Patna Pirates: B+
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In Season 4, the reigning champions – Patna Pirates – have continued where they left off at the end of the previous edition. The Pirates sit at the top of the table at the halfway stage with 5 wins and 2 losses as they aim to defend their title. They, however, seem to be running out of steam after a brilliant start to the season.
Just like the other teams, the Pirates underwent a makeover ahead of the fourth season. They managed to retain last season’s top-scorer – 19-year-old PardeepNarwal – and utility player Rajesh Mondal. To replace the outgoing captain Manpreet Singh, they roped in experienced defender Dharmaraj Cheralathan while bidding successfully for Bajirao Hodage, and Kuldeep Singh. Iranian trio of Fazel Atrachali, Abolfazel Maghsodlo, and Hadi Oshtorak were also brought in to soften the blow of losing the energetic Sandeep Narwal.
After looking seemingly invincible, the Pirates’ march was halted by Dabang Delhi and Jaipur Pink Panthers in their last two matches. Have they peaked too early? Or will Sandeep’s loss prove to be fatal? We’ll have to wait and watch.
