In what might have been the most exciting encounter of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, the U Mumba vs Patna Pirates battle finished with a nail-biting 40-39 outcome. Played on Thursday at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag, the match of the first leg was full of high intensity, emotions, and a heartbreaking ending for the Pirates.
Ayan Lohchab’s Record-Breaking Night Spoiled by Late Mistake
Ayan Lohchab created PKL history as he became the first man to notch up two 20-point games in succession, displaying great raiding skills. His remarkable performance was highlighted by an important slip-up in the last moments, a stumble into the lobby without a touch, which gave U Mumba a last-minute victory.
U Mumba vs Patna Pirates: Match Summary
First Half: U Mumba Dominate Early Exchanges
U Mumba began on a strong note as Vijay Kumar destroyed Ayan early, and Anil came up with a two-point raid, setting them rolling. Zafardanesh came up with a strong Super Raid to create a six-point lead.
Even as Ayan Lohchab’s solitary brilliance kept the Patna Pirates alive, U Mumba enforced an ALL OUT, finishing the first half eight points ahead at 23-15.
Second Half: Pirates Fight Back
The Patna Pirates then dominated the second half. With Lohchab at the helm, they dished out an ALL OUT of their own, sending the game into a 29-29 tie with ten minutes to play.
The game then became a see-saw affair. U Mumba’s Anil and Zafardanesh kept applying pressure, but Lohchab’s untouchable form put the Pirates up by two points with five minutes on the clock.
Final Minutes: Super Tackles, Super 10s, and One Expensive Blunder
Zafardanesh finished his Super 10 just in time to level U Mumba at 34-34. Lohchab then took his count beyond 20 points, making the Pirates marginally ahead once more.
A clutch Super Tackle by U Mumba left the margin one point. When just a few seconds were left, Zafardanesh did a swift raid to level it at 39-39. With the game appearing headed for a tie, Ayan Lohchab walked into the lobby in the last raid without contact a mistake that sealed the win for U Mumba at 40-39.
U Mumba vs Patna Pirates: Key Performers
Amirmohammad Zafardanesh (U Mumba) – Super 10, match-winning final raid
Anil (U Mumba) – Decisive raid points and support in both halves
Ayan Lohchab (Patna Pirates) – Historic back-to-back 20-point games, but erroneous mistake towards the end
What’s Next in PKL Season 12 – September 12 Matches
The pro kabaddi league 2025 action resumes on Friday, September 12, with the following matches:
Match 1: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Bengaluru Bulls
Match 2: Tamil Thalaivas v/s Bengal Warriors
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