A battle at the bottom defines Match 91 of PKL 12 as 11th-placed Bengal Warriorz host last-placed Patna Pirates. The league's best raider Dhaakad Devank faces his former team and ex-partner in crime Ayan, whilst struggling defences on both sides seek redemption in this crucial relegation clash.

Probable Starting 7

Bengal Warriorz

  • Right Corner – Ankit
  • Right In – Devank (C)
  • Right Cover – Shivansh Thakur
  • Centre – Himanshu Narwal
  • Left Cover – Parteek
  • Left In – Manjeet
  • Left Corner – Ashish

Patna Pirates

  • Right Corner – Navdeep
  • Right In – Mandeep Kumar
  • Right Cover – Vaibhav Garje
  • Centre – Sudhakar M
  • Left Cover – Balaji D
  • Left In – Ayan (C)
  • Left Corner – Ashish Birwal

Headlines

➢ Dhaakad Devank faces his former team and former partner in crime, Ayan
➢ Devank breaking records left, right and centre
➢ Ayan – the lone ranger for Patna Pirates
➢ Bengal defence is letting them down
➢ Ashish is fighting alone
➢ Patna defence can do better
➢ Battle at the bottom – 11th place vs 12th place in the table

Top Stories of the Match

Dhaakad Devank's Record-Breaking Season

Devank's extraordinary campaign continues its unprecedented trajectory, establishing him as PKL 12's undisputed best raider. His 237 raid points in 14 matches (16.9 average at 73% success rate) with 14 Super 10s represent consistent excellence unmatched in league history.

His perfect Super 10 record – 14 consecutive matches with double-digit raid points – has shattered his own and Pawan Sehrawat's previous record of 13 consecutive Super 10s from PKL 11. Only Naveen Kumar's legendary 28 consecutive Super 10s stand ahead.

Record-breaking achievements:

  • Fastest to 200 raid points in a season (12 matches)
  • Fastest to reach 500 career raid points in PKL history
  • The only player without a single match below 10 raid points this season

His dominance over PKL 12's leading raiders is remarkable:

Best average raid points in PKL 12:

  • Devank: 237 points (16.9 average, 73% SR)
  • Ashu Malik: 146 points (12.1 average, 62% SR)
  • Ayan: 169 points (12.1 average, 68% SR)

Devank's mastery of the bonus line remains unparalleled, leading PKL 12 with the most bonus points whilst maintaining exceptional success rates across all game intervals.

Interval-wise dominance in PKL 12:

  • 1-10 minutes: 62 points at 70% SR
  • 11-20 minutes: 52 points at 72% SR
  • 21-30 minutes: 60 points at 71% SR
  • 31-40 minutes: 63 points at 79% SR (clutch excellence)

His 79% success rate in the final 10 minutes – when matches hang in the balance – demonstrates extraordinary clutch mentality, amassing over 60 points in these crucial moments.

Against his former team, Patna Pirates, Devank's record provides a psychological advantage. In their previous PKL 12 encounter (M#51), he dismantled the Pirates with 22 raid points at an 85% success rate in 26 raids, leading Bengal Warriorz to a 48-42 victory.

Overall record vs Patna Pirates:

  • 2 matches
  • 22 raid points (11.0 average, 81% SR)
  • 1 Super 10

Last season, Devank led Patna Pirates to the PKL 11 final with extraordinary numbers:

PKL 11 for Patna Pirates:

  • 301 raid points (12.0 average) – League's best
  • 18 Super 10s – League's best
  • 89 bonus points – League's best
  • 49 multi-point raids – League's best

Now facing his former teammates, the emotional and tactical battle adds fascinating subtext to this relegation clash.

Ayan – The Lone Ranger for Patna Pirates

Ayan continues his excellent form as Patna Pirates' primary attacking weapon, shouldering the burden almost single-handedly. His 169 raid points in 14 matches (12.1 average, 68% SR) with 9 Super 10s demonstrate consistent excellence despite the team's struggles.

The concerning statistic reveals Patna's over-reliance – Ayan has contributed more than 50% of the Pirates' total raid points, creating enormous pressure on the captain.

