PKL 11: Jaipur Pink Panthers become fifth team to qualify for playoffs; Puneri Paltan eliminated

Jaipur defeated Bengal to seal their spot in the PKL 11 playoffs.

Jaipur Pink Panthers fought hard and came from behind to defeat the Bengal Warriorz, and confirm qualification for the Playoffs, in match 123 of the Pro Kabaddi 2024 (PKL 11).

Jaipur Pink Panthers are the fifth team to progress to the Playoffs, won by a scoreline of 31-28. For Jaipur, Arjun Deshwal got 9 points, Abhijeet Malik added 7 and Reza Mirbagheri registered a High-5. The win for the Jaipur Pink Panthers also means that the Puneri Paltan are out of the race for a playoff berth.

Bengal Warriorz came out of the blocks quite quicker than their opponents, as they moved into a slender lead within the first few minutes. The Jaipur Pink Panthers, who qualified for the PKL Playoffs in their mind, though stayed within touching distance and were cautious in their approach. For the Bengal Warriorz, it was Arjun Rathi who was leading the way in attack whilst the defenders were holding fort as well.

Jaipur Pink Panthers have make it to the playoffs by defeating Bengal Warriorz 🙌✨ #PKL | #PKL11 | #ProKabaddiLeague | #Kabaddi | #PKLSeason11 | #ProKabaddi pic.twitter.com/mZ4teYIg9j

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As the half wore on, Bengal Warriorz were building on their lead and had moved into a 6-point lead within the first 9 minutes. But in the next couple of minutes, Abhijeet Malik helped bring the deficit down to a 2-point one.

Jaipur Pink Panthers’ defence were not able to stop Pranay Rane and Arjun Rathi. But the Bengal Warriorz’s defence were having a good day, and they inflicted an ALL-OUT and stretched the lead to a 7-point one.

Pink Panthers began the second half with a couple of Super Tackles but it was the Bengal Warriorz, were still in the box seat. By the 26th minute, Arjun Deshwal had helped cut the deficit down to 6 points, and the Jaipur Pink Panthers were clawing their way back into the game.

The Season 9 champions’ defenders, Reza Mirbagheri and Ankush Rathee, had suddenly flicked a switch, whilst Arjun Deshwal was doing what he does best. At the half-hour mark, the Bengal Warriorz led by 3 points, and the momentum was starting to go the other way.

With just less than 8 minutes to go, the Jaipur Pink Panthers inflicted an ALL OUT on their opponents and got their noses out in front. Both teams were now throwing the kitchen sink at each other in the final phase of play. Pranay Rane’s two-point raid brought Bengal Warriorz back to level terms with their opponent, and it was 27 points for both sides, with 3 minutes to go.

Jaipur Pink Panthers though roared back and raced into a three-point lead courtesy of some fantastic defending. Eventually, the Jaipur Pink Panthers held their nerve in the final minutes and came away with a close but huge win.

The defending champions suffered a big blow as Jaipur defeated Bengal. Puneri Paltan are now out of the race for the PKL 11 playoffs.

असलम इनामदार के बिना डूबी डिफेंडिंग चैंपियंस की नैया 😶‍🌫️Puneri Paltan become 5️⃣th team to be eliminated from PKL 11 playoffs race ❌#TamilThalaivas | #PKL | #PKL11 | #ProKabaddiLeague | #Kabaddi | #PKLSeason11 | #ProKabaddi pic.twitter.com/nJpJ1CxNEK

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