In a fiercely contested Pro Kabaddi League match, U Mumba emerged victorious, defeating Patna Pirates by a narrow margin of 42-40. The highlight of the game was Ajit Chavan's stellar performance, scoring 19 points for U Mumba and outclassing Patna Pirates' star raider Devank Dalal, who managed 15 points. Despite a strong start from Patna, U Mumba's two Super Tackles and a crucial Super Raid from Ajit helped them take a narrow lead at half-time. The game remained neck-and-neck until the end, with U Mumba's relentless raids and a key raid from Amirmohammad Zafardanesh sealing the deal for them. In the second match of the day, Telugu Titans also emerged victorious, edging past Tamil Thalaivas 35-34, thanks to stellar performances by Pawan Sehrawat and Ashish Narwal.
The highly anticipated 11th season of Pro Kabaddi League is set to kick off with a fiery opening match between Telugu Titans and Bengaluru Bulls. Both teams have made strategic moves during the PKL 11 auction and are hungry for a strong start to their 2024 campaign. With star players like Pawan Sehrawat, Pardeep Narwal, Ajinkya Pawar and Vijay Malik on the field, this matchup promises to be an intense battle between raiders and defenders. Stay tuned for an action-packed showdown on October 18th at GMC Balayogi Sports Complex, Hyderabad.