Epic Clashes That Took This Jaipur Pink Panthers vs U Mumba PKL Rivalry to the Next Level
If there’s one rivalry in the Pro Kabaddi League that never fails to deliver drama, thrill and last-minute shocking results , it’s Jaipur Pink Panthers vs U Mumba. From Super Raids that turned the game in seconds to All-Outs that flipped the momentum completely, these two teams have created some of PKL’s most intense battles.
Both teams have lifted the PKL trophy and have consistently performed across seasons. Their matchups are always packed with unpredictable turns, making them a must-watch for kabaddi fans.
Over the years, they’ve faced each other 25 times, winning 11 matches each and with 3 ending in a tie. That kind of balance shows how neck-to-neck this rivalry has always been.
In this article, we have covered the top five classic matches between Jaipur Pink Panthers and U Mumba. These matches turned this head-to-head into one of Pro Kabaddi’s most intense rivalries.
PKL Season 11 Match 28: U Mumba’s thrilling win with a Super Raid
This match was held at Hyderabad’s Gachibowli Stadium and was full of high-voltage action. U Mumba started aggressively, but Jaipur made a comeback and reduced the gap to just 3 points by halftime with a score of 19-16.
Neeraj Narwal performed a big Super Raid to level the score for Jaipur. But in the final moments, Rohit Raghav delivered a 4-point Super Raid and helped U Mumba win 39-37. This was one of the closest finishes in PKL history.
PKL Season 11 Match 94: Super Tackle drama and a tied result
Played at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune, this match was another close contest. Jaipur took a 7-6 lead early, but U Mumba used their strong defense to lead 12-8 by halftime.
In the second half, Arjun Deshwal led Jaipur’s comeback and helped them take the lead again. But U Mumba equalized once more. In the final minutes, Jaipur got a Super Tackle to regain the lead, but Rohit Raghav earned a crucial point to tie the game 22-22.
PKL Season 4 Match 2: A comeback and an All-Out twist
This match was played at the Dome NSCI Stadium in Mumbai. Both teams started cautiously. U Mumba took an 8-point lead in the first half when only two Jaipur players were left on the mat. But Jasvir Singh and Shabeer Bappu made a strong comeback in the second half and got an All-Out.
Jaipur then took the lead and looked set to win, but in the final minutes, U Mumba came back with their own All-Out and won the match 36-34. This became an unforgettable moment in this rivalry.
PKL Season 6 Match 114: Hooda vs Fazel battle
Held at the Tau Devilal Sports Complex, this match was a do-or-die thriller. Under Fazel Atrachali’s captaincy, U Mumba took a 5-point early lead. But Deepak Hooda helped Jaipur cut the margin by halftime.
In the second half, Jaipur scored an early All-Out to take control. Just when it looked like Jaipur would win, U Mumba staged a big comeback and got an All-Out. In the end, Deepak Hooda helped Jaipur take the lead again and the match ended in a 35-35 tie. It remains one of PKL’s classic encounters.
PKL Season 10 Match 74: Ajith Kumar’s Super Raid and Deshwal’s brilliance
This match was played at Jaipur’s SMS Indoor Stadium and gave fans a complete roller-coaster experience. The lead kept changing in the first half, and U Mumba led by just 1 point at halftime.
In the second half, Ajith Kumar performed a Super Raid and dismissed Rinku, Surinder Singh and Mukilan Shanmugam in one move to give Jaipur the lead.
U Mumba equalized again through bonus points to make it 25-25. But Jaipur kept their calm in the final moments and won the match 31-29. Arjun Deshwal scored 11 points and was the star of the match.
Super Raid Moments and All-Outs That Shaped This Rivalry
In almost every big match between Jaipur Pink Panthers and U Mumba, it has been the Super Raids and All-Outs that decided the winner.
Whether it was Neeraj Narwal’s clutch raid or Rohit Raghav’s final move, each match had moments that made fans jump from their seats.
PKL’s most balanced and thrilling rivalry
If there is one rivalry in PKL that has offered constant thrill, balance and unpredictability, it’s Panthers vs Mumba. Out of 25 matches, both teams have won 11 each and 3 have been tied, proving that either side can win on any day.
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