Arjun Deshwal's Heroics Propel Jaipur Pink Panthers to Victory Against Bengaluru Bulls

Arjun Deshwal's stellar performance led the Jaipur Pink Panthers to a 39-32 win over Bengaluru Bulls in Pro Kabaddi League. Scoring 19 points, Deshwal's efforts were crucial as Jaipur overcame an early deficit. Despite a spirited challenge from Bengaluru, Jaipur seized control in the second half to secure victory.

Arjun Deshwal delivered a standout solo performance, guiding the Jaipur Pink Panthers to a 39-32 triumph over Bengaluru Bulls in the Pro Kabaddi League's 11th season at Noida Indoor Stadium on Tuesday. He amassed 19 points, overshadowing his teammates, with Lucky Sharma following with a High 5 and six points.

Despite the absence of Pardeep Narwal, Bengaluru Bulls' raider Ajinkya Pawar initially caught Jaipur off-guard by scoring early, establishing a critical lead. Jatin added pressure by executing the first All Out against Jaipur within the initial eight minutes. However, Jaipur's captain, Arjun Deshwal, persistently kept his team competitive with seven early raid points.

An All Out by Jaipur Pink Panthers on Bengaluru Bulls set the stage for the second half. Even though Ajinkya achieved 500 Raid Points in PKL, Bengaluru struggled to maintain control. Deshwal's relentless raids further bolstered Jaipur's dominance, culminating in a second All Out to secure a seven-point victory despite a late Super Raid by Jai Bhagwan.

(With inputs from agencies.)