In the spotlight: 3 players of the season

The 3 times Champion Patna Pirates are not only one of the fiercest team to battle in the League but also have some of the most talented and great record holding players. Led by Pradeep Narwal who has set the bar high, the team has flourished under his captaincy and he’s also made way for the young players to perform their best. Much has been spoken and already known about the leader but in the spotlight here are players Jawahar Dagar, Vikas Ka...

JAIDEEP SHARMA: DEFENDER OF THE SEASON

The Patna Pirates remain one of the few Pro Kabaddi League teams who consistently succeed at keeping spectators entertained, with their brilliant performances leaving everyone with an incomparable sense of ecsatsy at having witnessed the spectacular. Eyes transfixed on the play, with an ascending heart beat everytime a raid comes to close, the Patna experience is unique. This should be expected, as no other team boasts such a star-studded line up...

The Pirates Forge History Against the Punari Paltans

Despite falling short of the high expectations set for them, The Patna Pirates have had a good season, with a few noteworthy, stand-out performances. Possibly the match that deserves to be written about the most is Patna Pirates vs Puneri Paltans. Patna functioned at a level previously unimaginable, their ferocity and tenacious approach culminating in their highest scoring match of the season. Although this ended up being their last victory of 20...

Patna Pirates – Season Review

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...

Manjeet: The rise of an all-rounder

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 ...

Patna Pirates’ Top 5 Raids

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...

The Rise of Deepak Narwal

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’s comeback against the Tamil Thalaivas this season

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...

Patna moves up the ladder after defeating Delhi

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...

The Incredible victory of Patna Pirates over Bengal Warriors

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...