Second Win of the Season
- UP Yoddhas notched their second consecutive victory, rallying from behind to overcome Patna Pirates.
Ayan Lohchab’s Early Impact
- Patna’s young raider Ayan Lohchab dominated early, amassing 8 raid points before halftime and crafting a crucial All Out on UP to establish Patna’s initial lead.
Patna’s Commanding Halftime Lead
- The Pirates led 19–13 at the break, showcasing control through Ayan’s raids and a solid display from Maninder Singh and Ankit Rana.
UP’s Defensive Game-Changers
- Defenders Sumit and Ashu Singh both earned High‑5s for their relentless tackle work and spurred the momentum shift in the second half.
Gagan Gowda’s Offensive Spark
- Gagan Gowda contributed 7 crucial raid points, helping keep UP competitive and building pressure steadily.
Momentum Shift with an All Out
- In the 7th minute of the second half, UP inflicted an All Out on Patna, drawing level and dramatically swinging momentum in their favor.
Stopping Ayan’s Super‑10 Aspirations
- Despite his strong start, Ayan Lohchab was denied a Super‑10 by UP’s resilient defence in the closing stages.
Tense Finale: Winning Mentality Prevails
- UP maintained composure in a nail-biting finish. Defensive discipline and timely raids sealed the narrow 34–31 win.