Two teams with sharply contrasting playoff trajectories collide in Eliminator 2 of PKL 12 as seventh-placed Patna Pirates seek playoff survival against third-placed Bengaluru Bulls. Youngster Ayan's devastating raiding brilliance, which has powered Patna's remarkable 7-game winning streak, faces the Bulls' formidable defensive unit revitalised under coach BC Ramesh's leadership. This high-stakes elimination encounter will determine who progresses to the semifinals.

Probable Starting 7

Patna Pirates

  • Right Corner – Navdeep
  • Right In – Milan Dahiya
  • Right Cover – Deepak
  • Centre – Ankit Kumar
  • Left Cover – Balaji D
  • Left In – Ayan
  • Left Corner – Ankit (C)

Bengaluru Bulls

  • Right Corner – Yogesh (C)
  • Right In – Aashish Malik
  • Right Cover – Sanjay
  • Centre – Akash Shinde
  • Left Cover – Satyappa Matti
  • Left In – Alireza Mirzaian
  • Left Corner – Deepak Sankar

Headlines

➢ Unstoppable Ayan takes on the indomitable defence of the Bulls

➢ Patna Pirates finished the season with a 7-game winning streak

➢ Ayan has been incredible, one of the best raiders in the league

➢ Yogesh and Deepak Sankar are key to the Bulls' fortunes

➢ Coach BC Ramesh: the reason behind the Bulls' resurgence

➢ Alireza Mirzaian – Raider Supreme for the Bulls

➢ Navdeep established himself with back-to-back High 5s in playoffs

➢ Covers the main issue for Patna Pirates

Top Stories of the Match

Unstoppable Ayan Takes on Indomitable Bulls' Defence

Ayan remains the catalyst for Patna Pirates' playoff qualification, accumulating 275 raid points throughout the season – currently the leading raider by total points.

Ayan in PKL 12

Matches

Raid Points

Avg Raid Points

Raid SR%

Super 10s

20

275

13.7

71%

14

He has established himself as one of the league's premier raiders, averaging the second-highest raid points per match. He has scored 20 or more points in five matches, including back-to-back Super 10s in recent playoff encounters.

Best Average Raid Points in PKL 12

Player

Raid Points

Avg Raid Points

Raid SR%

Devank

271

16.9

74%

Ayan

275

13.7

71%

Ashu Malik

146

12.2

62%

Remarkably, Ayan maintains excellence across all defender-in-play situations, achieving 83 per cent success against six to seven defenders whilst holding the league's highest raid points in both super tackle situations (52 points) and four to five defender scenarios (50 points). He has delivered two Super 10s in his previous three matches against Bengaluru Bulls.

Ayan in PKL 12 – DIP Wise

DIP

Raid Points

Raid SR%

6–7

170

83%

4–5

50

45%

2–3

52

78%

However, Bengaluru Bulls' defence represents the primary impediment to Ayan's dominance. Their defensive unit ranks third-best, averaging 11.3 tackle points at 45 per cent success rate – precisely matching U Mumba's collective excellence.

Bengaluru Bulls Defence Unit in PKL 12

Matches

Tackle Points

Avg Tackle Points

Tackle SR%

19

215

11.3

45%

Deepak Sankar and Yogesh, the corners, have been exceptional, both exceeding 50 tackle points whilst maintaining success rates surpassing 50 per cent. Deepak Sankar now ranks third-best across the entire league, averaging 3.4 tackle points per match at 59 per cent success. Yogesh performs consistently across all defender-in-play scenarios, maintaining approximately 50 per cent success in each situation whilst possessing playoff experience.

Bengaluru Bulls Corners in PKL 12

Player

Matches

Tackle Points

Avg Tackle Points

Tackle SR%

High 5s

Deepak Sankar

18

61

3.4

59%

5

Yogesh

19

51

2.7

51%

3

Team Stories

Patna Pirates – PKL 12 So Far

Patna Pirates have engineered an extraordinary turnaround, extending their winning streak to seven consecutive victories entering this elimination match. They defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers in Eliminator 1 before overcoming U Mumba in Play-In 2.

Recent Results

  • Eliminator 1 vs Jaipur Pink Panthers – Won 48–32 (16-point victory)
  • Play-In 2 vs U Mumba – Won 40–31 (9-point victory)
  • M#108 vs Bengaluru Bulls – Won 33–18 (15-point victory)

After a disastrous league opening where they won merely one of their initial six matches, Ayan's emergence transformed their campaign entirely. Corners Navdeep and Ankit have performed consistently, though cover defenders have failed to contribute substantially.

