Patna Pirates continued their incredible run in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 with a convincing 48-32 win over Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Eliminator 1 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Sunday.
Ayan Lohchab once again stole the spotlight with a record-breaking 20+ point performance, his fifth of the season. Defender Navdeep was rock-solid in the back, completing a High Five, while for Jaipur Pink Panthers, Ali Samadi’s Super 10 wasn’t enough to turn the tide.
Strong Start from Patna Pirates
Ayan Lohchab opened the scoring for Patna Pirates, setting the tone early. Jaipur Pink Panthers tried to counter with Parvinder’s opening raid, followed by Ali Samadi’s sharp attack, but Ankit Jaglan’s tackle gave the Patna Pirates the first breakthrough.
Moments later, Ayan Lohchab added a two-point raid, and within just five minutes, Patna Pirates inflicted their first ALL OUT, jumping to a seven-point lead.
Despite efforts from Vinay and Reza Mirbagheri, along with a few solid raids from Ali Samadi, the Pink Panthers couldn’t slow down Patna Pirates’ momentum. Ayan Lohchab and Milan Dahiya kept the scoreboard ticking, while Ankit Jaglan’s second tackle of the night ensured Patna Pirates stayed ahead 13–6 after the first ten minutes.
Patna Pirates Take Full Control
Patna Pirates continued to dominate as Navdeep’s tackle triggered their second ALL OUT in just fourteen minutes. The pressure on the Pink Panthers mounted further when Ayan Lohchab completed his Super 10, and Milan Dahiya’s raid at the stroke of halftime inflicted the third ALL OUT, taking Patna Pirates to a massive 17-point lead (30–13) at the break.
Jaipur Pink Panthers Show Resistance
Jaipur Pink Panthers began the second half with renewed energy. Ali Samadi led the fightback with quick raids, while Deepanshu Khatri and Aryan Kumar stepped up defensively, cutting the deficit to 30–18. The duo added a couple of crucial tackles, while Vinay’s effort helped bring the gap down to ten points going into the final quarter.
However, Navdeep halted the comeback with a brilliant tackle that helped Patna Pirates regain a double-digit advantage. His defensive consistency earned him a well-deserved High Five, keeping his side firmly in command.
Ayan Lohchab Leads the Finishing Charge
As the game entered the closing stages, Ayan Lohchab once again delivered under pressure. His decisive Do-Or-Die raid earned two points, pushing the score to 41–29. The Patna Pirates captain climbed to the top of the PKL 12 raid points chart (275), registering his fifth 20+ point game of the season.
In the final minutes, Patna Pirates executed their fourth ALL OUT, sealing a comprehensive 48–32 victory to advance to the semi-finals in dominant fashion.
Top Performers (Patna Pirates)
Top Raider: Ayan Lohchab
Top Defender: Navdeep
Final Word
Patna Pirates once again proved why they are one of the most dangerous sides in the playoffs. With their raiders firing and defenders in top form, they will head into the semi-finals with great confidence and momentum.