His recent performances showcase resilience despite fluctuating form:

Last 7 matches:

  • vs Bengaluru Bulls (M#88): 14 points at 74% SR (Super 10 in tie-breaker win)
  • vs Gujarat Giants (M#83): 5 points at 38% SR (rare off day)
  • vs Haryana Steelers (M#81): 15 points at 63% SR
  • vs Tamil Thalaivas (M#69): 16 points at 84% SR
  • vs UP Yoddhas (M#68): 15 points at 71% SR
  • vs Telugu Titans: 13 points at 81% SR
  • vs Bengal Warriorz (M#51): 15 points at 83% SR

His tactical versatility across all Defenders in Play (DIP) situations demonstrates complete game awareness:

DIP-wise performance in PKL 12:

  • 6-7 defenders: 114 points at 79% SR (dominant against full lines)
  • 4-5 defenders: 33 points at 45% SR (adequate in transition)
  • 2-3 defenders: 21 points at 70% SR (excellent in super tackle scenarios)

Against Bengal Warriorz, Ayan boasts impressive historical numbers:

Overall record vs Bengal Warriorz:

  • 3 matches
  • 33 raid points (11.0 average, 77% SR)
  • 2 Super 10s

The reunion with former partner Devank adds emotional intensity, as the duo terrorised PKL 11 together before Devank's switch to Bengal Warriorz.

Team Stories

Bengal Warriorz – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results:

  • M#85 vs Telugu Titans – Won 45-45 (7-5 tie-breaker victory)
  • M#80 vs Bengaluru Bulls – Lost 32-43 (11-point defeat)
  • M#76 vs U Mumba – Lost 29-48 (19-point thrashing)
  • M#73 vs Dabang Delhi – Won 37-36 (dramatic 1-point victory)
  • M#64 vs Gujarat Giants – Lost 40-47 (7-point defeat)

Bengal Warriorz languish in 11th position despite possessing PKL 12's best raider. Their narrow tie-breaker victory over Telugu Titans provided temporary relief, but fundamental defensive frailties continue undermining Devank's heroics.

Captain Devank's phenomenal individual performances – 14 consecutive Super 10s – cannot mask the team's collective shortcomings, particularly their defence averaging just 9.1 tackle points per match.

Bengal Defence is Letting Them Down

The defensive unit represents Bengal Warriorz' critical weakness, posting the league's worst tackle success rate alongside alarmingly low tackle point averages.

Bengal Warriorz defence in PKL 12:

  • 127 tackle points in 14 matches (9.1 average)
  • 32% tackle SR (lowest in PKL 12)

The stark contrast between wins and losses reveals defensive dependency:

Defensive splits by results:

  • In wins (5 matches): 65 tackle points (13.0 average, 43% SR)
  • In losses (9 matches): 62 tackle points (6.9 average, 26% SR)

Their 13-point average in victories versus 6.9 in defeats demonstrates that defensive performance directly determines match outcomes.

Lowest tackle SR% in PKL 12:

  • Bengal Warriorz: 32%
  • Patna Pirates: 33%
  • Jaipur Pink Panthers: 39%

Ashish remains their sole consistent defender, providing reliable contributions without adequate support:

Ashish in PKL 12:

  • 42 tackle points (3.2 average, 47% SR)
  • 6 High 5s
  • 13 matches played

Against Patna Pirates historically, Ashish maintains decent numbers:

  • 18 tackle points in 7 matches (2.6 average, 44% SR)
  • 1 High 5

The support raiders have failed to provide adequate backup for Devank, with only Manprit showing occasional promise:

Bengal Warriorz support raiders in PKL 12:

  • Manprit: 46 points (3.5 average, 53% SR)
  • Himanshu Narwal: 33 points (4.7 average, 52% SR)
  • Vishwas S: 17 points (2.8 average, 85% SR)

Patna Pirates – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results:

  • M#88 vs Bengaluru Bulls – Won 32-32 (6-5 tie-breaker victory)
  • M#83 vs Gujarat Giants – Lost 32-40 (8-point defeat)
  • M#81 vs Haryana Steelers – Lost 32-39 (7-point defeat)
  • M#69 vs Tamil Thalaivas – Lost 37-56 (19-point thrashing)
  • M#68 vs UP Yoddhas – Won 36-28 (8-point victory)

Patna Pirates occupy last place with just 4 wins from 14 matches, their playoff dreams virtually extinguished. Three losses in their last four matches – punctuated only by a tie-breaker escape against Bengaluru Bulls – highlight their struggles.

