Published 21:38 IST, November 11th 2024

Patna Pirates Produce All-round Performance To Down Gujarat Giants In One-sided Affair

Ayan Lohchab was their star player once again with 10 points – including three Tackle Points, while Devank Dalal and Sandeep finished with 6 and 5 points.

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Patna Pirates returned to winning ways with an all-round performance that secured an impressive 40-27 win over Gujarat Giants at ida Indoor Stium on Monday. Ayan Lohchab was ir star player once again with 10 points – including three Tackle Points – while Devank Dalal and Sandeep finished with 6 and 5 points respectively.

After a slow start, Patna Pirates found ir groove as usual suspects Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab me up for ir initial mistakes with raids that got likes of Balaji D and Sombir off mat. Gujarat Giants and Patna Pirates matched each or like-for-like in terms of both attack and defence at start as Rakesh led raiding department for Gujarat Giants, scoring four quick points.

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As first half came to a close, Patna Pirates got mselves back into game, equalizing score and n getting Gujarat Giants ALL OUT with two minutes remaining until end of half. This was eugh to allow Patna Pirates to take a 21-16 le at end of first 20 minutes.

Gujarat Giants mounted a comeback in second half with hopes of reducing deficit, but Patna Pirates h an answer to most of ir moves. While Devank and Ayan led charge for Gujarat Giants, y were well-supported by likes of right raider Sandeep and right cover defender Deepak.

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Having taken an eight-point le, Patna Pirates got Gujarat Giants ALL OUT for a second time in game. Ayan turned defender as he successfully tackled Parteek Dahiya to complete ALL OUT. This move effectively closed out game for Patna Pirates, who used momentum to ir vant.

As match came to a close, Mohit for Gujarat Giants completed a Super Tackle but it was t eugh as Gujarat Giants suffered a 13-point loss at hands of Patna Pirates.

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Please find below schedule for PKL Season 11 match on Tuesday, vember 12:     

Match 1 – Bengaluru Bulls vs Jaipur Pink Panrs – 8 pm  
Match 2 – Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Puneri Paltan – 9 pm      

21:38 IST, November 11th 2024