Patna Pirates Vs Bengaluru Bulls 31 January 2024

What a thrilling game it has been! Bengaluru Bulls and Patna Pirates battled neck and neck, with the Bulls leading by a point from the initial minutes. Both teams relied heavily on do-or-die raids, keeping the intensity high until the very end. 

Sandeep Kumar emerged as the hero for Patna Pirates, scoring 14 raid points. Sushil showcased impressive pace and skills for Bengaluru, while Akshit provided solid support. Ankit's stellar defensive display, notching up eight tackle points, kept the Pirates in contention. 

With the game hanging in the balance, Bharat's quick touch on Krishan Dhull set the stage for a dramatic finale. In the closing moments, a tense exchange saw Manjeet's empty raid sealing a hard-earned tie for the Pirates. The match showcased intense action, strategic raids, and solid defence, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. Signing off with you, Baraneetharan! 

40' FULL-TIME!

Bharat initially secures a bonus, but the Pirates challenge and the review favours them.
In the penultimate raid, Bharat stretches and executes a running hand touch, ousting Krishan. With Manjeet's empty raid, the Pirates seem content with the tie, concluding a thrilling match!

Patna Pirates 29 - 29 Bengaluru Bulls

38' High tension indeed! Sushil gets tackled by the fiery Ankit, intensifying the battle.

With the game hanging in the balance, Sandeep steps up for the do-or-die raid. He executes a brilliant back kick on Monu, finally securing the lead for the Patna Pirates in this nail-biting encounter!

Patna Pirates 29 - 28 Bengaluru Bulls

37' Sandeep Kumar finds himself tackled by Akash Choudhary who puts him under pressure, giving the Bulls a slight lead of a point.
In crucial do-or-die raids, both Manjeet and Akshit fail to convert, keeping the tension high as the match hangs in the balance.

Patna Pirates 27 - 28 Bengaluru Bulls

35' Sandeep Kumar strikes with precision, securing a quick touchpoint on Surjeet.
In his second raid, he manoeuvres past Monu and Parteek, seizing the lead for Patna Pirates. What a beauty from the young raider, igniting the home crowd's eruption with his skilful display!

Patna Pirates 25 - 26 Bengaluru Bulls 

32' A dramatic turn of events! Patna Pirates' costly errors continue as Akshit's kick unintentionally brushes Krishan's fingers against the lobby. However, Akshit quickly recovers, manoeuvring past Manish to secure two vital points for the Bengaluru Bulls!

Patna Pirates 22 - 25 Bengaluru Bulls

30' Time-out!

Tensions are high as Manjeet steps up for the crucial do-or-die raid, but Parteek dashes his hopes, pushing him onto the lobby and halting his raid.

Patna Pirates 21 - 23 Bengaluru Bulls

28' Sandeep Kumar dazzles with a spectacular raid, weaving past Ran Singh and Surjeet Singh effortlessly.
Ankit has been the man for Patna Pirates in the defence as he secures Sushil's spot on the mat. Gets his High 5.
Patna Pirates are on the cusp of equalizing the score! A lot of action is remaining

Patna Pirates 20 - 21 Bengaluru Bulls

25' Manjeet capitalizes on a wide opening on the left, sidelining Akash Choudhary.
Sushil showcases his lightning speed for Bengaluru Bulls, tagging Krishan effortlessly.
However, Manjeet's raid is finally halted by Surjeet Singh, with the Bulls clinging to a slim lead.

Patna Pirates 18 - 21 Bengaluru Bulls

22' Ankit initiates with a chain tackle, successfully tackling Akshit. 
Sandeep Kumar manages a bonus before being sent out. Surjeet Singh tackles Sandeep Kumar but steps out of the lobby, granting the Pirates a crucial point.

Patna Pirates 17 - 19 Bengaluru Bulls

HALF-TIME!

Bengaluru Bulls lead 16-13 against Patna Pirates in a nail-biting showdown. Sushil and Akshit showcase their raiding brilliance for Bengaluru Bulls, while the Pirates keep the game balanced despite an all-out inflicted on them. A crucial move by Manjeet grants the Pirates two points in the end, keeping the scoreline intact.

With both teams displaying solid defence and relentless raiding, the stage is set for an electrifying second half, where every point will count in this high-stakes encounter.

Patna Pirates 13 - 16 Bengaluru Bulls

18' Akshit stretches to touch Krishan, securing a point for the Bulls.
A brilliant double thigh hold by Akshit on Manjeet seems like a game-changer, but wait! Ran Singh steps out of the mat in the lobby, favouring Manjeet and granting crucial two points for the Pirates!

