Noida , 18 January (H.S.): Japanese wrestling titan Yui Susaki delivered a masterclass on Saturday, propelling Haryana Thunders to a commanding 6-3 victory over Delhi Danga Warriors in the fifth match of Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026, shattering league records with a blistering 57-second technical superiority win.

Record-Shattering Powerplay Ignites Haryana Surge

Susaki, named Player of the Match, pinned Sarika 16-0 in the women's 53kg category through unparalleled speed and aggression, etching the fastest technical superiority victory in PWL history and clinching her post-match vow of decisive dominance via pin or superiority.

Haryana captain Susaki expressed satisfaction with her execution and team synergy, while Delhi skipper Sujeet Kalkal lamented tight early bouts swinging against them, vowing a reorganized resurgence. This triumph cemented Haryana's unbeaten streak, topping the standings with four points from two outings.

Bout-by-Bout Breakdown Seals Decisive Edge

Haryana struck first in women's 76kg as Kajal Dhocak edged Anastasia Alpyeva 6-5, safeguarding a second-period lead for a 1-0 advantage. Ankush Chandram amplified the margin 13-3 over Shubham Kaushik in men's 57kg, pushing to 2-0. Susaki's demolition extended dominance, followed by Anirudh Gulia's 13-0 heavyweight rout of Ronak and Neha Sangwan's technical superiority over Canada's Carla Gonzalez in women's 57kg, securing the fifth win.

Delhi responded in men's 65kg with Kalkal's tactical 2-1 nod over Tumur Ochir Tulga, but Irina Kolyadenko crushed Anjali 13-0 in women's 62kg. Turan Bayramov, Fighter of the Match, powered Delhi's 8-1 men's 74kg win, with their final 86kg men's bout awarded via Haryana's forfeit.

Haryana's clinical six bouts to Delhi's three underscored early title credentials, as Susaki's virtuoso display solidified the Thunders' atop the PWL 2026 table.

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