Tamil Thalaivas Vs Patna Pirates 13 December 2024

FULL-TIME! Tamil Thalaivas 38-42 Patna Pirates

The Patna Pirates continue their impressive run and march up to the second spot in the standings with a hard-fought win. It was a game defined by sharp raiding and clutch performances, with Devank and Ayan stealing the show. Both registered their Super 10s, but it was Ayan’s brilliance in the second half that truly swung the game in Patna’s favor. Under pressure during a near all-out, his multi-point raids not only prevented disaster but kept Patna firmly in control. On the defensive end, Shubham Shinde’s High 5 added the finishing touches to a complete team effort.

For the Tamil Thalaivas, it’s a case of what could have been. They showed flashes of brilliance, with Moein securing his Super 10 and Sachin Tanwar making an impact off the bench. But their defensive frailties proved costly, as they leaked crucial points at critical junctures. This loss all but ends their playoff aspirations, barring a miracle.

That’s all from this game! This is Meeth Agrawal signing off. Don’t go anywhere; switch tabs now to catch Puneri Paltan taking on Bengaluru Bulls in what promises to be another cracker!

40' Tamil Thalaivas 38-42 Patna Pirates

Devank runs the clock down and comes back with an empty raid. 

One point each here for both sides. Gurdeep goes for a dash on Aashish. Goes out of bounds but ends up taking the raider as well.

DO OR DIE RAID FOR PATNA PIRATES! Devank takes all 30 seconds and then surrender himself to give away a point. 

Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj now surrender himself to Moein to avoid the raider taking any more point. 

Last raid of the match and Ayan finishes off in style with an easy touch on Amir Hossein at the right corner. 

39' Tamil Thalaivas 35-40 Patna Pirates

Sachin Tanwar is onto the bench as he is taken down by a well-timed block from Shubham Shinde from the right corner. 

38' Tamil Thalaivas 35-39 Patna Pirates

Sai Prasad is the man in now for the Thalaivas and he picks up Gurdeep with a running hand touch.

DO OR DIE RAID FOR PATNA PIRATES! Ayan goes deep at the right corner but fails to get a touch on any defender. They are claiming that the right corner went out of bounds but they don't have any reviews to fight. 

An important point here for the Pirates as Deepak gets a block on Sai Prasad from the left cover. 

36' Tamil Thalaivas 33-38 Patna Pirates

What a running hand touch here from Moein. Extends his hands and claims a touch on Gurdeep at the left cover. The defenders says no and has reviewed it. However, the replays show that Moein got a touch on Gurdeep's shoes and thus the defender has to go back. 

Devank responds with an easy touch on Sachin's chest at the right in. 

A quick bonus from Moein at the right corner. 

Decank adds to his tally as he gets a kick on Ronak at the right corner. 

Moein reaches his Super 10 with a bonus under the right corner but is taken down by a block from Gurdeep from the left cover. 

34' Tamil Thalaivas 31-35 Patna Pirates

Same story again as Ayan picks a bonus first and then gets a running hand touch on the left corner Himanshu. 

The pattern continues as Moein gets a toe touch on Ankit at the left corner to reduce the Pirates again to one man. 

ALL OUT! Ayan is finally taken down by the Thalaivas defense. The raider was given a bonus but Amir Hossein pins him down with an ankle hold at the right corner. 

32' Tamil Thalaivas 27-34 Patna Pirates

Ayan goes against a six-man Thalaivas defense and gets a quick bonus under the right corner. 

The Pirates are reduced to just one man as Moein gets an easy touch on Gurdeep at the left corner. 

Ayan, the last man for the Pirates, is in and he gets a bonus first. He then gets a brilliant running hand touch on Sahil Gulia to keep his side alive. 

Moein again pushes the Pirates to an all-out with an easy touch on Deepak at the left corner. 

30' Tamil Thalaivas 25-29 Patna Pirates

SUPER TACKLE! Patna Pirates are making sure they maintain their lead. Himanshu goes in deep at the right corner and gives his ankle to a well-timed ankle hold by Shubham Shinde. 

DO OR DIE RAID FOR PATNA PIRATES! Devank is back on the mat but is taken down by a brilliant block from Ronak at the right corner. 

Moein goes in a three-man defense and gets a kick on Shubham at the right corner. 

