Puneri Paltan and UP Yoddhas shared the spoils in a gripping 29-29 tie, while Patna Pirates secured a dominant 54-31 win over Bengaluru Bulls in two thrilling Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 encounters at the Noida Indoor Stadium.
Bhavani Rajput’s Super 10 and Pankaj Mohite’s nine points stood out in the Paltan-Yoddhas clash, while Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab’s Super 10s powered Patna to a commanding victory, moving them to third in the PKL 2024 table.
Puneri Paltan and UP Yoddhas Share Spoils in Thrilling Tie
Puneri Paltan and UP Yoddhas played out a gripping 29-29 tie in Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 at the Noida Indoor Stadium. Bhavani Rajput’s Super 10 for UP Yoddhas and Pankaj Mohite’s nine points for Puneri Paltan were the highlights of the game.
The defending champions Puneri Paltan started strong, leading 4-0 early, but UP Yoddhas responded with Super Tackles from Ashu Singh and Sumit. An ALL-OUT inflicted by UP Yoddhas gave them a six-point advantage, ending the first half at 16-14 in their favor. In a tense second half, both teams traded blows.
Bhavani Rajput’s Do-or-Die Raid helped Yoddhas retain their lead, while Pankaj Mohite’s raid leveled the score at 20-20. Paltan briefly led after an ALL-OUT, but Rajput’s late two-point raid secured the tie. This was Puneri Paltan’s second draw in three matches and the season’s fifth stalemate.
Patna Pirates Dominate Bengaluru Bulls in 23-Point Victory
Patna Pirates showcased a stellar performance as they crushed Bengaluru Bulls 54-31 in a Pro Kabaddi League clash at the Noida Indoor Stadium. The young raiding duo of Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab continued their sensational form, each earning a Super 10.
Devank’s performance elevated him to the top of the Raiders’ leaderboard with 131 points this season. Despite a strong defensive start by the Bulls, led by Saurabh Nandal and Sunny Sehrawat, the Pirates turned the tide with an early ALL-OUT sparked by Deepak’s tackle. At halftime, Patna held a 20-13 lead.
The Pirates dominated the second half, inflicting multiple ALL-OUTs and extending their lead. Devank’s Super Raid and seventh Super 10 of the season were highlights, as Bengaluru struggled to find answers. Ayan added his own Super 10, sealing the Pirates’ emphatic 23-point win and moving them to third in the standings.
