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Patna Pirates Clinch Thrilling Victory Over UP Yoddhas in PKL 2025
6 Oct
Summary
- Patna Pirates defeat UP Yoddhas 36-28 in tense PKL 2025 match
- Ayan Lohchab scores 15 points, Navdeep's High Five key for Pirates
- Gagan Gowda's Super 10 not enough for Yoddhas
On Monday, the Patna Pirates produced a composed all-round display to defeat the UP Yoddhas 36-28 in a tense Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 contest in Chennai. The Pirates, who were at the bottom of the table before the match, showed determination to claw back from an early deficit and eventually seal a morale-boosting victory.
Ayan Lohchab was the standout performer for the Pirates, scoring 15 points with his sharp movements and fearless approach. In defense, it was Navdeep's High Five that helped the team secure the win. For the Yoddhas, Gagan Gowda's Super 10 effort went in vain as their opponents' all-round consistency proved to be the difference.
The match was a close, high-tempo affair, with both teams trading points in the early stages. The Yoddhas took an early lead, thanks to Gagan Gowda's brilliant raiding. However, the Pirates fought back in the second half, tightening their defense and capitalizing on the Yoddhas' errors. The turning point came with the first All-Out of the night, which gave the Pirates a crucial lead that they managed to hold on to until the end.
