In a gripping Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 clash, the reigning champions Jaipur Pink Panthers maintained their stellar performance, securing a convincing 41-31 victory against U Mumba. Led by skipper Arjun Deshwal's impressive Super 10, the Pink Panthers showcased their dominance in the game held at the DOME by NSCI in Mumbai.
Deshwal's stellar performance with 17 raid points, along with Ankush's contribution of 6 tackle points for Jaipur Pink Panthers, stood out in the match. Guman Singh from U Mumba displayed remarkable raids, accumulating 13 raid points, but struggled to rally his team effectively.
While U Mumba relied heavily on Guman's raids, they faced early challenges, managing just one tackle point in the first half. Jaipur Pink Panthers, despite defensive uncertainties, found support in their raiding trio of Arjun, V Ajith, and Bhavani Rajput.
The game witnessed Jaipur Pink Panthers seizing early control, initiating the first All-Out with a significant 12-5 lead in the initial minutes. With a commendable performance, Jaipur Pink Panthers stretched their lead, doubling their opponent's score at 18-9.
Guman's exceptional play for U Mumba, achieving a Super 10 and crossing the 300 raid points milestone, couldn't close the gap. The Pink Panthers, spearheaded by Deshwal's Super 10, continued their dominance, inflicting another All-Out and solidifying their lead at 33-19 in the second half.
Despite U Mumba's late resurgence led by Jai Bhagwan and Alireza Mirzaeian, Jaipur Pink Panthers maintained their advantage. Ankush, last season's top defender, secured his High 5, securing a remarkable victory and handing U Mumba their first home leg defeat.
(With Agency Inputs)
