Pro Kabaddi League Season 10: Patna Pirates and Bengaluru Bulls Battle to a tie

In an electrifying Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 matchup, Patna Pirates and Bengaluru Bulls fought to a thrilling 29-29 tie at the Patliputra Indoor Stadium in Patna on Wednesday. The home team, Patna Pirates, showcased an impressive performance, extending their unbeaten run at home.

Sandeep Kumar emerged as the star raider for Patna Pirates, amassing an outstanding 14 raid points. Ankit, with an impressive tally of 8 tackle points, proved to be a stalwart in defense for the home team.

Bengaluru Bulls initiated the game with a revamped raiding lineup, and Sushil played a pivotal role in the opening minutes. His remarkable Super Raid catapulted Bengaluru Bulls to a 5-1 lead, putting significant pressure on the Patna Pirates. However, the home side, despite missing their captain Sachin, displayed resilience, avoiding an All-Out. Ankit's defensive prowess and Sandeep's raiding brilliance helped Patna Pirates draw level at 8-8.

In the 16th minute, Akshit led Bengaluru Bulls with an effective raid, breaking through Patna Pirates' defense, resulting in an All-Out. This propelled Bengaluru Bulls to a 14-10 lead at halftime, concluding with a two-point raid from Patna Pirates' captain on the night, Manjeet.

The second half witnessed a stellar performance from Sandeep Kumar, who orchestrated a series of spectacular raids, securing a Super 10 for the season. Ankit's robust defense, earning him a High 5, propelled the home team to take the lead at 26-25 with five minutes remaining.

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As the game reached its climax, Sandeep and Ankit's coordinated efforts gave Patna Pirates a one-point lead at 29-28 with less than two minutes on the clock. Despite Patna Pirates appearing poised for victory, Bengaluru Bulls' Bharat came off the bench in a dramatic final raid, landing a crucial running hand touch on Krishan. This tied the scores at 29-29, concluding the match in a captivating draw. With this result, Patna Pirates joined Jaipur Pink Panthers as the second team to maintain an unbeaten record in their home leg this season.

Top Performers:

Patna Pirates

• Best Raider: Sandeep Kumar (14 raid points)
• Best Defender: Ankit (8 tackle points)

Bengaluru Bulls

• Best Raider: Sushil (8 raid points)
• Best Defender: Parteek (3 tackle points)

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