In Match 99 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, the Patna Pirates defeated the Jaipur Pink Panthers 38-28 with an incredible performance by Devank Dalal in the Badminton Hall in Balewadi Stadium. With 14 points, the Green Sleeve holder displayed his raiding prowess and kept the Patna Pirates in the running for a semi-final berth. The win also marked the Patna Pirates’ second triumph over the defending champions this season.
First Half: Jaipur Pink Panthers Take the Early Lead
The match began as a battle of defenses, with Ankush Rathee leading the Jaipur Pink Panthers’ charge by securing three early tackle points, including key tackles on Devank and Ayan. The smart move by Jaipur Pink Panthers to replace Arkam Shaikh with M Sudhakar paid off right away when Shaikh eliminated Lucky Sharma and Neeraj Narwal in a single raid.
Without enough help from his raiders, Patna Pirates’ star raider Devank continued to push the Patna Pirates, but they were now on the defensive. After playing conservatively at first, Arjun Deshwal increased the pressure on Jaipur Pink Panthers with a multi-point raid that went after Devank and other important Patna Pirates players. After the Patna Pirates were given an All-Out, Jaipur Pink Panthers led 18–12 at the close of the first half.
Second Half: Patna Pirates’ Comeback Begins
With newfound vigor, the Patna Pirates went into the second half. Ayan’s first point of the evening and Deepak’s effective tackle on Arjun Deshwal set the stage for a change of momentum. When Arkam Shaikh confronted Vikash Kandola during a Do-or-Die raid, the game swung even more in the Patna Pirates’ favor, and the Jaipur Pink Panthers were forced to surrender. Devank continued to excel, keeping the Jaipur Pink Panthers defense under pressure with his calculated moves.
The Patna Pirates strengthened their defense as the clock ran out, making it impossible for the Jaipur Pink Panthers’ top raiders (Arjun Deshwal, Neeraj Narwal, and Vikash Kandola) to make any real progress. Devank, meanwhile, completed his 13th Super 10 of the season with a sensational attack, adding the final touch. The Patna Pirates sealed their dominance with a second All-Out on the Jaipur Pink Panthers, closing out the game with a comfortable 10-point lead.
Best Performers of Patna Pirates
Best Raider – Devank (14 raid points)
Best Defenders – Ankit & Deepak (5 tackle points)
Looking Ahead
The Patna Pirates’ resiliency and strategic thinking are demonstrated by this decisive victory, which improves their standing in the playoffs. The Patna Pirates are well-positioned to continue their quest for victory in Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League, with Devank in unstoppable form and the team playing at their best. Devank Dalal has again demonstrated why he is one of the brightest stars of the league, and the Patna Pirates supporters will surely remember this victory.