The Pirates and the Bulls got off to a cagey start in the opening 10 minutes, with defences holding firm. Patna stayed ahead, leading 8\u20136 at the 10-minute mark, thanks to the tackling of Deepak and Sanket Sawant, who combined well. Raider Ayan Lohchab, who eventually scored a Super 10 for the Pirates, chipped in with a few points to give Patna the edge after a slow start.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For the Bulls, raider Ganesha Hanamantagol looked lively, but he was also contained on key occasions, including a tackle by Sawant that stalled the Bulls\u2019 momentum. With Maninder Singh yet to make an impact and the Pirates capitalising on defensive lapses, the opening phase swung slightly in the Pirates\u2019 favour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The first half saw momentum swing both ways, with Ayan producing a moment of brilliance for the Pirates. His decisive raid wiped out Sanjay Dhull and Jitender Yadav, inflicting an ALL OUT on Bengaluru Bulls and briefly tilting in Patna\u2019s favour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bengaluru, however, mounted a sharp comeback. Led by Alireza and Aashish Malik, the Bulls responded with an ALL OUT of their own, overturning the deficit. Sanjay\u2019s key tackles further frustrated the Pirates, ensuring that by halftime, the Bulls had pulled ahead 19\u201315.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The start of the second half saw Sudhakar produce a brilliant raid that sent Yogesh and Satyappa off the mat, giving Patna a much-needed boost. Ayan also stepped up under pressure to dismiss Yogesh, keeping the Pirates in striking distance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But the Bulls showed their composure, with Alireza continuing his fine form. His Do-Or-Die raid dismissing Deepak and Sanket was a key moment, while Deepak\u2019s tackles proved decisive in halting the Pirates\u2019 advances. Though Patna kept fighting, Bengaluru\u2019s defence absorbed the pressure and maintained their slender 24\u201321 lead, ensuring a crucial final 10 minutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The start of the second half saw Sudhakar produce a brilliant raid that sent Yogesh and Satyappa off the mat, giving Patna a much-needed boost. Ayan also stepped up under pressure to dismiss Yogesh, keeping the Pirates in striking distance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alireza completed his Super 10 in style, with his final successful raid sealing his milestone and the Bulls\u2019 dominance. Despite late attempts by the Pirates to claw back, the momentum was gone, and the Bulls closed out a convincing eight-point win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n