Jaipur Pink Panthers vs U Mumba: Tie-Breaker Win For Jaipur

In an exciting Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 encounter between the Jaipur Pink Panthers vs U Mumba, the Pink Panthers won in extra time by a score of 6-4 after both teams were tied at 38-38 at the end of regulation.

Nitin Kumar’s excellent Super 10 was essential for the Panthers’ comeback. Sandeep Kumar’s Super 10 for U Mumba was not enough as the Pink Panthers emerged victorious after a tie-breaker.

Early Domination by Jaipur Pink Panthers

The game started at a furious pace with the Jaipur Pink Panthers charging to an opening 6-0 lead in the first five minutes. Nitin Kumar was the star man, getting four of those points, as Aryan Kumar and Reza Mirbagheri added with crucial tackles and raiding points.

This early burst of energy had the Panthers in control of the opening exchanges, and they scored an ALL OUT against U Mumba, taking their lead to 9-1.

Despite holding a lead so big at the start, U Mumba began to find its rhythm, as Sathish Kannan put the first points on the board for them with a bonus point, and the defence stepped up, with Lokesh Ghosliya and Parvesh Bhainswal making crucial tackles to cut the deficit to 12-5 at the end of the first quarter.

U Mumba Fights Back: Sandeep’s Super 10 and Defensive Resilience

The second quarter witnessed U Mumba waking up, inspired by a dedicated performance from Sandeep Kumar. The raider was playing a crucial role in maintaining the scoreboard rolling, and U Mumba’s defense began finding rhythm. Lokesh Ghosliya’s tackle helped U Mumba claim their first ALL OUT of the match, turning it into a two-point game.

Sandeep Kumar went on with his attacking approach, executing a Super Raid and finishing his Super 10. His team, along with another defensive ALL OUT, led the game in their favor for the first time, the score being 17-16 at the end of an action-packed first half.

Sandeep’s Stellar Performance and U Mumba’s Strong Lead

The second half witnessed the two teams carrying on their fight, with U Mumba increasing the stakes once more. A defensive turn-around, with a second ALL OUT on the Jaipur Pink Panthers, saw U Mumba building a nine-point advantage at 33-24. The Panthers were unable to match the pace as Sandeep Kumar carried on his outstanding performance on attack.

In the meantime, Reza Mirbagheri and Nitin Kumar attempted to keep the Pink Panthers in the run. Even though they fought hard, the Panthers were eight points behind with under five minutes left.

Jaipur Pink Panthers Roar Back: Nitin Kumar’s Heroics

The Jaipur Pink Panthers made a comeback towards the end of the game. Nitin Kumar achieved his Super 10, landing crucial points that narrowed the margin to one point with less than a minute remaining. With a few seconds left, Deepanshu Khatri made a timely tackle to tie the scores at 38-38, taking the match into its first-ever tie-breaker in the Jaipur leg of the competition.

Jaipur Pink Panthers Keep Their Cool, getting a 6-4 lead in the tie-breaker to seal a much-needed victory.

Jaipur Pink Panthers vs U Mumba: Key Performers: Nitin Kumar and Sandeep Kumar Shine

In their game against U Mumba, Nitin Kumar was easily the best for Jaipur Pink Panthers, as he got a Super 10 and helped turn the team’s luck. Reza Mirbagheri and Vinay also had four tackles and six successful raids, respectively, to contribute to the success of the Jaipur Pink Panthers.

In contrast, U Mumba’s player, Sandeep Kumar, was the best player on the day, as he got a Super 10 and had some great successful raids, but it didn’t matter, as U Mumba lost the game in the tie-breaker.