Jaipur Pink Panthers registered a 31-28 victory over Bengal Warriorz on Friday (December 20) to secure a berth in the PKL 2024 Playoffs. The match was played at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, in Pune.
Pink Panthers' captain Arjun Deshwal was the top performer for the side, with nine points, including five touch points and four bonus points. Abhijeet Malik bagged seven points (three touch points, two bonus points, and two tackle points), while Iranian defender Reza Mirbagheri added five points to the team's tally (one bonus point and four tackle points).
Meanwhile, raider Pranay Rane bagged eight points (six touch points and two touch points) for the Warriorz, and left-raider Arjun Rathi picked up seven points (six touch points and one bonus point).
Bengal Warriorz are placed 10th in the standings with 41 points from 21 outings, having won five games, 13 losses, and three ties. The Bengal-based franchise have a score difference of -107 in the Pro Kabaddi League 2024, with one game to spare.
Pro Kabaddi League 2024: Jaipur Pink Panthers to lock horns with Dabang Delhi KC in their final league-stage match
Two-time champions Jaipur Pink Panthers will play their last league-stage encounter against Dabang Delhi K.C. on Saturday (December 21) at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi in Pune.
Jaipur Pink Panthers are currently placed fifth on the Pro Kabaddi 2024 points table with 69 points from 21 matches, including 11 wins, five losses, and four ties. The Pink Panthers have a score difference of 57 thus far in the 11th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League.
Dabang Delhi KC, on the other hand, are fourth in the standings with 71 points from 20 matches, including 11 wins, five losses, and four ties. The Delhi-based club have a score difference of 69.