Patna Pirates held their nerve to pull off a dramatic tiebreaker win (6–4) over Bengaluru Bulls after the two sides were locked 38–38 at the end of regulation time at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday October 16, 2025 night.
In a pulsating contest that swung both ways, Patna Pirates showed resilience and composure under pressure to clinch a memorable win. Ayan Lohchab once again led from the front with a Super 10, while Navdeep’s defensive strength and Mandeep Kumar’s crucial two-point raid in the tiebreaker sealed the victory for the three-time champions.
For Bengaluru Bulls, Alireza Mirzaian’s ninth Super 10 went in vain despite their spirited eleven-point comeback late in the game.
A Neck-and-Neck Start
The match began at a rapid pace with both teams looking evenly matched. Ayan Lohchab and Alireza Mirzaian opened the scoring for their sides, while Sanjay’s early tackle for Bengaluru Bulls was answered by Ashish Birwal for Patna Pirates.
As the game settled, both raiders, Ayan Lohchab and Alireza Mirzaian—began dictating the tempo. Bengaluru Bulls held a slender 8–7 lead after the opening ten minutes, but the Patna Pirates defence started showing its intent through Deepak Sankar and Navdeep, who registered a brilliant Super Tackle to turn the tide.
Ankit Rana and Ankit Jaglan combined to push Patna Pirates into a 16–13 lead at the half-time break.
Patna Pirates Take Control in the Second Half
Patna Pirates came out firing in the second half. A Do-Or-Die Raid tackle by Navdeep and sharp raiding from Ayan Lohchab resulted in the first ALL OUT of the game, giving Patna Pirates a commanding advantage.
Ankit Rana’s two-point raid further extended their lead to 27–16, and soon after, Ayan Lohchab completed his Super 10. Despite a spirited effort from Alireza Mirzaian, who also completed his Super 10, the Bengaluru Bulls stayed in the hunt with the score at 28–18 and under ten minutes remaining.
Bengaluru Bulls Fight Back but Patna Pirates Hold Their Ground
The closing stages saw an incredible comeback from Bengaluru Bulls. Raids from Alireza Mirzaian, Aashish Malik, and Ganesha Hanamantagol helped Bengaluru Bulls cut the deficit to five points before Alireza Mirzaian inflicted an ALL OUT, making it 30–28 with under three minutes to go.
Alireza Mirzaian levelled the scores in the dying moments, forcing a thrilling finish. Ayan Lohchab briefly restored a two-point lead with a clutch Do-Or-Die Raid, but Alireza Mirzaian struck back instantly. On the final raid of regulation time, Ayan Lohchab was brought down by Manish, sending the match into a tiebreaker at 38–38.
Patna Pirates Prevail in a Tense Tiebreaker
In the decider, both teams were cautious, but Patna Pirates showed nerves of steel. Sudhakar M and Aashish Malik traded the opening points before Mandeep Kumar’s two-point raid proved decisive. Ayan Lohchab and Deepak Singh closed it out confidently, ensuring Patna Pirates triumphed 6–4 in the tiebreaker to seal a famous win over Bengaluru Bulls.
Standout Performers for Patna Pirates
Top Raider: Ayan Lohchab
Top Defender: Navdeep
Looking Forward
This victory was another testament to Patna Pirates’ fighting spirit and ability to stay composed under pressure. After surrendering a big lead late in the game, Patna Pirates regrouped quickly to pull through in the tie-breaker, showcasing their resilience and tactical sharpness. With this win, Patna Pirates took another strong step in their playoff journey, reaffirming their status as one of the most formidable teams in the Pro Kabaddi League.