Patna Pirates News
Ayan Lohchab led the way yet again with his fifth 20+ points game while Navdeep delivered a High Five for Patna Pirates. For the Pink Panthers, Ali Samadi registered a Super 10 that went down in vain.
Ayan Lohchab was the star yet again with his 17 points leading the way, coupled with the defensive unit that allowed them to beat the table-toppers.
Mohammadreza Shadloui's all-round performance and Himanshu Singh’s Super 10 helped Gujarat Giants register their third win in four matches, as they seem to be finding momentum at the right time.
Jaideep Dahiya led the way for Haryana Steelers with a High Five, recording six tackles on the night, while Shivam Patare completed his Super 10.
Patna Pirates, who began the evening at the bottom of the table, showed determination to claw back from an early deficit and eventually seal a morale-boosting victory.
Substitute Ankit Rana led Patna Pirates' comeback win in style with his 12 raid points, as they ended the Season 8 champions' winning streak in PKL 2025 season.
Yet, when Pardeep spoke at his felicitation, it wasn't the numbers that defined his voice, it was the emotion.
For over a decade, his raids left defenders in his wake and fans at the stadiums roaring.
As legends across Indian sport like Dhanraj Pillai and Pullela Gopichand rose to applaud him, they were joined by current stars such as Jyothi Yarraji, Yogesh Kathuniya, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), which began in 2014, has seen 11 seasons with eight different teams winning the title. Jaipur Pink Panthers were the inaugural champions of PKL in 2014 while Haryana Steelers emerged winners during the last season of PKL in 2024.
As PKL season 12 starts, let's take a look of winners in all previous seasons:
In the fast-paced world of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), the coaches along with the players play a crucial role in determining the success of a team. As PKL Season 12 approaches, the focus is not just on the players but also on the star coaches. The upcoming PKL 2025 will see a mix of seasoned veterans and new faces taking the helm as coach, each bringing their own unique philosophy and experience to the mat.
Here's the ful list of head coaches of all 12 teams for PKL 2025:
Patna Pirates and Haryana Steelers clash in the PKL 2024 final on December 29 in Pune. Pirates aim for a record fourth title, while Steelers seek their first. Scroll down to check complete live streaming details of this epic clash.
Himanshu scored 11 points, while Narender contributed nine points to the side from Tamil Nadu
Dabang Delhi K C clinched the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 trophy by eking out a close 37-36 win over Patna Pirates in the summit clash here on Friday.
Patna Pirates and Tamil Thalaivas shared points after they played out a 30-30 draw in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 at The Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, here on Thursday.
Patna thought they had managed to claw their way back into a tie in the last move of the match when they tackled Surender Gill but the UP raider ensured he got a bonus point in the process to keep that one-point lead alive.
Delhi clinched the all-important All-Out with two minutes left in the match to pull open a lead which their defenders helped maintain.
The Steelers witnessed a collective effort from both their raiders and defenders as Vikas Kandola and Prashant Kumar Rai picked up 13 and eight points.
The 'Dubki King' secured yet another Super 10 (18 raid points) as the Pirates overcame a stiff challenge from Anup Kumar-coached Paltan to secure their third win on the trot.
Ajith Kumar, with a Super 10, was the only positive for the Thalaivas in what was otherwise a horrible day on the mat for the star-studded team.
Shrikanth Jadhav (Super 10 with 10 points), Surender Gill (7 points) and Nitesh Kumar (5 tackle points) were all in form for the UP side who produced an all-round performance to secure an important victory that has them knocking at the doors of a playoff berth sitting in seventh place.
The third consecutive victory in the home leg for Delhi helped them consolidate their position at the top of the points table.
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