Match Summary & Momentum Shifts
- First win unlocked: Bengaluru Bulls finally broke their three-match losing streak by overcoming Patna Pirates 38–30 in Vizag.
- In a tense opening, Patna edged ahead 8–6 by the 10-minute mark, powered by strong defense from Deepak and Sanket Sawant, and sharp raiding from Ayan Lohchab, who went on to secure a Super 10.
Turning Points & Game Highlights
- First All‑Out turnaround: Bengaluru responded fiercely, with Alireza Mirzaian (later achieving his Super 10) and Aashish Malik leading the charge. They inflicted an All‑Out on Patna, ending the first half with a 19–15 lead.
- Poise under pressure: Even as Patna threatened a comeback early in the second half—boosted by a raid from Sudhakar—Bulls held their nerve. Alireza delivered a critical Do‑or‑Die raid, dismissing Deepak and Sanket, while Bengaluru’s defense tightened to maintain a slender lead at 24–21 going into the final phase.
- Decisive late surge: The Bulls sealed the contest by inflicting another All‑Out, widening the gap. Alireza capped his performance with his final successful raid, completing his Super 10 and cementing the Bulls’ eight-point victory.