28' Tamil Thalaivas 23-27 Patna Pirates

DO OR DIE RAID FOR TAMIL THALAIVAS! And Sachin delivers yet again. He is living up to his worth finally as he gets a multi-point raid to send Deepak and Ankit back to the hut. 

DO OR DIE RAID FOR PATNA PIRATES! Sudhakar comes for his first raid and he delivers with a kick on Amir Hossein at the right corner. 

Yet another point for Sachin tonight. This time he gets a kick on Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj at the left corner. 

26' Tamil Thalaivas 20-26 Patna Pirates

SUPER TACKLE! The Thalaivas are not giving up here. Sahil Gulia, coming in as a sub gets an ankle hold on Devank and is well supported by Aashish. Devank tries his best to escape but just cannot. He leaves the mat furiously exchanging some words with Sahil Gulia and Aashish. 

24' Tamil Thalaivas 18-26 Patna Pirates

Back to back SUPER RAIDS FOR PATNA PIRATES! Ronak first goes out of bounds at the right corner. Devank then kicks Himanshu on the left corner and then escapes the support from Moein.

DO OR DIE RAID FOR TAMIL THALAIVAS! Sachin Tanwar is the last man standing for them and he gets a bonus and a running hand touch on Ayan. They are still alive.  

22' Tamil Thalaivas 16-23 Patna Pirates

That's a brilliant pursuit from Nitesh Kumar here. Ayan wasn't focused after that empty raid and Nitesh had his reward. Ayan and Devank both on the bench now.

DO OR DIE RAID FOR PATNA PIRATES! Deepak has delivered in the absence of Devank and Ayan. Runs towards the right corner and then escapes an ankle hold from Amir Hossein. He then manages to find his way back from Aashish and Nitesh Kumar's dash to secure an important SUPER RAID! 

HALF-TIME! Tamil Thalaivas 15-20 Patna Pirates

The Patna Pirates have shown why they’re one of the most dangerous teams in the league right now. It was Devank, who else, leading the charge yet again. He’s just a couple of points away from another Super 10 and has been relentless in attack. Ayan has played the perfect supporting role, stepping up at crucial moments, and that all-out in the 10th minute has given them the edge. Their defense has been quietly efficient, and they have stayed patient and have not given away cheap points.

For the Tamil Thalaivas, it’s been a bit of a struggle. They’ve fought hard to reduce the gap after conceding that all-out, but they’re missing that spark.

The next 20 minutes will test their character. Do they have what it takes to mount a comeback, or will Patna continue to dictate terms?

20' Tamil Thalaivas 15-20 Patna Pirates

Moein goes in deep at the right corner and what a raid as he gets a touch on Devank's chest at the right in.

DO OR DIE RAID FOR PATNA PIRATES! It's Ayan who does the job for his side. Throws a kick on the right corner and then escapes an ankle hold from Amir Hossein. 

18' Tamil Thalaivas 14-18 Patna Pirates

DO OR DIE RAID FOR PATNA PIRATES! But a silly dash from Himanshu as he goes too early and too close to the midline making a cakewalk escape for Devank.

Sachin Tanwar finally delivers the moment whole team was waiting for. Tries for a bonus, doesn't get one. But entices Ankit for an advance ankle hold and Arkam for a dash. But Sachin was quick to find his fingers across the midline. 

16' Tamil Thalaivas 12-18 Patna Pirates

Moein gets his revenge on Shubham with a classy toe touch on the right corner defender. 

What a display of the defense from Ankit here. Moein tries to leap over him at the left corner but Ankit got a hold on both his ankles to pin the raider down. 

14' Tamil Thalaivas 11-17 Patna Pirates

Moein tries for a bonus under the right corner but Shubham Shinde had his eyes set and immediately pounces with an ankle hold. 

OHH! Almost a super raid from Devank here. Ronak pounces with a block from the right cover. Devank ducks and turns to escape but the support came right in time to pull him away from the midline. 

Ayan tries a kick on the right corner and Aashish immediately rushes down with a block from the left cover. 

10' Tamil Thalaivas 9-16 Patna Pirates

Devank is back to business. Tries for a kick on the left corner. Doesn't get one. However, escapes tackles from Amir Hoseein and Aashish from the other end. 

Himanshu responds with a quick bonus under the right corner. 

