How Did Ayan’s Career-Best 27-Point Performance Lead Patna Pirates to Victory Over Bengal Warriorz?

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Key Takeaways
- Ayan Lohchab achieved a career-best of 27 points.
- Devank Dalal contributed significantly with 25 points.
- Total points in the match reached 100, a season high.
- This match marked the third instance of two raiders scoring over 20 points in the same game.
- Patna Pirates executed a crucial All Out to secure victory.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (NationPress) In a thrilling showdown, the Patna Pirates triumphed over the Bengal Warriorz with a score of 51-49 during Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. This electrifying match recorded a total of 100 points, marking it as the highest-scoring game this season. Both prominent raiders, Ayan and Devank, showcased their skills by each scoring over 20 points, making it the third instance in PKL history where two raiders achieved this feat in a single match.
Ayan Lohchab led the charge with a career-best 27 points, surpassing Devank Dalal, who added 25 points to his tally, bringing his season total to 250 raid points. This marks the fourth occasion this season that the captain of the Bengal Warriorz has surpassed 20 points in a single game. The Pirates also benefited from the contributions of substitute Milan Dahiya, who secured four points.
The match began with both raiders quickly scoring for their teams. The Pirates took an early lead thanks to a tackle from Balaji D and a two-point raid by Ankit Rana. Despite a Super Tackle that kept the Warriorz in the game, Ayan executed the first All Out, establishing a seven-point advantage.
The Bengal Warriorz retaliated with strong performances from Devank and Himanshu Narwal, while Parteek provided critical defensive support. The contest quickly evolved into a fierce battle between Devank and Ayan. A crucial tackle by Ankit on Ayan allowed the Warriorz to narrow the gap.
The Season 7 champions surged ahead as Himanshu initiated a two-point raid. A tackle by Ashish Malik and a multi-point raid by Devank led to the Warriorz executing their first All Out, putting them in a 26-23 lead at halftime.
Ayan and Ankit Rana fought back for the Pirates, but a series of Super Tackles from the Bengal Warriorz put them in control. Ankit's Super Tackles extended their lead to six points, and Ashish Malik contributed as well. Manjeet then added a fourth Super Tackle, pushing the Warriorz to a nine-point advantage with ten minutes remaining.
The Pirates, however, were not giving up. A two-point raid from Milan Dahiya and an important tackle by Ankit Jaglan set the stage for an All Out, which Ayan successfully executed, closing the gap to four points with seven minutes left.
Milan Dahiya made a pivotal contribution, achieving an All Out that gave the Patna Pirates a one-point lead. Ayan then executed a clutch Super Raid, extending their lead to four points with under two minutes remaining.
As the match approached its conclusion, Devank kept the Warriorz in contention with key points. He narrowed the game back to one point, leading to a Do-Or-Die Raid for Ayan in the final moments. Unfortunately for the Warriorz captain, an error in tackling his former teammate allowed Ayan to secure the match-winning raid point, sealing a narrow two-point victory for the Patna Pirates.