The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 continues with a tantalising Match 29 at the SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur, where the Jaipur Pink Panthers take on the rejuvenated Bengaluru Bulls. Jaipur have had a mixed start and is heavily reliant on Nitin Kumar’s heroics, while the Bulls have turned their season around after a poor start, winning back-to-back games under new captain Yogesh. This clash promises a battle of two in-form raiders — Nitin Kumar and Alireza — with both teams eager to move up the table.

Probable Starting 7

Jaipur Pink Panthers
 Right Corner – Ronak Singh
 Right In – Ali Choubtarash
 Right Cover – Aashish
 Centre – Nitin Kumar
 Left Cover – Reza Mirbhageri
 Left In – Sahil Satpal
 Left Corner – Nitin Rawal (C)

Bengaluru Bulls
 Right Corner – Yogesh (C)
 Right In – Aashish Malik
 Right Cover – Sanjay
 Centre – Jitender Yadav
 Left Cover – Satyappa Matti
 Left In – Alireza Mirzaian
 Left Corner – Deepak Sankar

Headlines

➢ Nitin Kumar's one-man show for Jaipur Pink Panthers
 ➢ Jaipur defence will have to perform better
 ➢ Bulls win back-to-back under Yogesh’s captaincy after a poor start
 ➢ Alireza is in great form with 3 Super 10s in the last 4 games
 ➢ Bulls’ corner defenders Yogesh and Deepak Sankar are both coming off High 5s

Top Stories of the Match

Nitin Makes Up for Previous Match Error, Wins in the Golden Raid

  • Nitin Kumar redeemed himself after his costly error in the final raid vs Dabang Delhi by clinching victory for Jaipur in the golden raid against Gujarat Giants.
  • Nitin has been the standout performer for Jaipur, shouldering their raiding almost singlehandedly with 3 Super 10s from 4 games.
  • He averages the 3rd highest raid points per match in PKL 12 and is among only three raiders to have scored a Super 10 in every game they’ve played this season.
  • Nitin excels under pressure — he has the most raid points in the last 10 minutes of matches this season.
  • He has also been brilliant when there are 4–5 defenders on the mat, ranking 2nd in both raid points and raid SR% in these situations.
  • However, he has lacked support from secondary raiders — something Jaipur must fix to ease the load on him.
  • He has faced the Bulls twice before and scored a Super 10 in one of those encounters.

Bengaluru Bulls’ Lineup Changes Give Them Renewed Hope

  • After losing their first 3 matches, the Bulls made bold changes — handing captaincy to Yogesh, dropping Ankush and Akash Shinde, and going with a 2-raider, 5-defender setup.
  • The results have been immediate: the Bulls have won 2 games in a row under Yogesh’s leadership.
  • Their defence has looked sharper, with captain Yogesh bringing up his first High 5 of the season in the win over Haryana Steelers.
  • Yogesh has 9 of his 13 tackle points from the last two matches alone.
  • Deepak Sankar has stepped up brilliantly as the left corner, replacing Ankush. He has a tackle SR close to 60% and averages 3 tackle points per match (tied 4th best in PKL 12).

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 K.C.: Lost 35–36
 M#24 vs Gujarat Giants: Won 30(1)–30(0) [Golden Raid]

  • Jaipur have had a mixed start, winning 2 and losing 2 of their first 4 games.
  • Both of their last two matches have gone to the final raid — losing one and winning one, both decided by Nitin Kumar.
  • Nitin has been their talisman with 3 Super 10s, though his lapse cost them the Delhi match before he redeemed himself versus Gujarat.
  • The defence has underperformed and will need to step up to support their in-form raider.

The rest of the Team Needs to Step Up to Support Nitin

  • Jaipur are stuck mid-table, primarily because of their over-reliance on Nitin.
  • The defence has been their weakest link, averaging the fewest tackle points per match this season.
  • Captain Nitin Rawal and Reza Mirbhageri have not been among the points, with Rawal even being benched last game.
  • Rawal could return to face his former team, the Bengaluru Bulls, for whom he starred last season with 74 tackle points at nearly 60% tackle SR.
  • Jaipur will need their senior defenders to step up if they are to climb up the standings.

Bengaluru Bulls – PKL 12 So Far

M#2 vs Puneri Paltan: Lost 32(4)–32(6) [Tie-breaker]
 M#9 vs Dabang Delhi K.C.: Lost 34–41
 M#15 vs U Mumba: Lost 28–48
 M#17 vs Patna Pirates: Won 38–30
 M#21 vs Haryana Steelers: Won 40–33

  • Bengaluru Bulls started with three consecutive losses but have bounced back strongly with two wins on the trot.
  • The overhaul in captaincy and team selection has worked wonders, with Yogesh inspiring the defence and Alireza leading the raiding.
  • They remain in the bottom three in terms of average raid points per game, something they will look to improve moving forward.

Alireza Becoming a Star for the Bengaluru Bulls

  • Initially planned as the second raider behind Akash Shinde, Alireza has emerged as the Bulls’ lead raider after Akash was dropped.
  • He has delivered three Super 10s in his last four matches, playing a key role in both recent wins.
  • Alireza is particularly effective against 4–5 defender setups, one of only four raiders with double-digit raid points in these situations.
  • He maintains a raid SR over 50% across all time intervals, showing his consistency from start to finish.
  • Alongside Aashish Malik, he has reinvigorated the Bulls’ raiding unit.

Head-to-Head in PKL

  • Overall: Matches - 22 | Jaipur Pink Panthers - 11 | Bengaluru Bulls - 9 | Tied - 2
  • Since PKL 9: Matches - 7 | Jaipur Pink Panthers - 4 | Bengaluru Bulls - 2 | Tied - 1
  • Jaipur won both encounters last season and have won 4 of the last 5 meetings.
  • They also beat the Bulls in the PKL 9 semifinals.

Key Player Battles

Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Raiders vs Bengaluru Bulls’ Defenders
 Nitin Kumar 3 – 3 Yogesh
 Nitin Kumar 5 – 2 Ankush

Bengaluru Bulls’ Raiders vs Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Defenders
 Akash Shinde 8 – 2 Reza Mirbhageri
 Akash Shinde 4 – 0 Nitin Rawal

What to Expect

  • This is a clash between a team driven by one superstar raider and another revived by a new leadership group.
  • Expect Nitin Kumar to once again carry Jaipur’s raids, while Alireza and Aashish Malik try to outscore him for the Bulls.
  • Jaipur’s struggling defence will be tested against a confident Bulls side whose corners, Yogesh and Deepak Sanka,r are both coming off High 5s.
  • If Jaipur’s defence doesn’t step up, the Bulls could spring a third straight win.

Match Details

  • Match: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Bengaluru Bulls – Match 29, PKL Season 12
  • Date: Friday, 12th September 2025
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur
  • Live Streaming: Watch live on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar. For live scores and updates, visit prokabaddi.com or download the Pro Kabaddi Official App.

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