Another multi-point raid as Devank pushes the Thalaivas to an all-out. Goes against a three men defense and manages to escape tackles from Ronak and Himanshu.

ALL OUT! The Patna Pirates press the aggressive button right in time as Sachin is taken down with a block from Shubham Shinde at the right corner. 

8' Tamil Thalaivas 7-9 Patna Pirates

Moein Shafaghi levels the score with an escape from Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj's ankle hold from the right in. 

Ayan takes revenge for his team with a similar escape from Moein's ankle hold from the right in. 

A very poor raid here from Sai Prasad. He goes for a running hand touch on the right corner but loses his balance to end up in the lobby without a touch. 

6' Tamil Thalaivas 6-7 Patna Pirates

That's silly from Arkam Shaikh here. Goes for an advance dash on Moein but the raider was quick to escape with ease. 

Devank is tackled yet again by the Thalaivas' defense. The raider goes for a running hand touch but Amir Hossein at the right corner got a brilliant ankle hold. 

A poor tackle here from the experienced Shubham Shinde. Goes for an advance ankle hold but Himanshu was too close to the midline making an easy escape. 

Ayan is continuing to bring points for the Pirates as he gets a running and touch on Aashish at the left cover. 

4' Tamil Thalaivas 3-6 Patna Pirates

Ayan comes for the first time tonight and he immediately starts with a multi-point raid. First he gets a bonus under the right in and then escapes an ankle hold from Amir Hossein at the right corner. 

Devank comes again from the right but he is tackled this time by Nitesh Kumar. He got a bonus under the left corner but ended giving his ankle to the Thalaivas' skipper. 

A superb running hand touch and it comes from Himanshu this time. He manages to get it on Ankit at the left corner. 

Ayan response with a quick escape from an advance block from Aashish at the left cover. 

2' Tamil Thalaivas 1-2 Patna Pirates

It's, of course, Devank who kicks off the proceeding for Patna. And immediately escapes an ankle hold from skipper Nitesh Kumar at the left corner. 

An empty raid from Moein Shafaghi to start. Devank responds with a quick and easy bonus under the left corner. 

Sai Prasad is in now for the Thalaivas and gets a running hand touch on Deepk at the right cover. As easy as it can get. 

Sachin Tanwar makes his way back into the starting seven for the Tamil Thalaivas, and they'll be hoping he's back in form in this must-win encounter.

Lineups

Tamil Thalaivas
Playing 7: Nitesh Kumar (C), Aashish, Ronak, Himanshu, Sai Prasad, Moein Shafaghi, Amir Hossein
Bench: Sahil Gulia, Abhishek Manokaran, Narender Kandola, Anuj Gawade, Sourabh Fagare, Ranjith Chandran, Sachin

Patna Pirates
Playing 7: Ankit (C), Devank, Sudhakar M, Ayan, Deepak, Arkam Shaikh, Shubham Shinde
Bench: Parvinder, Sagar, Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj, Meetu, Hamid Mirzaeinader, Navdeep, Gurdeep

Hello and welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to Sportskeeda's live coverage of the Pro Kabaddi League 2024! We are coming to you tonight from the buzzing Balewadi Stadium in Pune, where the Tamil Thalaivas take on the high-flying Patna Pirates. I’m Meeth Agrawal, your eyes, ears, and voice for this encounter.

Now, let’s talk about the two teams. The Tamil Thalaivas have been walking a tightrope, struggling to find momentum at a crucial stage in the season. Just one win in their last four games doesn’t inspire much confidence, does it? And that solitary victory came against a Gujarat Giants team that’s been far from their best. Their previous outing was a 47-31 drubbing by U Mumba. Sitting 10th on the table, they’re struggling on the edge of playoff contention. 

On the flip side, we have the Patna Pirates, who are on an upward trajectory. Just one loss in their last five games shows the form they’re in. And how can we not talk about Devank? The man is a raiding machine, sporting the green sleeve for the highest raid points this season, 221 and counting. His Super 10 in their last match against the Jaipur Pink Panthers played a pivotal role in their dominant 38-28 victory.

Patna certainly comes into this game as the favorite, but if there’s one thing the Pro Kabaddi League guarantees, it’s surprises. Will the Thalaivas rise from the ashes and pull off an upset, or will the Pirates continue to plunder their way up the table? 

Stay with us, folks.