Patna Pirates booked their place in the PKL Season 12 Playoffs with a solid 33–18 win against Jaipur Pink Panthers at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi. It was an important result for Patna Pirates, who finished their league stage on a strong note. Ayan Lohchab led the team with 11 points, including two tackle points, while the defence supported him well throughout the match.
Jaipur Pink Panthers Start Strong
Jaipur Pink Panthers made a good start to the match, taking a four-point lead in the opening minutes. Meetu scored early points in raids, while Mohit and Sahil Deswal added successful tackles. Patna Pirates opened their account through a tackle by Ankit Jaglan, and Milan Dahiya also contributed with points on both ends of the mat.
In a tight first ten minutes, Ankit Rana scored in a Do-Or-Die Raid, but Meetu and Ritik Sharma kept Jaipur Pink Panthers slightly ahead. Patna Pirates came back with a Super Tackle and another defensive point from Navdeep to make it even.
Both sides kept trading points till the end of the first half. Milan Dahiya’s raid gave Patna Pirates a brief lead, but Jaipur Pink Panthers went into halftime ahead at 13–11 after a two-point raid by Vinay and a tackle from Deepanshu Khatri.
Patna Pirates Turn the Game Around
The second half began with both teams being cautious. Meetu and Ankit Rana exchanged Do-Or-Die Raids, while Navdeep continued to do well in defence. The scores were level at 16–16 with ten minutes left.
That’s when Ayan Lohchab made the difference. His two-point raid helped Patna Pirates inflict the first ALL OUT, giving them a six-point lead. From there, they kept the pressure on and extended their advantage to eight points.
Strong Finish by Patna Pirates
In the final minutes, Ayan Lohchab continued to score and also added two tackle points to his name. His all-round effort helped Patna Pirates inflict another ALL OUT in the closing stages. The team stayed in control till the end and completed a 33–18 victory against Jaipur Pink Panthers.
A Confident March into the Playoffs
With this result, Patna Pirates confirmed their place in the top eight of PKL Season 12 and will play in the upcoming Play-In stage. The balance between attack and defence, led by Ayan Lohchab and Navdeep, underlines why Patna Pirates remain one of the most complete sides in Pro Kabaddi League history.