Patna Pirates Vs Tamil Thalaivas 25 October 2024

40' FULL-TIME!

Last two minutes on the clock! Sachin has been pinned down, but he manages to earn a bonus point—though it feels like it's slipping away for Tamil now. Patna decides to take a review, and the replay changes the decision: no bonus for Sachin, and he’s declared out. However, two Patna defenders also find themselves out of bounds, so Tamil snags two points. The score is now 41-40, with just 49 seconds left on the clock.

It's time for Narender Kandola to make his move in the final raid of the match. He needs a point to tie it up, but Patna's defence stands strong, tackling him effectively to seal a thrilling victory!

What an incredible match we’ve just witnessed, one that could easily be the plot of a blockbuster film. Devank truly makes a statement tonight with a stunning 25-point performance, propelling Patna to a hard-fought five points from this game.

Patna Pirates 42 - 40 Tamil Thalaivas

37' Narender Kandola has been taken down, and Patna's defence is looking strong now.

Gurdeep secures a point, giving Patna a two-point lead. He adds another point by taking down new raider Moein Shafaghi with a frontal block. It's a do-or-die raid for Patna Pirates, with Devank in action again. He goes down.

Patna Pirates 40 - 38 Tamil Thalaivas

33' It's a crucial super tackle! Devank gets taken down by the trio of Anuj Gawade, Narender, and Nitesh. Shubham Shinde impresses with a solo tackle, sending Narender packing in his do-or-die raid.

Devank cleans up the Tamil Thalaivas once again! Devank tags Ronak, Nitesh Kumar, and Anuj Gawade pushes them.

Devank helps Patna inflict their second all-out on Tamil. Patna takes the lead for the first time in the match, marking Devank's 25th point, along with a bonus.

Patna Pirates 37 - 35 Tamil Thalaivas

30' Narender Kandola earns a bonus and a touchpoint against Ankit in consecutive raids.

It’s been all about Devank, who secures two points by tagging Abhishek Manokaran and Sahil Gulia, narrowing the gap to just two points. Narender adds another bonus to his tally.

Patna Pirates 31 - 34 Tamil Thalaivas

28' Narender Kandola tags Arkam Shaikh, while Sahil Gulia takes down Sandeep.

However, Sachin gets pinned down by Deepak, who secures the point for Patna.

Devank continues to shine, adding another point with a stretch on Amir.

Patna Pirates 29 - 32 Tamil Thalaivas

26' Sachin makes a crucial impact for the Thalaivas with a SUPER RAID, dodging Deepak, Arkam Shaikh, and Ankit!

Devank counters by tagging Nitesh Kumar and then adds another touch on Sandeep.

But Devank shines bright with another SUPER RAID, scoring an impressive four points in one raid with a bonus and three touches on Amir Hossein Bastami, Anuj Gawade, and Nitesh Kumar, narrowing Tamil's lead significantly. The momentum is shifting!

Patna Pirates 27 - 29 Tamil Thalaivas

23' Play resumes with Sachin securing a bonus point for the Thalaivas, showing his intent early in the raid. Devank responds brilliantly in his do-or-die raid, effortlessly picking up another bonus and keeping Patna in contention.

Narender steps up next, successfully executing his do-or-die raid with a strategic touch, returning to his mat with a crucial point. Meanwhile, Abhishek Manokaran heads back to the bench, marking another setback for Tamil.

Devank continues to shine, landing a slick running hand touch to further chip away at Tamil’s lead. The intensity on the mat is palpable as both teams battle for dominance!

Patna Pirates 21 - 25 Tamil Thalaivas

20' HALF-TIME!

Wow, what a super raid from Devank. He darts in and out, cleverly tagging Amir, Sahil, and Nitesh, and the crowd roars as Patna inches closer on the scoreboard.

The Thalaivas, however, don’t back down - they execute a super tackle on Sandeep, trying to regain their footing.

