Vizag, Aug. 31 -- U Mumba opened their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 campaign with a nail-biting victory over Gujarat Giants, clinching the contest 6-5 in the tie-breaker after the scores were level at 29-29 at full-time. The clash at the Vishwanadh Sports Club was the second instance of the new tie-breaker rule in three matches this season, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the very last raid, according to a release from PKL.

Skipper Sunil Kumar hailed the tie-breaker format, calling it an exciting and welcome addition.

Sunil remarked after the game, "Tie-breakers are about keeping your cool. You have to trust your instincts and use your brain in those crunch situations. That calmness is what helped us today," as quote...