The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 witnessed a thrilling encounter between the Jaipur Pink Panthers and Haryana Steelers, where Jaipur emerged victorious with a score of 37-36. The match was played at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai, and saw Jaipur overcome a 10-point deficit to snatch victory in the dying seconds. The second match of the day saw U Mumba dominate the Tamil Thalaivas, winning with a score of 42-24.
Haryana Steelers started the match strong, with Vinay and Shivam Patare leading in the raids. Their combined effort gave the Steelers a 10-4 lead within the first 10 minutes. They maintained their lead, finishing the first half at 20-13. Jaipur struggled initially but showed resilience in the second half. A super tackle by Jaipur changed the momentum. Ali Samadi’s raid created pressure on Haryana. Jaipur’s all-out in the 32nd minute reduced the gap. Sahil’s super raid helped Jaipur level the score. Despite Haryana’s late lead, Jaipur’s final all-out secured the win.
In the second match, U Mumba’s victory over Tamil Thalaivas was a display of strategic gameplay. U Mumba’s win came after a series of losses. The match started with both teams tied. U Mumba’s defense with super tackles built a lead. Lokesh’s high-five strengthened the raiding, with another super tackle extending the lead. The first half ended with U Mumba leading 16-11, with defense contributing significantly. Tamil Thalaivas couldn’t mount a comeback in the second half. Sandeep Kumar’s super raid increased the lead. Sandeep achieved his third consecutive super-10. U Mumba maintained its lead, and the final all-out ensured a 42-24 victory.