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Puneri Paltan Clinch Thrilling Victory Over Jaipur Pink Panthers
4 Oct
Summary
- Puneri Paltan defeat Jaipur Pink Panthers 41-36 in Pro Kabaddi League
- Ali Samadi scores 22 points for Pink Panthers, best by an overseas player
- Aditya Shinde, Pankaj Mohite, and Mohit Goyat star for Puneri Paltan
On October 5th, 2025, Puneri Paltan secured a hard-fought 41-36 victory over Jaipur Pink Panthers in a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League match held in Chennai. The win keeps Puneri Paltan in second place in the league standings with 18 points from 12 games.
Aditya Shinde was the star of the show for Puneri Paltan, registering a Super 10 performance. Pankaj Mohite and Mohit Goyat also contributed 8 and 7 points, respectively, to ensure their team's triumph. For the Pink Panthers, Iranian raider Ali Samadi put on a valiant display, scoring a remarkable 22 points, the best performance by an overseas player in the league this season.
The match started with both teams going all-out to gain the upper hand. Pankaj Mohite and Sahil opened the scoring for their respective sides, but it was Puneri Paltan who soon found their rhythm. Vishal Bhardwaj's early tackle gave them a two-point lead, and Aditya Shinde's All-Out further extended their advantage to 12-6. Pankaj Mohite's successful raids helped Puneri Paltan maintain their dominance, and they went into the half-time break with a comfortable 25-12 lead.
However, the Pink Panthers roared back in the second half, with Ali Samadi and Reza Mirbagheri leading the charge. Samadi's Super Raid and two-point raid helped them narrow the deficit to just three points, but Puneri Paltan showed their resolve, with Aditya Shinde also completing his Super 10 to secure the victory.
