Puneri Paltan vs Jaipur Pink Panthers: Pune Defeat Jaipur

Puneri Paltan vs Jaipur Pink Panthers: The Puneri Paltan defeated the Jaipur Pink Panthers in an exciting match in PKL Season 12, winning 41-36 at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. Ali Samadi contributed a remarkable 22 points, but the Paltan’s numbers on offence and defence provided the difference when it mattered in a tightly-contested match.

Aditya Shinde Stars for Puneri Paltan with Super 10

In the exciting match of the night between Puneri Paltan and Pink Panthers, current champions Puneri Paltan’s, Aditya Shinde was the star of the night. He got a Super 10 that got a win for Puneri Paltan. The duo of Pankaj Mohite (8 points) and Mohit Goyat (7 points) also made contributions to help Puneri Paltan stay ahead.

Ali Samadi’s Record-Breaking Performance for Pink Panthers

Ali Samadi stole the show despite losing with a remarkable performance of 22 points, the highest individual score for an international player in PKL history. He was almost single-handedly turning things around in Jaipur’s favor, mainly in the second half, when he was simply on fire.

First Half: Puneri Paltan Dominate Early

The game began at a scorching pace as Pankaj Mohite and Sahil opened the scores for their teams. Both teams traded early blows, but Puneri Paltan gained tempo first. Vishal Bhardwaj’s opening tackle handed Paltan the lead, and Aditya Shinde’s raid resulted in the first ALL OUT, handing them a 12-6 lead.

Pankaj Mohite’s multi-point raid extended the advantage for Puneri Paltan even further, while Vishal Bhardwaj spearheaded the defense, the Pink Panthers under great pressure. By halftime, Puneri Paltan had secured two ALL OUTs and led the match by a score of 25-12.

Second Half: Pink Panthers Fight Back

The Pink Panthers made a strong comeback in the second half thanks in part to the Iranian duo of Ali Samadi and Reza Mirbagheri. A Super Raid by Samadi, followed by another successful raid, brought the Panthers back into the game. Mirbagheri made defensive contributions to help the team earn their first ALL OUT, which cut the gap to three points.

With a few minutes remaining, Ali Samadi levelled the scores at 33-33, proving to be class act under pressure. Puneri Paltan’s defense, though, remained firm when it was needed most.

Puneri Paltan vs Jaipur Pink Panthers: Final Moments: Paltan Remain Steady with Defensive Excellence

With the contest balanced, Dadaso Pujari made a Super Tackle on Ali Samadi, and Mohit Goyat then made another Super Tackle that shifted the momentum completely in the favor of Paltan. With Samadi then making a last ditch effort, Goyat secured the win once again with a multi-point raid that gave Puneri Paltan a thrilling 41-36 victory in the contest.