Competing against rest of the 11 teams participating in Pro Kabaddi League, Patna Pirates had been the winners for past three seasons, a winning streak they could not continue this season. Although the Pirates performed well this season too, maintaining the second rank in Zone B teams for a long time, ultimately they could not move forward to the Playoffs. Statistics In total 22 matches played by them, they won 9, lost 1 and had 2 ties. It...
Patna Pirates’ fans will willingly proclaim, that the growth curve of Manjeet’s ability has been nothing short of spectacular this season. Manjeet functions as a raider for the team, an integral part of the masterful trio formed with fellow raiders Pardeep Narwal and Deepak Narwal. Being on the younger side, he may not have played as many games as his esteemed teammates, but he makes up for his lack of experience with a unique combination ...
The raid is a sacred part of Kabaddi. It encapsulates the essence of the game, denting the armor of the enemy, and conquering their territory. The joy associated with pulling off a successful raid is indescribable and provides a boost of energy to the collective. In this year’s Pro Kabaddi League, Patna Pirates hold the record for the most number of successful raids. Over the last 20 matches, they have remarkably succeeded in 377 raid attem...
Deepak Narwal is a name that requires no introduction to fans of the Pro Kabaddi League. He began his career at the Patna Pirates, in the league’s second season, moved to Dabang Delhi in the fourth, the Bengal Warriors in the fifth and is finally back home in Patna this year. Narwal has stood out from the very beginning of his playing days, and has gone on to become an exceptional raider, providing invaluable contributions to ensure victory,...
Patna Pirates’ have had a fascinating journey this season thus far. Wins have followed losses, good performances have followed poor ones. However, of late, their form has been spectacular, and one can safely assume they are back to their best title winning form. They are currently on a four-game win streak, having defeated formidable opponents Bengaluru Bulls, Tamil Thalaivas, Dabang Delhi and Bengal Warriors in quick succession. The picture no...
The 15th of November witnessed two giants of the Pro Kabaddi League face off at the SVP stadium in Mumbai as defending champions Patna Pirates took on the fierce Dabang Delhi. Both teams were in good form, fresh off two game win streaks and the clash between them was nothing short of a nail-biting contest. While the match started with Dabang Delhi claiming the first point and an initial advantage, the focus soon shifted to Pardeep Narwal and h...
Patna Pirates have found their footing again in their last two matches against Bengal Warriors. Ending the home leg of this season with a close victory of 29-27 against Bengal Warriors, the Pirates once again went up on the ranking board. And now mere 9 days after their previous clash, Pirates have defeated the Warriors again with a crushing 50-30 total score in their favour. The Pirates have definitely opened the Mumbai leg of the tournament wit...
Patna Pirates are once again one of the best teams this season, holding the first rank in Zone B with 23 points so far. They started and ended the second leg or their home leg on a positive note, winning against Jaipur Pink Panthers and Bengaluru Bulls respectively. Under the steady guidance of coach Ram Mehar Singh and the excellent leadership of Pardeep Narwal, the Pirates are moving up the ladder again in 2018. The team has gained some truly t...
After the end of the Chennai Leg of the sixth season of Pro Kabaddi league, anticipation is high in the air for its next leg to start. The matches have been filled with equal parts excitement and fast-paced action. Despite every victory being a team effort in Kabaddi, some of the raiders have stood out as amazing assets to their teams over the seasons. Here are some the best raiders who are sure to give their competitors a hard time in 2018: 1...
Kabaddi is as much a game of specific guidelines as it is of strong instincts. The players have to improvise a lot on ground and change strategies at the drop of a hat. Sharp tactics and skilful moves can often turn the tides of a game. A well-played move can fill the whole court with a thunderous applause, and even lead the team to victory. Moves that require incredible skill and an element of surprise are usually the most successful on...
