Two teams with contrasting momentum collide in Match 108 of PKL 12 as Patna Pirates seek to consolidate their playoff position against Jaipur Pink Panthers. This match features an exceptional raiding duel between two of the league's most exciting young talents – Ayan's devastating form meets Nitin Dhankar's remarkable injury comeback. Whilst Patna's defence remains their primary concern entering the playoffs, Jaipur's corners have demonstrated renewed defensive vigour at precisely the right moment.

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)

Jaipur Pink Panthers

  • Right Corner – Deepnashu Khatri
  • Right In – Ali Samadi
  • Right Cover – Aashish
  • Centre – Nitin Dhankar
  • Left Cover – Reza Mirbhageri
  • Left In – Parvinder
  • Left Corner – Aryan Kumar

Headlines

➢ Jaipur Pink Panthers have qualified for the playoffs

➢ Nitin Kumar had his 10th Super 10 of the season

➢ Patna Pirates are almost through to the playoffs with a huge win over Dabang Delhi

➢ Ayan dominated with 20 raid points in his recent game

➢ Navdeep had a wonderful second half of the tournament

➢ Patna Pirates' defence needs to improve in the playoffs

➢ Corners ending season with good form

Top Stories of the Match

Two Young Raiders, Ayan and Nitin Dhankar, Take on Each Other

This match features two of the best young raiders in the league – Ayan and Nitin Dhankar – representing exceptional talent.

Nitin Dhankar and Ayan in PKL 12

Player

Raid Points

Avg Raid Points

Raid SR%

Super 10s

Ayan

233

13.7

72%

12

Nitin Dhankar

148

10.6

60%

10

Ayan has established himself amongst the league's elite raiders, averaging the second-highest raid points per match this season. He approaches this match in exceptional form, averaging more than 20 raid points across his final three encounters.

Best Average Raid Points in PKL 12

Player

Raid Points

Avg Raid Points

Raid SR%

Devank

271

16.9

74%

Ayan

233

13.7

72%

Ashu Malik

146

12.2

62%

Ayan demonstrates excellence across all defender-in-play situations, maintaining 83 per cent success against six to seven defenders – the second-best rate amongst raiders with 50+ raid points. He maintains the highest raid points total in four to five defender situations and holds the most points in super tackle scenarios.

Nitin Dhankar has orchestrated a remarkable comeback following his injury, securing three consecutive Super 10s. He maintains an outstanding record against Patna Pirates, securing four Super 10s across five previous encounters, averaging 10.8 raid points at 64 per cent success rate.

Nitin Dhankar in Last Three Games

Raid Points

Avg Raid Points

Raid SR%

Super 10s

39

13.0

68%

3

Ali Samadi has provided Nitin with excellent support, accumulating 109 raid points at 59 per cent success rate with four Super 10s, emerging as Iran's next Pro Kabaddi raiding sensation.

Team Stories

Patna Pirates – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results

  • M#105 vs Dabang Delhi – Won 61–26 (35-point victory)
  • M#99 vs Puneri Paltan – Won 38–27 (11-point victory)
  • M#91 vs Bengal Warriorz – Won 51–49 (2-point victory)
  • M#88 vs Bengaluru Bulls – Won 32(6)–32(5) (tiebreaker victory)
  • M#83 vs Gujarat Giants – Lost 32–40 (8-point defeat)

Patna Pirates have virtually secured playoff qualification following four consecutive victories. Their dominant 35-point triumph over Dabang Delhi demonstrated formidable capability. They could progress to seventh position by surpassing Jaipur should they win this encounter.

Ayan has shouldered the team's offensive responsibilities brilliantly. Navdeep continues demonstrating exceptional form throughout the tournament's concluding stages, recording a High 5 in their recent outing. However, their defence requires substantial improvement before entering the playoffs.

Navdeep Shines, But the Rest of the Defence Remains a Concern

Navdeep has established himself as Patna Pirates' premier defender, averaging almost 3 tackle points per match with a 49 per cent success rate.

Navdeep in PKL 12

Tackles

Tackle Points

Avg Tackle Points

Tackle SR%

95

47

2.9

49%

His performance improves significantly in the second half – achieving 57 per cent success post-interval versus 41 per cent pre-interval.

