The Puneri Paltan defeated the Patna Pirates 46-28 in a dominant display at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai, setting the stage for a Kabaddi match for the ages. Puneri Paltan took control from the start, building a solid 22-15 lead at halftime. The Paltan continued their constant charge in the second half, scoring four crucial all-out points to seal the victory.
| Match 42 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Venue | SDAT Multi-purpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai | |
| Result | Puneri Paltan 46 – 28 Patna Pirates | |
| Status | Match Completed | |
| On the Mat | Puneri Paltan emerged victorious against Patna Pirates with a score of 46-28 |
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Star Performances Drive Puneri Paltan Victory
Puneri Paltan’s success was driven by exceptional individual performances. Aslam Inamdar led the scoring charts with 6 points as an all-rounder demonstrating his range of skills with raids and tackles. On the offensive front, Pankaj Mohite (11 points) and Mohit Goyat (9 points) were unstoppable, destroying the Patna Pirates’ defense with daring raids.
Patna Pirates Offense Falters Despite Sachin’s Efforts
Throughout the game, the Patna Pirates struggled to find their rhythm. Sachin Tanwar shone with 8 raid points, but lacked sufficient backing from his teammates. Manjeet (5 points) and Sudhakar M (5 points) offered a glimmer of hope, but Puneri Paltan’s rock-solid defense foiled their efforts to score consistently. The Pirates defense also crumbled in the face of Puneri Paltan’s aggressive raids, allowing crucial all-out points that sealed their fate.
Turning Point of the Match:
The game’s turning point came in the second half, when Puneri Paltan performed a stunning four-all-out sequence, extending their lead from a comfortable margin to an impossible one. Patna Pirates struggled to recover from this shift in momentum, and Puneri Paltan took advantage of their disarray to cruise to victory.
Impact of the Win:
Puneri Paltan’s playoff chances have improved significantly as a result of this victory, which has moved them closer to the top of the Pro Kabaddi League table. Patna Pirates, on the other hand, suffer a setback in their playoff pursuit, but the season is far from over. Before returning to the mat in their upcoming matches, both teams will look to regroup and analyze their flaws.
Important Takeaways:
- Puneri Paltan’s overall performance, which included strong raiding and tackling, was crucial to their victory.
- With a stellar raiding performance Pankaj Mohite emerged as the Paltan’s hero.
- Sachin Tanwar, the Patna Pirates’ star raider, had an unusually quiet night, failing to provide the necessary spark.
- The Patna Pirates’ defense struggled to keep the Puneri Paltan attack at bay, allowing crucial all-out points.
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Puneri Paltan vs Patna Pirates Scorecard
| Puneri Paltan | |
|---|---|
| Starters | Points |
| Aslam Mustafa (All-rounder) | 6 |
| Abinesh Nadarajan (Defender – Right Cover) | 5 |
| Sanket Sawant (Defender – Left Cover) | 1 |
| Pankaj Mohite (Raider) | 11 |
| Mohit Goyat (Raider) | 9 |
| Gaurav Khatri (Defender – Right Corner) | 2 |
| Mohammadreza Chiyaneh (All-Rounder) | 6 |
| Substitutes | Points |
| Vahid RezaEimehr (Defender) | 0 |
| Dadaso Pujari (Defender – Right Corner) | 0 |
| Aditya Shinde (Raider) | 0 |
| Tushar Dattaray (Defender – Right Cover) | 0 |
| Badal Singh (Defender – Left Corner) | 0 |
| Akash Shinde (Raider) | 0 |
| Nitin R (Right Raider) | 0 |
| Patna Pirates | |
|---|---|
| Starters | Points |
| Sachin (Raider) | 8 |
| Neeraj Kumar (Defender – Right Cover) | 0 |
| Manish (Defender) | 2 |
| Sudhakar M (Raider) | 5 |
| Manjeet (Raider) | 4 |
| Krishan (Defender) | 2 |
| Ankit (All-Rounder) | 0 |
| Substitutes | Points |
| Naveen Sharma (Defender) | 0 |
| Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj (Defender) | 0 |
| Sandeep Kumar (Raider) | 4 |
| Sanjay (Defender – Right Cover) | 0 |
| Zheng-Wei Chen (Raider) | 0 |
| Rohit (All-Rounder) | 0 |
| Kunal Mehta (Raider) | 0 |
| Half Wise Comparison | Puneri Paltan | Patna Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Total Points | 22 (First Half) / 24 (Second Half) | 15 (First Half) / 13 (Second Half) |
| Raid Points | 13 (First Half) / 12 (Second Half) | 8 (First Half) / 9 (Second Half) |
| Tackle Points | 7 (First Half) / 8 (Second Half) | 5 (First Half) / 3 (Second Half) |
| All Out Points | 2 (First Half) / 4 (Second Half) | 0 (First Half) / 0 (Second Half) |
| Extra Points | 0 (First Half) / 0 (Second Half) | 2 (First Half) / 1 (Second Half) |
| Points Breakdown | Puneri Paltan | Patna Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Total Raids | 42 | 42 |
| Successful Raids | 17 | 12 |
| Super Raids | 0 | 0 |
| Raid Success Rate | 40.48% | 28.57% |
| Raid Strike Rate | 40.48% | 59.52% |
| Longest Successful Raid Streak | 4 | 2 |