The Patna Pirates cruised to a dominant 50-28 victory over the Telugu Titans in Match 8 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 held at The Arena by TransStadia in Ahmedabad.
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Dominant Performance
The Pirates were in control from the start leading by 16 points at halftime and never looking back. Their star raider Sachin Tanwar led the way with 14 points while Manjeet chipped in with 8. The defense was equally impressive with Neeraj Kumar and Sandeep Kumar recording 4 tackle points each.
Patna Pirates Dominate First Half
Patna started strong capitalizing on defensive errors by the Titans. Sachin Tanwar led the charge with 14 raid points while Neeraj Kumar and Sajin Chandrasekar added valuable support. The Pirates enforced two All Outs in the first half leading 28-16 at the break.
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Telugu Titans Struggle
The Titans were outplayed in all departments. Their raiders Pawan Sehrawat and Rajnish managed only 11 and 0 points respectively. The defense also struggled with Sandeep Dhull and Milad Jabbari picking up only 4 and 1 tackle points each.
Key Moments:
- Patna Pirates inflicted the first all-out on Telugu Titans in the 6th minute taking a 8-2 lead.
- Manjeet’s successful do-or-die raid in the 22nd minute gave Patna Pirates a commanding 19-10 lead.
- Patna Pirates inflicted two more all-outs on Telugu Titans in the second half sealing the victory.
Match Stats
| Team | Total Points | Raid Points | Tackle Points | All Out Points | Extra Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patna Pirates | 50 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| Telugu Titans | 28 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Raids
| Team | Total Raids | Successful Raids | Super Raids | Empty Raids | Raid Success Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patna Pirates | 44 | 20 | 1 | 24 | 45.45% |
| Telugu Titans | 45 | 11 | 1 | 33 | 24.44% |
Tackles
| Team | Total Tackles | Super Tackles |
|---|---|---|
| Patna Pirates | 37 | 3 |
| Telugu Titans | 25 | 1 |
Longest Successful Raid Streak:
| Team | Streak |
|---|---|
| Patna Pirates | 6 |
| Telugu Titans | 3 |
Star of the Match
- Sachin Tanwar: The Patna Pirates raider led the scoring charge with 14 points including a Super Raid.
Key Takeaways
- The Patna Pirates defense was relentless forcing the Telugu Titans into numerous unsuccessful raids. They scored 9 tackle points compared to the Titans 6.
- The Titans offense struggled to find rhythm with only Manjeet managing a successful raid in the first half.
- The Patna Pirates dominated the second half inflicting two all-outs on the Titans and extending their lead to 22 points.
Match Highlights
- Manjeet scored a crucial do-or-die raid for the Titans in the second half but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.
- The Patna Pirates defense showcased excellent coordination and teamwork shutting down the Titans attack effectively.
- The victory consolidates Patna’s position at the top of the Pro Kabaddi League standings.
Patna Pirates Secure Convincing Win
The Pirates continued their dominance in the second half maintaining their lead and eventually securing a comfortable victory. Manjeet scored 8 raid points for the Titans but it was not enough to overcome the Pirates 22-point advantage.