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Pirates Cruise Past Bulls in Thrilling Eliminator Clash
27 Oct
Summary
- Patna Pirates secure 46-37 victory over Bengaluru Bulls
- Ayan scores 19 points for Pirates, leading the charge
- Shubham Bitake's 7-point raid a highlight for Bulls
In a thrilling Eliminator 2 clash on October 27, 2025, the Patna Pirates secured a comfortable 46-37 victory over the Bengaluru Bulls at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The Pirates, who have been on a roll, extended their winning streak to eight matches with this victory.
The star of the match was the Pirates' raider, Ayan, who led the charge by scoring an impressive 19 points. The Pirates' defense also played a crucial role, constantly putting pressure on the Bulls and keeping them at bay. The highlight of the match for the Bulls was Shubham Bitake's seven-point raid, which is the most individual points scored by a player in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) this season.
The match started with the Bulls taking an early lead, but the Pirates quickly leveled the score and then took control of the game. The Pirates inflicted the first 'All Out' on the Bulls, taking a 9-3 lead, and they never looked back from there. The Pirates maintained their dominance throughout the match, with Deepak producing well-timed tackles to shift the momentum in their favor.
The Pirates' sustained pressure paid off as they inflicted another 'All Out' in the first half, extending their lead to 23-12. Ayan continued his brilliant run, completing his 'Super 10' soon after. The Bulls tried to mount a comeback, but the Pirates' defense was too strong, and they ultimately secured a comfortable victory.
This win sets up an Eliminator 3 clash between the Patna Pirates and the Telugu Titans on Monday, October 30, 2025, in New Delhi.
