The Patna Pirates put up a spirited fight in a Pro Kabaddi League clash at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai but eventually went down 28-37 to the Telugu Titan. Raider Ayan Lohchab was the star performer for the Patna Pirates with a brilliant Super 10, while the defence, also produced key moments of resistance.
Despite leading at halftime, the Patna Pirates were undone in the second half by a determined Telugu Titans side, powered by Vijay Malik’s all-round brilliance.
Early Exchanges Set the Tone
The Telugu Titans opened the scoring with a sharp Super Tackle from Avi Duhan and a raid point from Vijay Malik, racing to a 2-0 lead. The Patna Pirates quickly responded, as Ayan Lohchab opened his account with a successful raid.
The early phase was tightly contested, with the Telugu Titans maintaining a three-point cushion. But the Patna Pirates showed resilience, reducing the gap through Sudhakar M.’s raid and eventually taking the lead when Ayan executed a brilliant Super Raid, turning the score to 11-10 in their favour.
Patna Pirates Edge Ahead at the Break
The back-and-forth exchanges continued with both sides refusing to give an inch. Thanks to Ayan’s consistency and sharp execution in attack, the Patna Pirates went into halftime with a slender 16-15 lead, setting up an exciting second half.
Telugu Titans Take Control in the Second Half
The second half started positively for the Patna Pirates as Balaji D. pulled off a strong tackle to extend their lead to 17-15. However, the Telugu Titans struck back immediately with Shubham Shinde’s Super Tackle, which swung momentum their way.
From there, the Telugu Titans combined tight defending with sharp raiding to edge ahead 22-20. The turning point came when they inflicted an ALL OUT, stretching their lead to 29-21.
Final Push Not Enough
Despite the deficit, the Patna Pirates continued to fight, with Ayan Lohchab and the defence working hard to chip away at the lead. But the Telugu Titans held firm, and in the closing moments, Vijay Malik’s Super Raid sealed a 37-28 win for the home side.
Standout Performers for Patna Pirates
- Top Raider: Ayan Lohchab
- Top Defender: Deepak Rathi
The End Note
The Patna Pirates showed plenty of fight in a match that was neck-and-neck for the first half. With Ayan Lohchab continuing his strong form and the defence producing key moments, there are clear positives for the team to build on.
The Patna Pirates will look to bounce back stronger in their upcoming fixtures and turn these spirited performances into victories as Season 12 progresses.