Match Highlights & Key Facts
- The thrilling match took place during Match 10 of PKL Season 12, held in Visakhapatnam (Vizag). Jaipur secured a 39–36 victory over the three-time champions, Patna Pirates.
- Halftime score was 21–16 in favor of Jaipur. The Panthers executed an early All‑Out, helping them build a strong lead.
Star Performers
- Nitin Kumar Dhankar (Jaipur Pink Panthers) was the standout raider, finishing with 13 raid points and achieving a Super 10.
- Ali Samadi Choubtarash, making his debut in PKL 12, made a strong impression by contributing 8 raid points.
- Additional defensive support came from Ronak Singh, Nitin Rawal, and Reza Mirbagheri, who helped Jaipur deliver that crucial early All‑Out.
Resilient Opposition
- For the Pirates, Maninder Singh led the fightback with 15 raid points, reaching his own Super 10.
- Sudharkar Maruthamuthu (often referred to as Sudhakar M) added 9 raid points, while Ayan Lohchab also chipped in important contributions.
Second-Half Drama
- Jaipur Pink Panthers continued their form into the second half. Nitin Kumar Dhankar completed his Super 10, only getting tackled on his 17th raid attempt.
- Despite Patna’s efforts to close the gap—especially with two-point raids in the final minutes—Ali Samadi’s composure and Nitin Kumar’s persistence sealed the victory for Jaipur.