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PKL 8: Bharat, Pawan shine as Bengaluru beat Jaipur, stay alive in playoffs race
Jaipur dominated the early stages of the match, but a series of multi-point raids by Bharat helped Bengaluru stage a comeback. The eight-point margin of the loss means Jaipur didn't get a single point in the playoffs race. Arjun Deshwal was the lone star for Jaipur with another Super 10 (16 points). Both, Bharat (15 points) and Pawan (10) scored Super 10s as the Bulls clinched an important victory in their fight for a spot in the playoffs.
PKL 8: Patna Pirates, Dabang Delhi aim to seal Top-2 positions
Patna Pirates will lock horns with bottom-placed Telugu Titans. The first clash of the night's tripleheader will be between two teams that have endured contrasting campaigns. Patna have the most-balanced squad with a great attack and defence while the injury-plagued Titans have struggled in both these departments.
PKL 8: Naveen Kumar helps Dabang Delhi beat Tamil Thalaivas
Thalaivas miscalculated the last raid and didn't attempt for a bonus which could have helped them clinch two points to level the match. The result means the team from Chennai are out of the current Top 6 and will need a flawless end to the season to keep their playoff hopes alive. Delhi started the match on the front foot with Naveen Kumar looking ominous.
PKL 8: Bengaluru Bulls fight for Top 6 spot in a tight race
Haryana suffered a humiliating defeat against Puneri Paltan in their previous outing and will be looking to bounce back against Mumbai. U Mumba have endured a difficult campaign with injuries affecting their form. But with Rahul Sethpal and Ajith Kumar fit, they can pull off a series of wins to ensure a playoff berth.
PKL 8: Gujarat Giants beat Telugu Titans to keep Playoff hopes alive
The left-corner defender scored a High 5 and was instrumental in giving the Giants a narrow lead in the final minutes of the match. The Titans once again struggled in the final 5 minutes of the match and squandered a 3-point lead.
PKL 8: Raiders shine as UP Yoddha beat Tamil Thalaivas
The result will help Yoddha increase their chances of making it to the Playoffs. Tamil Thalaivas matched UP blow for blow throughout the match but their lack of ALL OUTs eventually affected the outcome of the game. Manjeet scored a Super 10 (13 points) for the Tamil team. Both raiders secured Super 10s in a high-scoring game that was only decided in the final minute.
PKL 8: Raiders shine as Patna Pirates beat U Mumba 47-36
Sachin (16 points) and Guman Singh (11 points) were in top form for the three-time champions as they consolidated their position on top of the points table with a comfortable victory. U Mumba's Abhishek Singh (13 points) and Ajith Kumar (11 points) got their Super 10s but the team, especially captain Fazel Atrachali, struggled to provide the support from the defence.
PKL 8: Haryana Steelers beat Tamil Thalaivas
Ashish was supported well by his captain Vikash Kandola with eight points. Coach Rakesh Kumar didn't even have to use the likes of Meetu and Rohit Gulia from the bench as his Haryana team once again showed why they are rated amongst the best.
PKL 8: Telugu Titans and Bengal Warriors share the spoils
Bengal captain Maninder Singh scored a Super 10 (11 points) but that wasn't once again enough to save his team. The defending champions will now need a flawless end to the season and a few other results going their way to make it to the Playoffs. The Titans showed grit and courage against the Warriors to earn three points from the tie. Ankit Beniwal (9 points) and Rajnish (7 points) were the stars for the Titans who still have just one win in the entire season.
PKL 8: Deepak Hooda shines as Jaipur Pink Panthers overcome Gujarat Giants
Hooda scored a Super 10 (11 points) in a win that will help Jaipur in the race for a Playoff spot and top-6 finish. He was supported well by the Panthers' defence. Sandeep Dhull scored four points while Deepak Singh and Vishal chipped in with three each.
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