Arjun Deshwal Crosses 1100 Raid Point Mark, Jaipur Pink Panthers Thrash Telugu Titans

Jaipur Pink Panthers produced a scintillating display of kabaddi on Saturday at the Noida Indoor Stadium in PKL Season 11. Jaipur Pink Panthers, who trailed for most of the first half, stormed back into the game to pick a 41-28 win against Telugu Titans. During the course of the game, Jaipur Pink Panthers’ Arjun Deshwal achieved the 1100 raid point mark, while also registering a Super 10 along with Neeraj Narwal. For Telugu Titans, Vijay Malik finished with 17 points to his name.

Both teams began the game cautiously and took their time to get going. Telugu Titans were looking solid in defence in the early exchanges. Then Vijay Malik landed a two-point raid and the Titans pulled away with a four-point lead. However, Neeraj Narwal’s quick raids brought Jaipur Pink Panthers to within touching distance.

Nine minutes into the game, Arjun Deshwal picked up his first point of the game to achieve the 1100-raid point mark. Raid machine Arjun Deshwal became the second youngest to reach the 1100 raid point mark. Nonetheless, as the half moved on, the momentum and lead stayed with Telugu Titans as Vijay Malik led the charge, completing his Super 10 within the first half.

With two minutes to go in the first half, Jaipur Pink Panthers picked up an All-Out and then Arjun Deshwal levelled the score. The teams went into the half-time break with the score at 18-18. Jaipur Pink Panthers came out of the blocks faster than their opponents in the second half and moved into a slender 3-point lead in the early exchanges. Arjun Deshwal notched up his Super 10 in the 27th minute and shortly after Jaipur Pink Panthers registered another All-Out.

Telugu Titans were now staring at a 5-point deficit with about 12 minutes left in the game.

They weren’t giving in though and soon enough the difference between the two teams was down to two points.

And while Vijay Malik was scoring quick points for Telugu Titans, it was Reza Mirbagheri holding firm in defence with Surjeet Singh for Jaipur Pink Panthers, who were looking dominant. Then Neeraj Narwal landed a telling blow, a three-point raid to complete his Super 10 as well and giving Jaipur Pink Panthers a 12-point lead. Eventually, Jaipur Pink Panthers walked off the mat with a big win thanks to a brilliant fight back in the second half.

Top Performers

Jaipur Pink Panthers

Best Raider - Neeraj Narwal (12 raid points)

Best Defender - Reza Mirbagheri (4 tackle points)

Telugu Titans

Best Raider - Vijay Malik (15 raid points)

Best Defender - Ankit (3 tackle points)

Where to watch Pro Kabaddi Season 11 LIVE?

Catch all the LIVE action from Pro Kabaddi Season 11 on the Star Sports Network and on Disney+ hotstar.