PKL 2023 : Bengal Warriors decimate Patna Pirates with a big win in Match 20

December 19, 2023
11:12 PM

Match – 20 : Bengal Warriors vs Patna Pirates

Match Date : 12-Dec-2023

Venue : Shree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru

Result: (Bengal Warriors) 60 – 42 (Patna Pirates)

PKL 2023 - Match 20 - Top Performers

Bengal Warriors:

Best Raider – Maninder Singh (15 raid points)
Best Defender – Akshay Kumar (3 tackle points)

Patna Pirates:

Best Raider – Sudhakar M (14 raid points)
Best Defender – Krishan (4 tackle points)

Image below: Series of Super-10 performances in Patna vs Bengal

PKL 2023 - Match 20 - Unbeaten Streak Shattered: Warriors Triumph Over Pirates

In a high-octane clash at the Shree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru, the Bengal Warriors showcased a raiding masterclass, dealing Patna Pirates their first defeat of the season. The Warriors’ stellar performance, led by Maninder Singh, Nitin Kumar, and Shrikant Jadhav, culminated in a resounding 60-42 victory, extending their unbeaten run for the season.

PKL 2023 - Match 20 - Early Battles: Warriors Blink First

Anticipation surrounded the matchup between two undefeated teams, with the pivotal question of who would break first. The answer came swiftly as Bengal Warriors’ talisman, Maninder Singh, was caught on his first raid of the evening by a formidable Patna Pirates’ defense. The Pirates, showcasing a robust defensive strategy, managed to contain the Warriors and prevent point leakage. Meanwhile, Sachin contributed sporadic raid points, keeping the Pirates competitive on the scorecards.

PKL 2023 - Match 20 - Turning Point: Nitin Kumar's Super Raid

The turning point arrived in the final 10 minutes of the first half, courtesy of Nitin Kumar’s remarkable 5-point Super Raid. This pivotal move shifted the game’s dynamics, propelling the Warriors into a commanding 16-11 lead and inflicting the first All-Out of the evening on the Patna Pirates.

Video below: Nitin Kumar’s super raid

Outclassing the Pirates with his electric raid 🤩

Nitin Kumar’s 5⃣-point raid is our Moment of the Day 🩵#ProKabaddi #PKLSeason10 #PKL ##HarSaansMeinKabaddi #BENvPAT pic.twitter.com/VvCr4puVU2
— ProKabaddi (@ProKabaddi) December 13, 2023

PKL 2023 - Match 20 - Second-Half Domination: Warriors Extend Lead

Entering the second half with an 11-point deficit, Patna Pirates faced an uphill battle. Despite a brief comeback attempt, the Warriors maintained their dominance, securing a second All-Out and stretching their lead to 34-22. Notably, Maninder Singh and Shrikant Jadhav achieved their Super 10s with a quarter of the game still remaining, signaling the Pirates’ struggle against the inevitable.

PKL 2023 - Match 20 - Sealing the Victory: Warriors' All-Out Blitz

In the final minutes of the game, the Warriors exhibited unwavering dominance, inflicting a third All-Out on the Patna Pirates. The impressive display resulted in an emphatic 18-point victory, decisively breaking the Pirates’ unbeaten streak in Season 10.