In the 29th match of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, Bengaluru Bulls clashed with Jaipur Pink Panthers on Friday at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur. Bengaluru Bulls defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers 27-22, owing to their stellar defense and balanced gameplay.
Sports News: In the 29th encounter of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, Bengaluru Bulls secured their third consecutive victory by defeating Jaipur Pink Panthers 27-22 on their home ground. The Bulls' b defense and balanced play played a crucial role in their victory in this match held at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium.
Jaipur Pink Panthers Dominated the Initial Phase of the Match
Jaipur Pink Panthers were trailing 0-2 at the start of the match. However, a b performance from Ali Samadhi and the defense leveled the score. Subsequently, Nitin put Jaipur in the lead by getting Deepak Sanker out, but Bengaluru Bulls' Ashish and the defense quickly turned the tide, bringing the score back to a tie. By the 10th minute of the first half, both teams were level at 5-5, keeping the match thrilling.
Before the break, the Bulls executed two consecutive super tackles, preventing Jaipur from being all-out and also giving the Bulls a lead. Following this, the brilliant performances of Alireza Mirjain and Sanjay gave the Bulls a b lead of 16-9.
Bulls' Defense Shined in the Second Half
After halftime, Jaipur attempted a comeback powered by Nitin. However, the Bulls' defense tackled Jaipur multiple times. Nitin, by being off the mat for nearly 18 minutes out of the 34 minutes of play, weakened his team's hopes. In the final minutes, Sahil revived Nitin by getting Sanjay out, but he too was dash-out. By this time, Bengaluru Bulls were leading 26-18. Although Jaipur rapidly accumulated points towards the end and reduced the deficit, the victory ultimately went to Bengaluru Bulls.
The Bulls' defense earned a total of 13 points in this match. Deepak Sanker put on an excellent performance, completing a High-5 and scoring five points. Sanjay added three points and Satayappa contributed four points alongside him. In raids, Alireza Mirjain was the most successful, securing 8 points.