Navdeep and Ankit – Key to Patna's Defence

Navdeep has established himself as Patna Pirates' premier defender, accumulating 63 tackle points with impressive recent form.

Patna Pirates Corners in PKL 12

Player

Tackle Points

Avg Tackle Points

Tackle SR%

Navdeep

63

3.3

55%

Ankit

50

2.5

47%

He has secured back-to-back High 5s in crucial playoff matches, demonstrating 86–87 per cent success rates. His performance improves substantially in the second half (64% post-interval versus 45% pre-interval).

Patna average the third-lowest tackle points in the league, yet their recent defensive performances have peaked precisely when required. They accumulated 16 tackle points against U Mumba and maintained 50 per cent success across their final five matches.

Bengaluru Bulls – PKL 12 So Far

Bengaluru Bulls have undergone a remarkable transformation under newly appointed coach BC Ramesh. After finishing last in PKL 11, they have ascended to third position with 11 victories (61% win percentage) during the league stage. Coach BC Ramesh has previously won three Pro Kabaddi titles and guided teams to the finals in three consecutive campaigns.

Recent Results

  • Mini Qualifier vs Telugu Titans – Lost 32–37 (5-point defeat)
  • M#106 vs Gujarat Giants – Won 54–26 (28-point victory)
  • M#104 vs Bengal Warriorz – Won 54–24 (30-point victory)

They have won six of their final seven league matches before losing narrowly in the Mini Qualifier.

Alireza Mirzaian – Raider Supreme for the Bulls

Alireza Mirzaian has emerged as Bengaluru's principal raider, accumulating 191 raid points at 57 per cent success rate with 13 Super 10s – the third-highest in the league.

Alireza Mirzaian in PKL 12

Matches

Raid Points

Avg Raid Points

Raid SR%

Super 10s

19

191

10.1

57%

13

He has delivered seven consecutive Super 10s across his final seven matches, with the Bulls winning five of those encounters. He maintains exceptional performance against six to seven defenders (114 raid points at 72% success) and performs optimally in Do-or-Die situations, holding the second-most raid points (34 at 69% success rate) league-wide in these critical moments.

Alireza Raiding in PKL 12 – By DIP

DIP

Raid Points

Raid SR%

6–7

114

72%

4–5

32

30%

2–3

40

66%

He possesses an outstanding record against Patna Pirates, securing two Super 10s across three previous encounters at a 64 per cent success rate.

Head-to-Head in PKL

Overall Record: Matches – 27 | Patna Pirates – 15 | Bengaluru Bulls – 8 | Tied – 4

They met twice during the league stage, with each team securing one victory. In previous playoffs (PKL 1's third-place playoff), Patna Pirates prevailed.

Recent Meeting

Match

Season

Bengaluru Bulls

Patna Pirates

Result

M#88

PKL 12

32(5)

32(6)

Patna Won Tiebreaker

Key Player Battles – PKL 12

Patna Pirates Raiders vs Bengaluru Bulls Defenders

  • Ayan 5–2 Yogesh
  • Ayan 2–1 Deepak Sankar
  • Ayan 3–0 Satyappa Matti

Bengaluru Bulls Raiders vs Patna Pirates Defenders

  • Alireza Mirzaian 2–0 Navdeep
  • Alireza Mirzaian 6–2 Ankit

What to Expect

This elimination encounter presents a compelling asymmetry between Ayan's exceptional individual brilliance and Bengaluru's collective defensive excellence. Ayan's dominance against six to seven defenders directly challenges the Bulls' strongest defensive configurations.

Alireza's consistent raiding and Do-or-Die expertise provide Bengaluru tactical balance, yet Patna's seven-match winning momentum represents a psychological advantage. Their previous tiebreaker victory suggests momentum favouring the Pirates.

Expect a fiercely contested playoff elimination where Ayan's individual peak performances potentially overwhelm collective defence, with Patna's momentum-driven form edging them toward semifinal qualification. This high-stakes encounter will determine playoff progression between a resurgent defensive unit and an unstoppable individual raiding talent.

Match Details

  • Match: Patna Pirates vs Bengaluru Bulls – Eliminator 2, PKL Season 12
  • Date: Monday, 27th October 2025
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
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