In a nail-biting match of Jaipur vs Gujarat at Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag, Jaipur Pink Panthers registered a stunning Golden Raid win over Gujarat Giants in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12.
The 30-30 tie saw the match going into a tie-breaker, and Nitin Kumar’s bravery ensured the two-time champions won their second tie-breaker of the season.
Early Exchanges: Gujarat Giants Take the Lead
From the first minute of the match, both teams came out fighting. Rakesh Sungroya started the scoring for Gujarat Giants with a two-point raid, and Jaipur Pink Panthers were not going to sit back and allow this. Big tackles were made by Ali Samadi and Deepanshu Khatri, after the early exchanges saw the scores locked at 6-6.
Rakesh left nothing to chance with a Super Raid that subsequently gave Gujarat Giants a 9-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. But the Jaipur Pink Panthers were also up for a challenge and went for a 3-point Super Raid brought about by Nitin Kumar which brought the scores level once again at11-11.
Nitin Kumar Leads the Charge for Jaipur Pink Panthers
Nitin Kumar was in fire during the first half, displaying his raiding skills with precision attacks. His performance resulted in Jaipur Pink Panthers establishing a slender three-point lead. Gujarat Giants reacted with a Super Tackle by Nitin Panwar, who led them to take a marginal lead at 16-15 at the end of the first half.
Second Half: Jaipur Pink Panthers Take Charge
The second half of the game saw Gujarat Giants maintain their momentum as Aryavardhan Navale got a raid and Nitin Panwar also had a tackle, which kept Gujarat in the lead. The Jaipur Pink Panthers, whose captain is Deepanshu Khatri, started to shift the momentum of the game with a Rakesh elimination that narrowed the gap between the teams.
Jaipur Pink Panthers were then presented with a vital chance when Himanshu Jaglan of Gujarat Giants was given a yellow card. The Pink Panthers took advantage, causing an ALL OUT on the Giants, which put them four points ahead. Nitin Kumar then earned his Super 10 to leave Jaipur in charge with a 25-21 lead going into the final minutes.
Gujarat Giants Fight Back: Tension Builds
Gujarat Giants, though, reserved their best for the dying moments of the match. Nitin Panwar and Aryavardhan Navale pulled down the deficit, and at under five minutes to go, Rakesh scored a two-point raid equalizing the scores at 25-25. The Giants kept applying pressure, and Shadloui gained his first point in the game with a crucial tackle on Sahil, turning the momentum Gujarat’s way.
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Rakesh concluded his Super 10 with a crucial two-point raid, and an ALL OUT, leaving Gujarat Giants four points behind. Nitin Kumar, however, rescued Jaipur Pink Panthers yet again, narrowing the margin to only one point, setting up a thrilling final raid that would seal the game.
A Nail-Biting Finish: Jaipur vs Gujarat Goes to Tie-Breaker
When the score tied at 30-30, the game moved into the tie-breaker round the fifth for the season. The teams continued to push back-and-forth in the tie-breaker and Shadloui got the important momentum for the Gujarat Giants with a tackle on Deepanshu.
However, Aryan Kumar was able to match that down with a clinching tackle on the Jaipur Pink Panthers, which then left that team with only a Golden Raid left.
Nitin Kumar Seals Redemption in Golden Raid
Nitin Kumar showed superb composure and accuracy in the Golden Raid to win the game for Jaipur Pink Panthers. His calm and collected raid delivered victory to the two-time champions after a tough match, and they celebrated triumphantly after a heart-stopping finish.
Key Takeaways: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Gujarat Giants
Nitin Kumar’s Heroics: Scoring 15 points and guiding his team in the tie-breaker, Nitin Kumar was the star of the match without competition, guaranteeing Jaipur Pink Panthers’ win.
Super Raid Shows: Both teams showcased their raiding prowess, with Rakesh Sungroya and Nitin Kumar executing high-class Super Raids and blowing this game into high-octane intensity.
Super Tackles: Key moments of defence such as Nitin Panwar’s Super Tackle and Deepanshu Khatri’s tackles created this match a contest to remember.
Golden Raid Drama: The match was tied at 30-30 as the Golden Raid unfolded, with Nitin Kumar demonstrating composure, ultimately providing a victory for Jaipur Pink Panthers.
Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Second Tie-Breaker Win: This was a second tie-breaker victory for the Jaipur Pink Panthers in PKL 12, which once again brought them back up in the echelon as a respected high ranking team in the league. With this exciting victory, the Jaipur Pink Panthers keep their momentum and push for a playoff spot in PKL 12.
Coming Matches in PKL 12: U Mumba vs Telugu Titans & UP Yoddhas vs Puneri Paltan, on September 10
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