In a nail-biting Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 matchup in Jaipur, the Bengal Warriorz edged out the Patna Pirates 48-42 at the SMS Indoor Stadium on Saturday. Fans stayed glued to their seats as both teams fought fiercely until the very end, trading points in a high-stakes battle.
Devank Dalal shone brightest for the Warriorz, racking up 22 points with clever raids and bonus touches. He notched his eighth straight Super 10 of the season, including a jaw-dropping 15 points in the first half—his personal best and the top mark by any player this year.
The game kicked off with Devank’s strong raid for Bengal, but Maninder Singh fired back for Patna. The teams swapped leads early, until Maninder’s multi-point raid pushed the Pirates ahead 7-6. Patna’s defense, led by Ayan, then dominated with the first All Out, surging to a 13-7 advantage. By the halftime timeout, they led 16-11.
But Devank flipped the script for the Warriorz. His stunning Super Raid sliced the gap to 17-14 and earned him a Super 10. Himanshu Narwal chipped in with a raid point, and Bengal hit back with their own All Out to tie it at 19-19. The half closed in a frenzy of raids, with Devank’s second Super Raid grabbing three crucial points for a slim 26-25 lead at the break.
Bengal kept the pressure on in the second half, building a small edge before Ayan tackled back for Patna, leveling things at 27-27. Ayan finished his Super 10, keeping the Pirates alive, but Devank stayed relentless with another raid. At the timeout, Warriorz led 34-32.
Maninder then raided for his Super 10, tying it at 34-34. Patna’s defense tackled Devank off the mat, giving them a brief boost. The score seesawed, hitting 39-39 with three minutes left after a Pirates Super Tackle.
In the dying moments, Himanshu Narwal delivered a game-winning raid that sparked an All Out for Bengal, creating a four-point lead. The Warriorz held firm to claim the thrilling PKL victory, thanks to Devank’s explosive first half and key plays from Himanshu and the defense.
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