Visakhapatnam (Kiran News) – In a high-octane clash during the 10th match of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, two-time champions Jaipur Pink Panthers emerged victorious over three-time champions Patna Pirates with a close 39-36 win, marking their first victory of the season. Patna, on the other hand, suffered their second consecutive defeat.
Nitin Dhankhar played a crucial role in Jaipur’s triumph, securing 13 points, while Ali Samadhi contributed 8 points. Jaipur gained an early lead, inflicting an all-out on Patna to go ahead 14-9 and maintained a 21-16 advantage at halftime.
For Patna Pirates, Maninder Singh was the top performer with 15 points, while Sudhakar added 9 points. Patna staged a comeback in the second half, narrowing the gap to just 2 points. However, the team missed out on key opportunities, with Ayan unable to deliver in crucial moments.
In the final two minutes, Patna tried to bridge the gap with a super tackle and a multipoint raid, but Jaipur managed the clock smartly and maintained a three-point lead. Nitin’s strategic play in the last raid sealed the win for Jaipur Pink Panthers, who opened their account on the points table with this 39-36 victory.
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