But Devank is in his element, and exhibits his skills as he notches up a brilliant super 10 by taking out two more defenders, Himanshu and Abhishek! And just like that, Patna unleashes an all-out, swinging the momentum dramatically in their direction.

Patna Pirates 18 - 23 Tamil Thalaivas

16' Sachin is taken down! Ankit executes a strong dash, ushering the raider out of the play.

Meanwhile, Sandeep keeps Patna in the mix by scoring a point with a precise toe touch on Abhishek Manokaran.

Nitesh Kumar tries to halt Patna’s momentum with a block, but Anuj Gawde comes through with a chain tackle on Sandeep, securing a vital stop.

In a high-pressure do-or-die raid, Sachin makes his move but is caught by Ankit, who locks him in with a solid thigh hold.

Patna Pirates 10 - 19 Tamil Thalaivas

13' Narender picks up a bonus, keeping the Thalaivas’ score ticking.

Meanwhile, Devank is doing his best to keep Patna in the game, adding another bonus point of his own.

Narender responds right back with yet another bonus.

But then, Nitesh Kumar steps up with a strong tackle, taking down Devank and halting Patna’s momentum!

Patna Pirates 7 - 17 Tamil Thalaivas

10' It’s chaos on the mat! The Pirates nearly had Narender under control, but Gurdeep makes a costly mistake at the midline, letting him slip away.

Now, it’s Devank’s turn and he goes in confidently and manages a touch on Amir Hossein Bastami.

Patna Pirates 6 - 15 Tamil Thalaivas

8' Devank finally picks up a bonus for Patna, but the Thalaivas stay strong.

Narender quickly tags Shubham Shinde, bringing Patna down to one player. Narender wastes no time and touches Gurdeep, leaving Patna with only one raider.

Devank manages another bonus, but Sachin tackles him to complete the first All-Out on Patna Pirates. The Thalaivas take a strong lead early in the match!

Patna Pirates 5 - 11 Tamil Thalaivas

6' Nitesh Kumar strikes decisively, initiating a tackle on Ayan and securing the point.

Narender follows up, claiming a point off Ankit and putting the Pirates in a tough spot with only two players left on the mat.

Devank steps in for Patna but comes back empty-handed, and Sachin’s raid doesn’t yield a point either. The Pirates are feeling the heat early as the Thalaivas apply steady pressure.

Patna Pirates 2 - 7 Tamil Thalaivas

4' Narender shows his agility right from the start, slipping past Gurdeep’s solo block attempt with ease. He’s on a roll, tagging Deepak for another point to extend Tamil Thalaivas’ lead.

The pressure’s now on Patna as Sandeep steps in for a do-or-die raid, but Tamil’s defence is ready, surrounding him to secure a clean tackle.

Patna Pirates 1 - 4 Tamil Thalaivas

2' Narender starts off with a quick bonus, adding to the Thalaivas’ tally.

Patna’s Sandeep responds with the first touchpoint for his team, catching Abhishek off guard.

Sachin steps up for the Thalaivas but returns empty-handed, while Devank follows suit for the Pirates, putting up an empty raid as well.

Patna Pirates 1 - 2 Tamil Thalaivas 

Starting 7:

Patna Pirates: Devank, Deepak, Gurdeep, Ayan, Sandeep, Shubham, Ankit

Tamil Thalaivas: Narender, Abhishek, Nitesh, Sachin, Sahil, Amir, Anuj 

Get ready for an electrifying showdown between Tamil Thalaivas and the three-time champions, Patna Pirates! 

The Thalaivas have kicked off their season with back-to-back wins, boasting strong raiding from Narender Kandola and Sachin, along with an impenetrable defence anchored by Sagar and Nitesh Kumar. Under coach Dharmaraj Cheralathan, they’ve become a force to reckon with.

But don’t count the Pirates out! Although they’re rebuilding with fresh faces and took a hard loss in their season opener, Shubham Shinde and his squad are ready to strike back. Will the young Pirates find their groove tonight, or will the Thalaivas continue their winning streak? Let’s get ready to dive into the action!