The Jaipur Pink Panthers secured a dramatic victory against the Haryana Steelers in the 57th match of PKL Season 12, winning 37-36. The match, held at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai, saw Jaipur overcoming a significant 10-point deficit to secure a last-minute win. In a separate match, U Mumba made a strong comeback, comprehensively defeating the Tamil Thalaivas with a score of 42-24.
The Haryana Steelers started strong, with Vinay and Shivam Patare leading the charge. Their combined raiding prowess gave the Steelers a 10-4 lead early in the match. The Steelers maintained their advantage, ending the first half with a 20-13 score. Jaipur struggled initially but rallied in the second half. Jaipur’s super tackle proved crucial. Ali Samadi’s performance put Haryana under pressure. A crucial all-out by Jaipur in the 32nd minute narrowed the score. Sahil’s super raid in the final moments allowed Jaipur to tie the score. Despite Haryana’s late lead, Jaipur’s final all-out secured the win.
In the second match, U Mumba displayed a commanding performance, overwhelming the Tamil Thalaivas. U Mumba’s victory, which came after three consecutive losses, was a significant morale booster. The match began with both teams tied at 5-5 until the seventh minute. U Mumba’s defense, including two super tackles, built a two-point lead by the 10th minute. Lokesh completed his high-five, strengthening U Mumba’s raiding. Another super tackle extended the lead. U Mumba led 16-11 at halftime, with eight points coming from their defense. The second half saw the Tamil Thalaivas unable to make a comeback. A super raid by Sandeep Kumar expanded the lead. Sandeep scored his third consecutive super-10 (12 points). By the 35th minute, U Mumba maintained a 23-20 lead. Their final all-out sealed the 42-24 victory.