In a thrilling encounter at the Badminton Hall in the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune, the Patna Pirates emerged victorious against the Puneri Paltan, winning 37-32 in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11. This crucial win propelled the Patna Pirates to the 3rd spot in the standings.
Match Highlights
The match started with both teams trading tackle points, with Devank and Ayan from Patna Pirates facing tough opposition from the Puneri Paltan defenders, Abinesh Nadarajan, Aman, and Sanket. Pankaj Mohite opened the scoring for the Puneri Paltan in the 5th minute, giving them an early lead.
As the first half progressed, Patna Pirates slowly started finding their rhythm, with Ayan leading their charge. However, the Puneri Paltan defenders kept the game tight, and at the 15-minute mark, the teams were neck and neck. With a Super Tackle by Abinesh Nadarajan on Devank, the Puneri Paltan edged ahead by 3 points and finished the first half with a 16-13 lead.
Second Half Drama
The Patna Pirates came out with renewed vigor in the second half, starting with an ALL OUT on the Puneri Paltan, erasing the deficit and drawing level. Devank was instrumental in this turnaround, registering multiple successful raids. Just after this, Aman from the Puneri Paltan secured a High-5, but Devank and Patna Pirates retaliated with another ALL OUT, taking a 5-point lead.
Despite a spirited fightback from the Puneri Paltan, who reduced the gap to just 3 points with 5 minutes to go, the Patna Pirates held their ground and kept the opposition at bay in the final moments, eventually clinching the match with a 5-point win.
Key Performers
- Patna Pirates:
- Devank: 11 points
- Ayan: 9 points
- Shubham Shinde: High-5
- Puneri Paltan:
- Abinesh Nadarajan: 7 points
- Aman: High-5
Upcoming Matches
Following this exciting contest, Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 continues with the following matches on December 16:
- Haryana Steelers vs UP Yoddhas at 8:00 PM IST
- Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Bengaluru Bulls at 9:00 PM IST
The win for Patna Pirates is a major boost to their playoff hopes, as they continue their quest for a strong finish in the season.
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