UP Yoddhas Fall to Jaipur Pink Panthers in Thrilling Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Clash
In a high-energy showdown at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, UP Yoddhas suffered a 29-41 defeat to Jaipur Pink Panthers in their opening match of the Jaipur leg of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12. The game kicked off the leg on Saturday, September 13, and kept fans on the edge of their seats with non-stop action.
Star raider Gagan Gowda stole the show once again, notching up a Super 10—his fourth of the season—with a whopping 15 points. Skipper Sumit Sangwan chipped in with four points, while Guman Singh added two more after coming off the bench. Despite the loss, UP Yoddhas showed grit in their raids, boasting a 51.16% raid strike rate compared to Jaipur’s 47.4%. They even pulled off a super raid, something the Panthers couldn’t manage.
The first half was a real nail-biter. UP Yoddhas fired on all cylinders, grabbing 10 raid points and keeping the pressure on the home team. They’ve been on a roll with their attacks in recent games, and this match was no different—they unleashed their offensive power to match Jaipur’s pace.
Things stayed tight in the second half too. UP Yoddhas scored 17 points overall, including a strong 12 from raids, while Jaipur edged them out with 18 points and just eight raid points in that stretch. It was a close fight, but the Panthers held on for the win.
Coaches from rival teams, like defending champions Haryana Steelers’ Manpreet Singh, have been raving about the depth in UP Yoddhas’ squad after their recent performances. With such a talented lineup, it’s clear the Yoddhas have the firepower to bounce back. Their raiders are proving why they’re a force in PKL Season 12, and now the whole team will aim for better teamwork in upcoming matches.
Looking ahead, UP Yoddhas face Bengal Warriors on September 16, while Jaipur Pink Panthers take on the same team on September 18. Fans can’t wait to see if the Yoddhas channel their warrior spirit and turn things around in the Pro Kabaddi League.
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