It’s set to be an emotional and high-stakes clash as Narender Redhu’s Jaipur Pink Panthers take on his former student Dhaakad Devank’s Bengal Warriorz in Match 39 of PKL Season 12 at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur. Both sides are chasing consistency and points on the table, and this game will be shaped by the duel between two of the league’s best raiders — Nitin Kumar and Devank.

Probable Starting 7

Jaipur Pink Panthers
 Right Corner – Deepanshu Khatri
 Right In – Ali Choubtarash
 Right Cover – Aashish
 Centre – Nitin Kumar
 Left Cover – Reza Mirbagheri
 Left In – Sahil Satpal
 Left Corner – Nitin Rawal (C)

Bengal Warriorz
 Right Corner – Nitesh Kumar
 Right In – Devank (C)
 Right Cover – Mayur Kadam
 Centre – Omid Mohammadshah
 Left Cover – Parteek
 Left In – Manprit
 Left Corner – Ashish

Headlines

➢ Battle of Guru-Shishya – Narender Redhu vs Devank
➢ Nitin Kumar vs Dhaakad Devank – Two top raiders to fight for glory
➢ Devank on the brink of 400 raid points record
➢ Jaipur defence will have to perform better
➢ Bengal defence finally finds rhythm — can they sustain it?

Top Stories of the Match

Battle of Guru Shishya – Dhaakad Devank vs Narender Redhu

  • Narender Redhu is renowned for his tactical brilliance and defence-first approach.
  • He took Patna Pirates to the playoffs in PKL 10 and the final in PKL 11.
  • Devank rose to stardom under Redhu’s guidance at Patna in PKL 11, delivering a record-breaking season.
  • Devank was the top raider of PKL 11, becoming one of only 4 players to cross 300 raid points in a season.
  • He also scored the most Super 10s, multipoint raids, and bonus points in PKL 11, including a record 25-point game vs Tamil Thalaivas.
  • This is their first face-off as opponents — teacher vs protégé.

Nitin Kumar vs Dhaakad Devank – Two Top Raiders to Fight for Glory

  • Both teams have been overly dependent on their lead raiders to win games — Devank for Bengal Warriorz and Nitin Kumar for Jaipur.
  • Fun fact: Devank started his career with Jaipur, and Nitin with Bengal — both face their former franchises.
  • Both have contributed over 60% of their team’s raid points and are among the league’s top raiders.
  • Devank leads PKL 12 in average raid points; Nitin is 3rd with around 12 raid points per match.
  • Devank is the only raider to score a Super 10 in every match this season.
  • He has done well against Jaipur before, scoring Super 10s in both PKL 11 meetings and averaging 12+ points.
  • Devank needs just 1 raid point to become the fastest to 400 raid points in PKL history (in 38 matches) — the previous record was 41 matches.
  • Nitin has been brilliant in his first full season as lead raider and also shines in pressure and super tackle situations.
  • Both are most effective when there are 6–7 defenders on the mat, making the start of each half crucial.

Team Stories

Jaipur Pink Panthers – PKL 12 So Far

M#10 vs Patna Pirates – Won 39–36
M#13 vs Telugu Titans – Lost 32–37
M#20 vs Dabang Delhi – Lost 35–36
M#24 vs Gujarat Giants – Won 30(1)–30(0) [Golden Raid]
M#29 vs Bengaluru Bulls – Lost 23–28
M#31 vs UP Yoddhas – Won 41–29

  • Jaipur have had a mixed start with 3 wins and 3 losses.
  • Nitin Kumar led them to tight wins, even sealing the golden raid against Gujarat Giants.
  • He has 4 Super 10s so far and has been their match-winner in close contests.
  • However, their defence has underperformed and left their raiders with too much to do.
Jaipur Defence Will Have to Perform Better
  • Jaipur have the fewest tackle attempts and the lowest tackle points average in PKL 12.
  • They did not register a single High 5 in their first 6 matches.
  • They breached 10 tackle points only once this season — their best defensive showing so far.
  • Reza Mirbagheri (13 tackle points), Deepanshu (10), and Aryan (10) need to step up and support captain Nitin Rawal.
  • Nitin, who had 74 tackle points last season with the Bulls, has struggled for form and was even benched in recent games.
  • Their raiding duo of Nitin and Ali has done well, with Ali scoring 9 points at 82% SR against UP.

Bengal Warriorz – PKL 12 So Far

M#6 vs Haryana Steelers – Won 54–44
M#11 vs Puneri Paltan – Lost 36–45
M#19 vs Telugu Titans – Lost 34–44
M#23 vs Dabang Delhi – Lost 34–45
M#30 vs Tamil Thalaivas – Lost 36–46
M#35 vs UP Yoddhas – Won 41–37

  • Bengal Warriorz started strong but then lost 4 on the trot before bouncing back against UP.
  • Devank has 6 consecutive Super 10s, but support raiders haven’t contributed enough.
  • Their defence finally clicked vs UP, giving hope of a turnaround.
Bengal Defence on the Rise – Can They Sustain the Tempo?
  • Bengal’s defence has been inconsistent, managing single-digit tackle points in half their games.
  • But vs UP, they scored 13 tackle points, with Ashish getting a High 5 and Nitesh supporting with 2 points.
  • They also had a strong showing vs Telugu Titans (12 tackle points, High 5s for both Nitesh and Ashish).
  • If their corners fire again, they can give Devank the platform he needs.

Head-to-Head in PKL

  • Overall: Matches - 20 | Jaipur Pink Panthers - 9 | Bengal Warriorz - 10 | Tied - 1
  • Since PKL 9: Matches – 6 | Jaipur – 5 | Bengal – 0 | Tied – 1
  • Jaipur won both encounters in PKL 11.

Key Player Battles

Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Raiders vs Bengal Warriorz’ Defenders

  • Nitin Kumar 4–2 Ashish
  • Nitin Kumar 2–2 Mayur Kadam

Bengal Warriorz’ Raiders vs Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Defenders

  • Devank 2–0 Reza Mirbagheri
  • Devank 5–2 Nitin Rawal

What to Expect

  • This match promises a fiery battle between two top-tier raiders and two struggling defences.
  • Expect Devank to go all out in pursuit of his 400th raid point while Nitin tries to carry Jaipur again.
  • If either defence manages to step up, that side will likely take the win in this Guru vs Shishya showdown.

Match Details

  • Match: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Bengal Warriorz – Match 39, PKL Season 12
  • Date: Thursday, 18th September 2025
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur
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