The Patna Pirates defeated the Bengal Warriors 38-35 in a Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) match at the Noida Indoor Stadium. In a close match, both teams performed best, keeping supporters on the edge of their seats. While Deepak provided strength with a High 5, Devank stole the show with an outstanding effort, scoring 13 points and finishing another Super 10. Bengal Warriors’ Maninder Singh, on the other hand, accomplished a remarkable milestone by surpassing 1500 Raid Points in PKL history.
First Half
Both teams’ tenacity was demonstrated throughout the first half of the game. The Bengal Warriors’ defense got off to a good start, holding back the Patna Pirates’ top raiders, Devank and Ayan. Meanwhile, Maninder Singh led the charge for the Bengal Warriors with his signature aggressive raids, keeping the scoreline close.
Devank started to shine for the Patna Pirates as the teams engaged in a seesaw battle for points. His most notable moment was near the end of the first half when he executed a fantastic Super Raid that eliminated Mayur Kadam and Fazel Atrachali. At the interval, the scoreboard read 19-15, giving the Patna Pirates a vital four-point lead.
Second Half
Bengal Warriors’ Maninder Singh and Nitin Kumar applied more pressure in the second half, but the Patna Pirates held their ground. Ayan’s Super Raid, which eliminated three key Warriors players, was a turning point. Shortly after, Deepak’s brilliant tackle on Nitin led to the first All-Out of the game, allowing Patna Pirates to extend their lead.
Bengal Warriors displayed tenacity as the game went on. Mayur Kadam’s Super Tackle on Ayan and Vishwas’ impressive raid brought them back into contention. However, Devank’s consistent scoring ensured that Patna Pirates maintained their advantage.
The Patna Pirates maintained their advantage despite a late comeback from the Bengal Warriors, as Maninder Singh reached his historic milestone and finished his Super 10. The match ended with a narrow but well-earned victory for the Pirates at 38-35.
Top Performers for Patna Pirates
Best Raider – Devank (13 raid points)
Best Defender – Deepak (5 tackle points)
Moving Forward
The victory gives the three-time PKL champion Patna Pirates one more feather in their cap. With Devank in top form and the team’s defense performing cohesively, they have set a strong foundation for the upcoming matches. Even though the Bengal Warriors lost, Maninder Singh’s milestone is still a wonderful accomplishment, and the squad will try to rebuild and win the next game.