Pirates notch a narrow win against Tamil Thalaivas

Pirates notch a narrow win against Tamil Thalaivas

Mumbai: Patna Pirates came out on top as they beat Tamil Thalaivas 24-23 after a thrilling match, which was billed as an encounter between “The Showman” Rahul Chaudhari against the “Record Breaker” Pardeep Narwal—the two most successful raiders of Pro Kabaddi League history.

But it turned out that the defence of Patna turned the match in their favour with Super Tackles throughout the match. Jaideep scored seven tackle points and was ably supported by young Monu who chipped in with a strong all-round performance.

As Rahul Chaudhari completed 900 raids making history in Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 and top-scored with five points for Thalaivas Manjeet Chhillar who also scored 300 tackle points in Pro Kabaddi League began the half strongly for Thalaivas as he tackled Pardeep  Narwal and dangerman Jang Kun Lee. Jaideep, on the other hand, was a rock at the back for Pirates and showed tremendous amount of toughness. 

Rahul Chaudhari who always delivered his best against Patna got his first raid point in the 4th minute to give Thalaivas a 4-0 lead.  The first half was all about Super Tackles for Patna Pirates. Jaideep forced one in the 4th minute to get get off the mark.

It was one of those rare occasions when Pardeep Narwal failed to open his account in the first half. 

With Narwal misfiring, it was left to Patna’s defence to get the points on board. 

Super tackles
Hadi Oshtorak forced a Super Tackle in the 17th minute to send Rahul Chaudhari to the bench and averted an all-out for Patna Pirates.

At the end of the first half, both teams were levelled 11-11. Chaudhari, who is the all-time leading raid point scorer against Patna Pirates with 145 raid points in 15 matches.

For Thalaivas, Manjeet Chhillar picked up four tackle points in the first half alone. Patna Pirates began the second half on the same note as they forced another Super Tackle to lead 14-13.

Chaudhari picked up a two-point raid to level the match at 16-16 and then Pirates then forced another tackle to take 18-16 lead.

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