Ajith Kumar's 16-point performance helps Jaipur Pink Panthers register heart-stopping victory
The Hindu
Jaipur Pink Panthers win thrilling one-point victory over Patna Pirates in Pro Kabaddi League Season 10, thanks to Ajith Kumar's 14 raid points.
V Ajith Kumar produced a solid performance as Jaipur Pink Panthers pulled off a gripping 29-28 victory over Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 in Pune on Sunday.
Raider Ajith was the star of the night with 14 raid points and two tackle points.
Sachin effected a raid and Ankit carried out a tackle point as the Pirates inched ahead at 2-0 in the fifth minute. By the 10th minute, the Pirates took a 6-1 lead, which they extended after inflicting the first 'all out' of the match.
Defender Sajin Chandrasekar upped his game as the Pirates raced away with a 10-point lead at 13-3 in the 13th minute.
The Pirates kept dominated the proceedings to lead 16-8 at the end of the first half.
Sandeep Kumar effected a couple of raids in the opening minutes of the second half as the Pirates continued to hold momentum at 18-10 in the 24th minute.