DHAKA, Feb 25, 2025 (BSS)- Bangladesh national Kabaddi team 
shrugged off their previous match defeat as they bounced 
back to beat visiting Nepal by 42-37 points taking 2-1 lead 
of the five-match kabaddi test series held at Palton ground 
adjoining the national stadium in the capital today 
(Tuesday).

The winners’ reserved the first period of play by taking a 
narrow 20-17 points lead at the breather. 

Dipayan Golder of Bangladesh was named the best player of 
the match for his impressive performance. Bangladesh Kabaddi 
Federation (BKF) joint Secretary Israel Howlader handed over 
the man of the match prize to Dipayan.

BKF general secretary SM Newaz Sohag was present in the 
prize distribution ceremony. 

Earlier, Bangladesh took a 1-0 lead in the series beating 
Nepal by 53-29 points in the first match.

Nepal however staged a brilliant fight back as they defeated 
Bangladesh by narrow margin of 45-42 points in the second 
match to level the series 1-1.

The fourth match of the series will be held tomorrow 
(Wednesday) at the same venue.