongo added 14. Kenya collected 48 raid points, 13 tackle points and 12 points from all-outs, a combination that reflected its control across multiple phases of play. Australia’s Divot Singh scored 10 raid points and Jasmeet Grewal added nine, but Kenya’s scoring depth proved too difficult to contain.
Knockout Stage Awaits India
With the group stage complete, attention now shifts to the semi-finals and the pressure of knockout kabaddi. India will return to action on October 30, aiming to extend its unbeaten run and move closer to the championship title. Its six victories have built a strong platform, but the next round will demand the same precision in raiding and discipline in defence against higher-stakes opposition.
Across the day’s fixtures, the results highlighted the tournament’s varied strengths: India’s consistency, Bangladesh’s attacking firepower, Tanzania’s resilience, Uganda’s balance, Canada’s defensive timing and Kenya’s scoring dominance. As the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 enters its decisive phase, the semi-finals promise a sharper test of strategy, stamina and composure.
