Jaipur Pink Panthers Triumph with Dominant Win Over Defending Champs

Jaipur Pink Panthers crushed Puneri Paltan 37-23 in Pro Kabaddi League. Arjun Deshwal led with 16 points, ensuring victory with two 'ALL OUTs'. Despite a competitive start, the Panthers maintained dominance throughout, thanks to Deshwal's brilliance and crucial tackles.

The Jaipur Pink Panthers issued a formidable statement in their recent match, delivering a commanding 37-23 victory against the defending champions, Puneri Paltan, in Match 75 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 at the Noida Indoor Stadium. Star player Arjun Deshwal spearheaded the triumph with an outstanding performance, scoring 16 points, as reported in a PKL press release.

The initial 10 minutes featured a tense exchange with both teams engaging in a series of successful and failed raids. Akash Shinde shone for Puneri Paltan while Neeraj Narwal contributed significantly for the Pink Panthers. In a closely contested first half, the score remained fluid with both teams briefly holding advantages, but it was Deshwal's first 'ALL OUT' raid that swung the momentum decisively for the Panthers, securing a 19-11 lead by halftime.

In a spectacular second-half display, Arjun Deshwal executed a second 'ALL OUT', completing a Super 10 with his impressive single-raid performance, adding five points to his tally. A critical error by Abinesh Nadarajan in a Do-Or-Die Raid further tipped the scales in favor of Jaipur, leaving Puneri Paltan trailing by 16 points with just 10 minutes left. Mohit Goyat's spirited efforts for Puneri Paltan were in vain as the lack of defensive support proved costly. Ultimately, the Jaipur Pink Panthers secured a resounding win, cementing their dominance in the league.

(With inputs from agencies.)