Vizag, Sept. 6 -- It was an impressive defensive performance from the Gujarat Giants, who sealed their first win of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 12 on Saturday, beating Tamil Thalaivas 37-28.

Nitin Panwar's High Five, alongside Rakesh and Mohammadreza Shadloui's six points each, led the team to victory at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag, according to a PKL release.

At the start, both teams tested each other through cautious raiding and defending. The Giants got on the board early through Rakesh and Nitin, the latter impressing with his all-round contribution. The Thalaivas' big names, Arjun Deshwal and Pawan Sehrawat, tried to push the momentum, but Gujarat's defence stayed disciplined.

The standout moment came when Pawan, l...