How did Ayan Lohchab lead Patna Pirates to their first win against Puneri Paltan?

Visakhapatnam, Sep 8 (NationPress) The Patna Pirates clinched their inaugural victory of Season 12 in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) with an impressive 48-37 win against the leading team, Puneri Paltan, at the Vishwanadh Sports Club this Monday. It was a standout performance by Ayan Lohchab, who scored a remarkable 21 points, leading his team to their first triumph after three previous defeats.

The game commenced with an exhilarating start for the Patna Pirates, spearheaded by their young star raider. A stunning Super Raid that took out Gurdeep, Vishal Bhardwaj, and Aditya Shinde set the tone, quickly followed by Ayan tackling Gaurav Khatri.

With unsuccessful attempts from Aslam Inamdar and Abinesh Nadarajan, the first ALL OUT was swiftly executed against the Puneri Paltan, resulting in a score of 15-4 at the first time-out in the opening half.

The first 20 minutes mirrored this dominance, as the Patna Pirates continued their impressive form. Skipper Ankit joined forces after a successful tackle on Pankaj Mohite, followed by Deepak taking down Aditya Shinde, setting up for a second ALL OUT against the Puneri Paltan.

This second ALL OUT was inflicted when Deepak tackled Gaurav, showcasing the Pirates' stronghold on the match. Ayan completed his Super 10 with a successful tackle on Aslam, ending the first half with 13 points and the score at 27-10, giving the Paltan a taste of their own medicine.

The third ALL OUT came quickly after the break, with Ayan adding two more points by taking out Aslam and Milad Mohajer. Despite the Puneri Paltan's attempts to regroup, their efforts fell flat against the Pirates.

Milan Dahiya contributed significantly, tackling both Abinesh Nadarajan and Vaibhav Rabade in consecutive raids, while Aditya Shinde's attempts were mere consolation prizes. The score read 39-19 at the second time-out, reflecting the Pirates' strong lead.

With the three-time champions comfortably ahead, one ALL OUT could have turned the tide, but it was inflicted on the Pirates in the 8th minute, following Abhishek Gunge’s successful tackle on Ankit.

After completing 20 successful raids, Ayan faced his first unsuccessful attempt due to an unforced error. Meanwhile, for the Puneri Paltan, Milad and Sachin Tanwar added points, yet it was insufficient. A second ALL OUT was executed against the Pirates in the closing minutes, but it served as a mere consolation. Ayan's extraordinary performance, supported by contributions from Ankit, Milan, Deepak, and Navdeep, secured the Pirates a commanding 11-point victory over the Paltan.