Improbable comeback: U Mumba was down by 9 points midway through the second half but managed to overturn the deficit for a stunning win.
Early momentum: The match started evenly, with Ajit Chouhan giving U Mumba an initial advantage, but Arjun Deshwal’s Do-or-Die raid in the 16th minute swung momentum to Tamil Thalaivas, who led 14–11 at halftime.
Thalaivas domination: Early in the second half, Tamil Thalaivas inflicted an all-out on U Mumba. Arjun Deshwal completed his second Super 10, and Pawan added crucial points as Thalaivas extended their lead to nine points.
U Mumba’s fightback: Ajit Chouhan and Anil Mohan spearheaded the comeback, reducing the deficit to just two points with five minutes remaining.
All-out to flip the script: U Mumba avoided another all-out and inflicted one on Tamil Thalaivas in the dying minutes, turning the tide in their favor.
Decisive error: A critical unforced error by Pawan in the final moments sealed U Mumba’s win.
Second win in PKL 12: This comeback victory marked U Mumba’s second consecutive win in the season, following their earlier tiebreaker triumph over Gujarat Giants.