In a heart-pounding kabaddi clash yesterday, the Patna Pirates emerged victorious against the Telugu Titans with a nail-biting scoreline of 38-36. The match, filled with electrifying moments and intense gameplay, kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
From the outset, both teams showcased their prowess on the kabaddi mat, displaying remarkable agility, strength, and strategic maneuvers. The Patna Pirates, known for their aggressive style of play, wasted no time in asserting their dominance, while the Telugu Titans fought tooth and nail to match their opponents’ intensity.
Patna Pirates Struggling To Regain Points Lost in Tackles
The first half of the match was a seesaw battle. Patna Pirates kept slipping and giving away points. Pawan Sehrawat began the onslaught as he produced two back-to-back multi-point raids. Telugu Titans had their inflicted All-Out within 4 minutes while Patna Pirates experienced some woeful defending.
Patna Pirates simply struggled to defend against Telugu Titans with a shock lead of 10-3. By the end of the 15th minute, the scorecard wasn’t really in the favor of Patna Pirates as Telugu Titans had their massive lead by 20-12.
Patna Pirates Come Back With Successful Raids
In the second half, the momentum shifted several times, with both teams refusing to back down. Patna Pirates made a valiant effort to stage a comeback, narrowing the point gap with a series of impressive raids and defensive maneuvers. They remained relentless in their pursuit of victory, unleashing a barrage of raids that kept their opponents on their toes.
With an All-out inflicted on Telugu Titans, Sachin manages to get better of Milad Jabbari and Parvesh Bhainswal. Patna Pirates started to make a lead for the first time in the game in the 20th minute and Sachin soon reduced the opposition to just one defender.
The Final Minutes
A Super Tackle from Jabbari put his team up again as they led 28-27 with 10 minutes to go. With the outcome hanging in the balance, it was the Patna Pirates who displayed nerves of steel, clinching crucial points in the final raids to secure a hard-fought victory.
While the Telugu Titans fought admirably till the very end, it was ultimately the Patna Pirates’ day. Patna Pirates’ emerging victory in this thrilling kabaddi encounter made them the 5th team to qualify for playoffs.
Points Table For Patna Pirates
| Raid points | 21 |
| Super raids | 0 |
| Tackle points | 11 |
| All out points | 4 |
| Extra points | 2 |
Top Performers From Patna Pirates
Best Raider – Sandeep Kumar (7 raid points)
Best Defender – Krishan (4 tackle points)