Patna Pirates secured their spot in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 Playoffs by winning a close match against the Telugu Titans 41-37. The match took place at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune on Wednesday. Devank played great, and Ankit and Deepak were solid on defense, which helped the Patna Pirates win. Telugu Titans put up a tough fight but now rely on other results for their playoff hopes.
First Half
The game kicked off with excitement when Devank quickly scored four points for Patna Pirates. His two-point play got things started right away. Pawan Sehrawat from Telugu Titans kept up the speed, and both teams were even at 6-6 in the early moments of the game. Pawan hit a big career milestone by getting over 1300 raid points in the league. The Patna Pirates took the lead with the help of a Do-Or-Die Raid by Sudhakar and Ankit’s Super Tackle on Pawan. However, Vijay Malik’s two-point raid brought the Telugu Titans back to level terms at 10-10. The Telugu Titans briefly led the game after scoring the first All-Out. Devank and Ayan assisted the Patna Pirates in regaining control as they reacted swiftly. The first half ended with Patna Pirates narrowly leading 19-18 after an intense battle.
Second Half
Vijay Malik gave the Telugu Titans a goal to level the game at the start of the second half. Nevertheless, Devank and Ayan collaborated to give the Patna Pirates a commanding lead. Gurdeep’s tackle on Praful Zaware triggered an All-Out, increasing their advantage to six points.
With Devank finishing his Super 10, the Patna Pirates gained momentum. Deepak reached 50 tackle points for the season because of his outstanding defensive play. With a strong response from Pawan Sehrawat, Vijay Malik, and Ashish Narwal, the Patna Pirates maintained their lead. With under 10 minutes left, the score tightened to 32-29.
Ankit’s High 5 and Gurdeep’s Super Tackle helped Patna Pirates regain control. Additionally, Deepak received a High 5, demonstrating their superior defensive skills. The team’s cohesive performance ensured they stayed ahead in the final moments of the game.
Top Performers of Patna Pirates
Best Raider – Devank (14 raid points)
Best Defender – Ankit (6 tackle points)
Moving Forward
Patna Pirates’ balanced mix of offense and defense makes them a formidable team and secures a playoff spot with a 41-37 victory. With two spots remaining, the competition is heating up as teams vie for their place in the playoffs. Patna Pirates’ all-around performance makes them strong contenders for the championship