Patna Pirates Dominate Jaipur Pink Panthers to Enter Eliminator 2

Patna Pirates secured a 48-32 win over Jaipur Pink Panthers in Eliminator 1 at Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium. Ayan Lohchab starred with his fifth 20+ points game and became PKL 12’s top raid scorer (275), while Navdeep achieved a High Five. Pirates inflicted four ALL OUTs, with Ankit Jaglan, Milan Dahiya, and Navdeep key in defence. Ali Samadi’s Super 10 went in vain.

As the Pro Kabaddi League Eliminator 1 unfolded at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Patna Pirates maintained their stellar form with a dominant 48-32 victory over Jaipur Pink Panthers. Ayan Lohchab once again spearheaded the Pirates’ attack, scoring over 20 points for the fifth time in PKL history, joining the elite ranks of Pardeep Narwal and Devank Dalal. Navdeep contributed significantly from the defense, completing a High Five to keep his team in control throughout the match.

The Pirates started strong, with Ayan opening the score and Ankit Jaglan’s tackle enabling an early ALL OUT within five minutes. Despite a spirited response from Jaipur, including Ali Samadi’s Super 10, Patna’s raiders, led by Ayan and Milan Dahiya, kept the scoreboard ticking. By halftime, the Pirates had extended their lead to 30-13, courtesy of three ALL OUTs, including one executed by Navdeep.

Jaipur attempted a comeback in the second half, with Ali Samadi and Aryan Kumar contributing to reduce the deficit to ten points. However, Patna maintained their dominance, with Navdeep’s defense and Ayan’s decisive Do-Or-Die raid ensuring a fourth ALL OUT and sealing a comprehensive 47-32 victory. With this win, Patna Pirates advanced to Eliminator 2, continuing their impressive run in PKL 12.