Patna Pirates 13 - 16 Bengaluru Bulls

16' All-Out!

It's chaos on the mat as Sandeep Kumar finds himself in a tight spot, caught by Akash Choudhary.
The Bengaluru Bulls swiftly swarm around him, resulting in a crucial all-out!

Patna Pirates 10 - 14 Bengaluru Bulls

15' Both teams are pulling out all the stops with do-or-die raids!
Sudhakar from Patna takes the charge but gets tackled.
Meanwhile, Sushil from Bengaluru executes a brilliant reverse toe touch on Krishan, giving the Bulls the lead! And the momentum continues as Akshit joins in, securing a touch on Sanjay!

Patna Pirates 8 - 10 Bengaluru Bulls

12' Manjeet charges in for the do-or-die raid, manages to secure a touch on Parteek. But Bengaluru's Sushil retaliates with finesse, touching Babu and keeping the Bulls in the game!

Patna Pirates 8 - 7 Bengaluru Bulls

10' Here we go! Bengaluru Bulls with the do-or-die raid by Akshit, but he's thwarted by a resilient Ankit
And now, it's the Pirates' turn, Sandeep Kumar steps up... and he's done it! Ran Singh is out!
Empty raids on both ends & time for official time-out!

Patna Pirates 7 - 6 Bengaluru Bulls

7' Talk about a game-changer! It's a Super Tackle!
Ankit Jaglan steps up when it matters most, executing a clutch move to tackle Sushil. But wait, Sandeep rushes in to provide crucial support to Ankit, completing the perfect defensive play.

Sandeep goes for a raid, and picks up a quick touch-point!

Patna Pirates 5 - 5 Bengaluru Bulls 

5' After a string of empty raids, the pressure is on for Sushil as he goes for the do-or-die raid! And what a move! Sushil enters the court with determination. Babu makes a costly error in judgment, and Sushil seizes the opportunity! With lightning speed, he picks up Manjeet and Mayur Kadam in one swift move - it's a Super Raid! 

Patna PIrates 1 - 5 Bengaluru Bulls  

2' Manjeet starts with an empty raid. Monu strikes first for Bengaluru with a swift touch on Krishan Dhull.
Sudhakar is back in action, and picks up a bonus but is swiftly tackled by Parteek!

Patna Pirates 1 - 2 Bengaluru Bulls 

Lineups:

Patna Pirates
Starters: Manjeet, Sudhakar M, Sandeep Kumar, Ankit, Babu M, Mayur Kadam, Krishan
Bench: Thiyagarajan Y, Rohit, Anuj Kumar, Manish, Zheng-Wei Chen, Arpit Saroha, Sanjay

Bengaluru Bulls
Starters: PO Surjeet Singh, Monu, Sushil, Akshit, Ran Singh, Akash Choudhary, Parteek
Bench: Vikash Kandola, Saurabh Nandal, Md. Liton Ali, Rohit Kumar, Ponparthiban Subramanian, Bharat, Amit Sheoran

Pro Kabaddi 2023, Patna Pirates vs Bengaluru Bulls: 3 Player battles to watch out for

Head-to-head stats and records you need to know before Patna Pirates vs Bengaluru Bulls Pro Kabaddi League 2023 Match 98! 

Hello ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the live coverage of Match 98 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10! Tonight, we witness a thrilling clash between the three-time champions, the Patna Pirates, and the Bengaluru Bulls, here at the electrifying Patliputra Indoor Stadium in Patna. With both teams hungry for victory, we're in for an exhilarating showdown. 

The Patna Pirates, currently sitting fourth on the PKL Season 10 points table, have showcased their prowess with eight wins, seven losses, and two ties, accumulating a total of 50 points. Led by their seasoned players, the Pirates are determined to maintain their winning streak and secure yet another crucial victory tonight. Their spirits are high, and they are ready to leave everything on the mat. 

On the other side, the Bengaluru Bulls find themselves in the ninth position, with six wins, nine losses, and a tie, totalling 40 points. With playoff spots up for grabs, the Bulls are keen to turn the tide in their favour. 

Tonight's match is a golden opportunity for them to climb higher up in the standings, and they will undoubtedly give their all to snatch a vital win. . So grab your popcorn, hold onto your hats, and get ready for a kabaddi showdown that's bound to keep you on the edge of your seat!