What Was the Reason Behind Mohammadreza Shadloui Missing the Bengaluru Bulls Clash?

Gujarat Giants’ all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui missed their crucial PKL 12 clash against Bengaluru Bulls due to an ankle injury sustained in the previous game against Haryana Steelers. The Giants, placed 10th with 12 points from 17 matches, needed a win to reach the play-ins. Shadloui has scored 65 points so far, including 37 tackles and 28 raids, along with two Super Tackles and two High 5s.

For the crucial PKL 12 clash at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on October 23, the Gujarat Giants faced the Bengaluru Bulls without their star all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui. The Bulls, sitting third in the points table with 20 points from 17 matches, had won 10 games and lost seven, boasting a score difference of 69. The Giants, in contrast, were 10th with 12 points, six wins, 11 losses, and a negative score difference of 45.

Shadloui missed the match due to an ankle injury sustained in the Giants’ previous game against Haryana Steelers, where he recorded two tackle points but struggled in raids. The coach confirmed that the Iranian all-rounder would only play if fully fit, which was not the case for this final league encounter. Before his injury, Shadloui had contributed 65 points in 17 matches this season, including 28 raid points and 37 tackle points. His defensive efforts included two Super Tackles and two High 5s.

The Giants needed a significant win over the Bulls to keep their playoff hopes alive, relying not only on their performance but also on other results, including defeats for Patna Pirates and UP Yoddhas, to secure a spot in the PKL 12 play-ins. Shadloui’s absence was a major setback for the Gujarat Giants in their must-win game against the Bengaluru Bulls.