The Patna Pirates pulled off a thrilling 33-30 victory over the Gujarat Giants in Match 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 at The Arena by TransStadia. Both teams gave their all but it was Patna’s superior raiding performance that ultimately clinched the win.
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Close First Half Sets the Stage for a Dramatic Finish
The first half was a tightly contested affair with both teams neck and neck. Gujarat Giants managed to score 12 points with Rakesh playing a crucial role with 11 raid points. However, Patna’s defense remained resilient led by Neeraj Kumar and Krishan who each secured four tackle points. The first half ended with the score tied at 12-12.
Patna Pirates Up the Ante in the Second Half
Patna Pirates came out with a fresh start in the second half particularly in the raiding department. Manjeet and Sudhakar M. scored 10 raid points together including a crucial super raid by Sudhakar M. that helped Patna gain a significant lead. While the Gujarat Giants fought valiantly with Arkam Shaikh and Nitin scoring important points they were unable to close the gap.
Patna’s Defense Holds Firm
The Patna defense held their ground in the second half ensuring that Gujarat Giants were unable to mount a serious comeback. Krishan continued to impress with his tackles while Naveen Sharma and Manish also made crucial contributions. Despite Arkam Shaikh’s all-round performance for Gujarat Giants it was not enough to overcome Patna’s dominance.
Individual Performances
- Patna Pirates: Sudhakar M. (6 raid points), Manjeet (2 raid points), Neeraj Kumar (4 tackle points), Krishan (2 tackle points)
- Gujarat Giants: Rakesh (11 raid points), Arkam Shaikh (28 points), Nitin (2 raid points), Sombir (5 tackle points)
Key Statistics
- Total Score: Patna Pirates 33 – 30 Gujarat Giants
- Raids: Patna Pirates 41 (15 successful raids, 0 super raids) – Gujarat Giants 41 (13 successful raids, 0 super raids)
- Tackles: Patna Pirates 31 – Gujarat Giants 41.46%
- Raid Strike Rate: Patna Pirates 34.15% – Gujarat Giants 31.71%
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Match Stats:
- Gujarat Giants: 30 points (12 in first half, 18 in second half)
- Patna Pirates: 33 points (12 in first half, 21 in second half)
- Top Raiders: Rakesh (Gujarat Giants) – 11 points, Sachin (Patna Pirates) – 4 points
- Top Tacklers: Neeraj Kumar (Patna Pirates) – 4 points, Sourav Gulia (Gujarat Giants) – 4 points
Scorecard of Gujarat Giants vs Patna Pirates
| Gujarat Giants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starters | Player Position | Pts |
| Rakesh | Raider | 11 |
| Sourav Gulia | Defender | 4 |
| Arkam Shaikh | All-Rounder | 0 |
| Parteek Dahiya | Raider | 1 |
| Rohit Gulia | All-Rounder | 2 |
| Sombir | Defender | 5 |
| Fazel Atrachali | Defender | 0 |
| Patna Pirates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starters | Player position | Pts |
| Sachin | Raider | 4 |
| Neeraj Kumar | Defender – Right Cover | 4 |
| Sajin Chandrasekar | All-Rounder | 0 |
| Sudhakar M | Raider | 6 |
| Manjeet | Raider | 2 |
| Krishan | Defender | 2 |
| Ankit | All-Rounder | 4 |
Looking Ahead
This victory will give Patna Pirates a much-needed boost in confidence as they look to climb up the Pro Kabaddi League standings. For Gujarat Giants. the loss will be a learning experience and they will be eager to bounce back in their next match.