Sonepat, February 7 In a thrilling match, Rohtak Royals were crowned champions of the inaugural Kabaddi Champions League after defeating Bhiwani Bulls 32-30 here on Saturday.
Rakesh Singroha emerged as the top scorer for the Royals, with eight points.
He was well supported by Milan Dahiya, who added five points, while Vijay Malik, Sandeep Deswal, and Aryan contributed three points each, as the Royals lifted the title along with a cheque of Rs 51 lakh.
The dominant Royals kept the Bulls on the back foot in the initial exchanges and achieved the first "All-Out" of the match in the fifth minute, taking a 9-3 lead.
However, Sourav led Bhiwani's fightback, helping his team reduce the deficit to three points at 10-7.
Bhiwani pressed hard to mount a comeback, narrowing the gap to a single point and bringing the Royals close to an "All-Out."
With the pressure mounting in the closing minutes, Rohtak Royals showcased their championship pedigree.
Trailing on the scoreboard at a critical juncture, the Royals dug deep and produced a collective late surge, marked by disciplined defence and timely raids, to lift the title.