Pakistan record easy win ahead of India showdown

KARACHI: Pakistan romped to their fourth consecutive win when they blanked minnows Nepal 41-18 in their fourth game of the 3rd Asian Kabaddi Championship (circle style) at POF Wah on Thursday.

It was a one-sided affair with the hosts dominating the whole proceedings right from the first whistle.

Pakistani raiders and defenders had a fine practice ahead of their vital showdown against arch-rivals India on Friday (today). The India-Pakistan clash today will decide the champions.

It would be interesting to see how Pakistan exploit the home advantage against equally strong India.

Pakistan are defending the title.

In the previous edition held at Punjab Stadium Lahore in 2012 Pakistan beat India in the final.

Meanwhile, India defeated Iran 43-30 to record their fourth victory on the trot.

Iran showed great commitment on the field but their rivals were too strong.

Pakistan had beaten Iran 47-22 which showed that the hosts’ performance against Iran was better than that of India.

Afghanistan overwhelmed Sri Lanka 57-25.

The six-nation event, which is being played under single league system, will conclude on Friday (today).