Patna Pirates' defence has experienced systemic struggles, maintaining the league's lowest average tackle points this season at just 8.6 per match. This represents their most significant vulnerability entering the playoffs.

Lowest Average Tackle Points in PKL 12

Team

Avg Tackle Points

Tackle SR%

Patna Pirates

8.6

35%

Bengal Warriorz

8.9

31%

UP Yoddhas

9.1

37%

Their defence improved recently, accumulating 14 tackle points against Dabang Delhi with a 56 per cent success rate.

Jaipur Pink Panthers – PKL 12 So Far

Recent Results

  • M#101 vs U Mumba – Lost 36–37 (1-point defeat)
  • M#96 vs Bengal Warriorz – Won 38–30 (8-point victory)
  • M#93 vs UP Yoddhas – Won 42–29 (13-point victory)
  • M#86 vs Puneri Paltan – Lost 33–57 (24-point defeat)
  • M#77 vs Bengaluru Bulls – Lost 26–47 (21-point defeat)

Jaipur Pink Panthers have secured playoff qualification despite their narrow defeat to U Mumba. This concluding match will determine whether they finish seventh or eighth. Nitin Dhankar has orchestrated a spectacular comeback since his injury, achieving three consecutive Super 10s. Their corners, Deepanshu Khatri and Aryan Kumar, have demonstrated exceptional form, combining for 9 tackle points in their recent encounter.

Jaipur Defence Corners Show Good Form Heading into Playoffs

Jaipur's defence has demonstrated impressive form throughout recent matches, accumulating more than 10 tackle points in each of their last three encounters.

Jaipur Pink Panthers in PKL 12 – Last 5 Matches

Opponent

Tackles

Tackle Points

Tackle SR%

vs U Mumba

20

11

55%

vs Bengal Warriorz

27

11

41%

vs UP Yoddhas

28

10

36%

The three defenders – Aryan Kumar, Deepanshu Khatri and Reza Mirbagheri – have all exceeded 30 tackle points, maintaining minimum 40 per cent success rates.

Jaipur Pink Panthers Defenders in PKL 12

Player

Tackle Points

Avg Tackle Points

Tackle SR%

Aryan Kumar

42

2.6

48%

Deepanshu Khatri

36

2.3

40%

Reza Mirbagheri

31

1.8

44%

Reza Mirbagheri demonstrates outstanding prowess against four to five defenders, maintaining a 71 per cent success rate. However, Jaipur struggle markedly against six to seven defenders, maintaining the league's lowest tackle points total (67) in these situations at just 29 per cent success rate – a vulnerability Ayan will exploit.

Head-to-Head in PKL

Overall Record: Matches – 23 | Patna Pirates – 13 | Jaipur Pink Panthers – 10

Last 5 Match Results

Match

Season

Patna Pirates

Jaipur Pink Panthers

Result

M#10

PKL 12

36

39

Jaipur Won by 3 points

M#99

PKL 11

38

28

Patna Won by 10 points

M#41

PKL 11

43

41

Patna Won by 2 points

Key Player Battles

Patna Pirates Raiders vs Jaipur Pink Panthers Defenders

  • Ayan 5–3 Reza Mirbagheri
  • Sudhakar 2–5 Reza Mirbagheri

Jaipur Pink Panthers Raiders vs Patna Pirates Defenders

  • Nitin Dhankar 7–3 Ankit
  • Ali Samadi 2–1 Navdeep

What to Expect

This encounter presents a compelling raiding showcase between two exceptional talents. Ayan's exceptional form against six to seven defenders represents a direct mismatch against Jaipur's vulnerable defence in these scenarios. Conversely, Nitin Dhankar maintains superior tactical versatility, performing consistently across all defender configurations.

Jaipur's defensive strengthening through their corners offers resilience compared to Patna's historically weak defence. The raiding battle will likely prove decisive, with Ayan's dominance potentially overwhelming Jaipur's defensive shortcomings in crowded situations. Expect a competitive encounter where raiding excellence prevails, with Ayan's peak form potentially delivering Patna Pirates victory.

Match Details

  • Match: Patna Pirates vs Jaipur Pink Panthers – Match 108, PKL Season 12
  • Date: Thursday, 23rd October 2025
  • Time: 9:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
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