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Jaipur Pink Panthers secured a narrow 39-36 victory over the Patna Pirates in a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League encounter. Nitin Kumar Dhankar was the standout performer, scoring a Super 10 with 13 raid points to lead his team. Despite a strong fightback led by Maninder Singh's own Super 10, the Panthers held their nerve. The win was a true team effort, with key contributions on both offense and defense.

Key Points: Nitin Kumar Dhankar Super 10 Powers Jaipur Pink Panthers Past Patna Pirates

  • Nitin Kumar Dhankar dominated with 13 raid points for the winning side
  • Maninder Singh scored 15 raid points in a valiant effort for Patna Pirates
  • Jaipur Pink Panthers inflicted a crucial All Out in the first half
  • Debutant Ali Samadi Choubtarash contributed 8 important points for the Panthers
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Nitin Kumar Dhankar's Super 10 guides Jaipur Pink Panthers to narrow victory over Patna Pirates

Nitin Kumar Dhankar scores 13 raid points in a thrilling 39-36 PKL victory for Jaipur Pink Panthers over three-time champions Patna Pirates in Vizag.

"He was unstoppable on the offensive end and was only dismissed on his 17th raid attempt. - PKL Release"

Vizag, September 2

In a hard-fought encounter at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag, Jaipur Pink Panthers secured a narrow 39-36 win against the three-time champions, Patna Pirates, on Tuesday.

Nitin Kumar Dhankar was the star of the show with 13 raid points to his name, while Ali Samadi Choubtarash also scored 8 points for Jaipur Pink Panthers on his PKL debut. Maninder Singh and Sudharkar Maruthamuthu registered 15 and 9 raid points, respectively for Patna Pirates, a PKL release said.

Maninder Singh opened the scoring before Ronak Singh responded with a tackle. It was Jaipur Pink Panthers who dictated terms in the opening exchanges, but a two-point raid from Sudhakar M kept Patna Pirates on level terms.

Jaipur Pink Panthers started building on their momentum with Nitin Kumar Dhankar making his presence felt on the attacking end. The likes of Nitin Rawal, Ronak Singh, and Reza Mirbagheri also contributed on defence, opening up a two-point lead with the score at 10-8 after the first ten minutes.

The two-time champions soon extended their lead to five points after a tackle from Reza Mirbagheri helped them inflict an All Out on Patna Pirates.

Registering his first point after 14 minutes, Ayan Lohchab, along with support from Maninder Singh, ensured that Patna Pirates showed resilience at the end of the first half. For all their hard work, Jaipur Pink Panthers held a deserved 21-16 lead at halftime.

Jaipur Pink Panthers picked up from where they left off in the second half, courtesy of Nitin Kumar completing his Super 10. He was unstoppable on the offensive end and was only dismissed on his 17th raid attempt. However, Patna Pirates remained within striking distance as Maninder Singh registered his Super 10, supported by Ayan Lohchab and Sudhakar.

Ali Samadi showed his lightning pace and skill on the offensive end for the two-time champions as they maintained a six-point lead with under ten minutes remaining in the match. Maninder Singh cut the lead to four points with a two-point raid, keeping the contest on a knife-edge.

Patna Pirates fought till the end with the troika of Maninder Singh, Ayan Lohchab, and Sudhakar. However, Nitin Kumar and Ali Samadi ensured that Jaipur Pink Panthers eventually secured a hard-fought 39-36 victory.

- ANI

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Priya S
Maninder Singh's 15 points for Patna Pirates shouldn't be overlooked! He fought like a champion even in defeat. Both teams gave us an amazing kabaddi spectacle tonight. 👏
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Aman W
Ali Samadi's debut performance with 8 points is impressive! Great to see new talent shining in PKL. The future of Indian kabaddi looks bright with such young players coming through.
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Sarah B
The match was so close! Patna Pirates really pushed Jaipur to their limits. That final quarter had me on the edge of my seat. Great entertainment for kabaddi fans!
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Vikram M
While the raiders stole the show, credit to both defenses for some brilliant tackles. Reza Mirbagheri's contribution was crucial for Jaipur's victory. Defense wins championships!
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Karthik V
Respectful criticism: Patna's defense looked shaky at times, especially in the first half. They need to work on their coordination if they want to challenge for the title this season.
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Nisha Z
What a thrilling contest! This is why PKL is becoming so popular. The quality of kabaddi keeps improving every season. Already looking forward to the next match! 💪

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