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Seven-time defending champions India streamrolled a hapless Thailand 73-20 to storm into the final of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, in Ahmedabad on Friday. The Indians proved their supremacy and prowess in the sport and toyed with the Thais in the lop-sided second semifinal. [caption id=“attachment_3066720” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] India will face Iran in the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup in Ahmedabad.[/caption] India will face rising Asian power Iran in the summit clash of the tournament tomorrow. Iran had earlier defeated South Korea in a low-scoring thriller. Iran came back from 11-13 down to beat the Koreans by 28-22. In the second semifinals, it was total domination from the experienced Indian side against a young and energetic Thailand team. Such was India’s domination in the tournament that they gave away just 20 points to their opponents in four out of six games. India, who had lost just one encounter in the tournament – first against Korea – scored 42 raid points as against Thailand’s 15. In tackle points also, India were in complete control as they scored 18 points against Thailand’s just four, while the hosts had 12 all outs. Earlier in the day, Iran also ended Korea’s unbeaten run in the tournament. After losing the toss, Iran was asked to make the first raid of the game and Meraj Sheykh made sure that he does not disappoint his side. However, Koreans managed to put pressure on Iran till the end of first half as they lead 13-11. Jang Kun Lee remained their top scorer tonight with four raid points. Meraj was the top scorer for Iran as he finished with seven points followed by Abozar Mighani adding four crucial points for his side. Last four minutes of game saw Iran not getting any point through raids but it was their defence, which made sure that they do not let the game slip from their hands.
Kabaddi World Cup 2016 Final, India vs Iran, Highlights: India are champions
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.@IamAnupK said he'll be cool, didn't he? The captain coolly led India to the #2016KabaddiWorldCup trophy! #INDvIRN pic.twitter.com/nIFlar6klT
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 22, 2016
.@IamAnupK said he'll be cool, didn't he? The captain coolly led India to the #2016KabaddiWorldCup trophy! #INDvIRN pic.twitter.com/nIFlar6klT
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 22, 2016
That team in the background! Superb tournament Iran, but no sympathies tonight, you were sore losers. #2016kabaddiworldcup #INDvIRN pic.twitter.com/sTTldGE9GZ
— Malay Desai (@MalayD) October 22, 2016
#WorldCupKabaddi2016 is India's! Great fight out up by Iran but Anup & Co just too good tonite pic.twitter.com/coZyxNwPfO
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 22, 2016
#TeamIndia #2016KabaddiWorldCup
— Gutta Jwala 💙 (@Guttajwala) October 22, 2016
Wooohoooo champions 2016 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
Good win India that was a complete team effort and super Energy from fans#Championindia #2016KabaddiWorldCup pic.twitter.com/ymfOXw2oVr
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) October 22, 2016
This is a great evening for Ajay Thakur and for India. Wonderful evening. This is coming home. #2016KabaddiWorldCup
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 22, 2016
Marvellous fightback by India to take the lead. Minutes to go now #FinalRaid #worldcupkabaddi2016 pic.twitter.com/1B1K0RkbMJ
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 22, 2016
Gritty Iran have the crowd silenced, leading 18-13 at half time. India need to pull out something special #2016KabaddiWorldCup #FinalRaid
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 22, 2016
India need more of this
Good luck 2 the Indian Kabaddi team for the #kabaddiworldcup2016 finals👍Me& my entire family are cheering for your victory😊 @StarSportsIndia
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 22, 2016
Firstpost correspondent Malay Desai: Indians are being over-powered by physically stronger Iranians. Even the mighty Manjeet was raided like a boss by Meraj.
I hope Balwan Singh and Anup have thought of sly tactics of how to trick these fellows.
HT: India 13-18 Iran
Iran’s half this. Indian raiders have been kept very quiet as the Iran defense has been on their guard. The hosts have defended well, but loss in numbers have given joy to the Iranians. India need someone to put their hand up especially in the raiding department. As of now Iran are heading for the title
Intense amount of action in the middle. Iranians at their brashest best & our boys pumped up too. Need Anup & Manjeet to calm them down.
— Malay Desai (@MalayD) October 22, 2016
Good Luck Team India for the Kabaddi World Cup Final. We are cheering for you. Hope you bring home the cup. #KabaddiWorldCup2016
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 22, 2016
India are unchanged from the win over Thailand
India line-up: Anup Kumar, Manjeet Chhillar, Surender Nada, Sandeep Narwal, Pardeep Narwal, Surjeet, Ajay Thakur
Before the most important game of our lives, an open letter to all of India. We need you tonight! #JaiHind #OneBigBlue #2016KabaddiWorldCup pic.twitter.com/7knqQMypch
— Anup Kumar (@IamAnupK) October 22, 2016
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