Ayan's brilliance provides individual excellence, but collective failures, particularly defensively, have doomed their campaign.

Patna Pirates' Defence Can Do Better

The defensive unit carries the burden of Patna's failures, posting the league's lowest average tackle points whilst maintaining barely adequate success rates.

Lowest average tackle points in PKL 12:

  • Patna Pirates: 8.2 (33% SR)
  • Bengal Warriorz: 9.1 (32% SR)
  • Jaipur Pink Panthers: 9.2 (39% SR)

Recent defensive performances showcase alarming inconsistency:

Last 3 matches:

  • vs Bengaluru Bulls (M#88): 6 points at 24% SR
  • vs Gujarat Giants (M#83): 10 points at 42% SR
  • vs Haryana Steelers (M#81): 10 points at 45% SR

The corner duo of Ankit and Navdeep provide 62% of Patna's tackle points, creating vulnerability when either struggles:

Ankit & Navdeep vs Other Defenders:

  • Combined: 71 tackle points at 46% SR (3 High 5s)
  • Others: 44 tackle points at 23% SR (0 High 5s)

Navdeep's recent resurgence offers hope, posting 3+ tackle points in 6 of his last 7 matches:

Navdeep in the last 7 matches:

  • 22 tackle points (3.7 average, 58% SR)

Ankit performs best early, with declining effectiveness as matches progress:

Ankit's interval-wise performance:

  • 1-10 minutes: 10 points at 53% SR
  • 11-20 minutes: 6 points at 40% SR
  • 21-30 minutes: 11 points at 44% SR
  • 31-40 minutes: 8 points at 38% SR

Head-to-Head in PKL

Overall: Matches – 26 | Bengal Warriorz – 7 | Patna Pirates – 16 | Tied – 3

The historical record heavily favours Patna Pirates, though Bengal Warriorz secured victory in their PKL 12 encounter (M#51).

Recent Form (Last 5 meetings):

  • PKL 12 M#51: Bengal Warriorz won 48-42 (6-point victory)
  • PKL 11 M#88: Patna Pirates won 38-35 (3-point victory)
  • PKL 11 M#55: Patna Pirates won 52-31 (21-point rout)
  • PKL 10 M#89: Patna Pirates won 44-28 (16-point victory)
  • PKL 10 M#20: Bengal Warriorz won 60-42 (18-point victory)

Key Player Battles

Bengal Warriorz' Raiders vs Patna Pirates' Defenders

  • Devank 5-0 Deepak
  • Devank 4-1 Navdeep
  • Devank 4-2 Ankit
  • Devank 3-0 Sanket Sawant

Patna Pirates' Raiders vs Bengal Warriorz' Defenders

  • Ayan 4-0 Parteek
  • Ayan 4-0 Manjeet
  • Ayan 4-2 Ankit

What to Expect

This encounter promises fascinating drama as two struggling teams desperate for points collide in a relegation battle. Bengal Warriorz' over-reliance on Devank meets Patna Pirates' dependence on Ayan in a match where individual brilliance must overcome collective defensive frailties.

The emotional reunion between Devank and his former teammates adds compelling subtext, with both captains carrying their teams' hopes almost single-handedly.

Expect the raiders to dominate given both defences' struggles, with the team whose supporting cast steps up likely emerging victorious. Devank's clutch ability versus Ayan's consistency will likely prove decisive in this bottom-of-the-table thriller.

Match Details

  • Match: Bengal Warriorz vs Patna Pirates – Match 91, PKL Season 12
  • Date: Friday, 17th October 2025
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
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