New Delhi, Oct 26 (NationPress) The Patna Pirates showcased their remarkable prowess with a decisive 48-32 victory over the Jaipur Pink Panthers in Eliminator 1 at Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium this Sunday. Leading the charge once again was Ayan Lohchab, who reached a significant milestone with his fifth game scoring over 20 points—an achievement shared only with Pardeep Narwal and Devank Dalal in PKL's history. Meanwhile, Navdeep contributed significantly with a High Five, while for the Pink Panthers, Ali Samadi managed a Super 10, though it ultimately proved ineffective.

Ayan kicked off the scoring for his team, while the Pink Panthers surprised everyone by sending Parvinder for their initial raid. Ali Samadi quickly made his mark, but an incisive tackle from Ankit Jaglan allowed the Pirates to capitalize. Ayan then executed a two-point raid, leading to the Pirates’ first ALL OUT in merely five minutes.

Despite facing a seven-point deficit, the Pink Panthers fought back with tackles from Vinay and Reza Mirbagheri, along with Ali Samadi's raid, keeping them in contention. Nevertheless, Ayan and Milan Dahiya maintained their lead with Ankit Jaglan notching his second tackle, resulting in a 13-6 advantage for the Pirates after the first ten minutes.

The Pirates further asserted their control with a second ALL OUT at the 14-minute mark, thanks to a tackle from Navdeep. As the two-time champions struggled, the Pirates' raiders intensified the pressure, with Ayan achieving his Super 10 and Milan Dahiya inflicting a third ALL OUT just before halftime, giving Patna a commanding 17-point lead (30-13) at the half.

Coming back strong in the second half, the Jaipur Pink Panthers initiated a comeback, with Ali Samadi finding his rhythm. Their defense tightened, with Deepanshu Khatri and Aryan Kumar closing the gap to 30-18. They made notable contributions, while Vinay helped reduce the deficit to ten points as the match entered its final quarter.

Aryan Kumar's third tackle lessened the gap to eight points, but a crucial tackle from Navdeep allowed the Pirates to regain their double-digit advantage. Navdeep also completed his High Five, ensuring the Pirates maintained control. Despite Ali Samadi's efforts to keep the Pink Panthers in the game, the score was 39-28.

With under four minutes remaining, Ayan executed a pivotal Do-Or-Die Raid, scoring two points and establishing a 41-29 lead. He climbed to the top of the charts for the most raid points in PKL 12 (275), marking his fifth twenty-point game this season and enabling the Pirates to complete a fourth ALL OUT, sealing a resounding 47-32 win.