Can Bengaluru Bulls Continue Their Winning Streak?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Bengaluru Bulls secured a 28-23 victory over Jaipur Pink Panthers.
- Deepak Sankar achieved a High Five, showcasing defensive prowess.
- Alireza Mirzaian led the raiding efforts with eight points.
- The Bulls executed an effective ALL OUT in the first half.
- The win signifies the Bulls' third consecutive victory in PKL12.
Jaipur, Sep 12 (NationPress) Bengaluru Bulls triumphed over Jaipur Pink Panthers in the inaugural match of the Jaipur leg, securing a solid 28-23 victory at the SMS Indoor Stadium on Friday.
Deepak Sankar achieved another High Five, while Alireza Mirzaian spearheaded the raiding efforts with eight points for the visitors. For the Pink Panthers, Nitin Kumar also scored eight points but lacked adequate backing from his teammates.
The Bulls showcased a fierce demeanor from the outset of Season 12, with Alireza Mirzaian delivering the initial strike. Deepak Sankar followed with a tackle on Nitin Kumar, granting his team a two-point lead early on. Ali Samadi countered with a raid for the Pink Panthers, while Deepanshu Khatri’s tackle leveled the score in a slow beginning to the match.
Nitin Kumar got on the scoreboard and received support from Ali Samadi as the duo kept the points flowing for their side. Sanjay Dhull and Aashish Malik matched their efforts for the Bulls, maintaining parity at 5-5 after the initial ten minutes.
The Pink Panthers gained some traction and established a three-point lead before the Bengaluru Bulls responded with two Super Tackles from Deepak Sankar. The defender completed his High Five in the first half, aiding his team in regaining the lead.
Alireza Mirzaian found his groove towards the end of the first half, allowing the Bulls to extend their advantage. The visitors capitalized on this momentum, executing an ALL OUT on the home team and concluding the first half with a score of 16-9.
Nitin Kumar began the second half strongly with a couple of early raids as the hosts sought to rally. However, the Bulls maintained their seven-point edge thanks to Alireza Mirzaian and Satyappa Matti. A yellow card to Deepanshu Khatri forced the Jaipur Pink Panthers to dig deep at 21-15 as they entered the final quarter of the match.
With five minutes remaining, the Bulls continued to accumulate points, solidifying their dominant position. Regrettably for the Pink Panthers, a second yellow card to Deepanshu Khatri extinguished any hope for a comeback. Ultimately, Satyappa recorded his fourth tackle of the evening, while Alireza concluded strongly, ensuring that the Bengaluru Bulls achieved their third consecutive victory in PKL12.