The Pirates, who began the evening at the bottom of the table, showed determination to claw back from an early deficit and eventually seal a morale-boosting victory. Ayan Lohchab scored 15 points, and in defence, it was Navdeep\u2019s high five that took their team to the win. For the Yoddhas, Gagan Gowda, Super 10 went in vain<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It was a close, high-tempo start between the Yoddhas and the Pirates. Gagan Gowda was in stellar form, notching nine raid points from just four raids, including a super raid that sent Ankit Kumar, Navdeep, and Balaji D off the mat. Mahender Singh added to the tally with a sharp tackle on Sudhakar M. After a cautious opening, the Yoddhas found rhythm through Gagan\u2019s brilliance to take early control.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For the Pirates, Ayan was the standout. His sharp movements and fearless approach saw him dismiss Sumit, Bhavani Rajput and Mahender Singh to keep the pressure on the Yoddhas\u2019 defence. Both raiders \u2013 Gagan and Ayan \u2013 dominated the mat with skill and precision, trading points in style. As the first 10 minutes ended, the Yoddhas held a slender but deserved four-point lead at 12-8.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second phase saw momentum shift towards the Patna Pirates, who tightened their defence and capitalised on the Yoddhas\u2019 errors. The Yoddhas could manage only two points as compared to the Pirates\u2019 eight points in the next 10 minutes as Gagan and Bhavani struggled to break through. A super tackle by Deepak on Bhavani added to the Pirates\u2019 confidence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ayan continued to be the main threat, executing decisive raids that sent key Yoddhas defenders like Hitesh off the mat. His clever do-or-die raids maintained pressure, while Deepak and Ankit supported with strong defensive work. At the end of the first half, the Pirates had turned the tide to lead 14-16.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ayan continued his fine form, completing his super 10 with a series of confident raids that kept the Yoddhas\u2019 defenders on edge. His quick movement and ability to convert do-or-die situations made all the difference as Patna slowly built momentum. The Yoddhas, meanwhile, struggled to find rhythm in attack despite occasional points from Shivam and Bhavani.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The turning point came with the first all out of the night, inflicted by the Pirates on the Yoddhas, which gave them a crucial lead. Deepak and Ankit were key in setting up the defensive traps, while Ayan\u2019s raids ensured the pressure never eased. Gagan and Mahender\u2019s attempts to rally were cut short as their opponents' balance across departments stood out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ayan continued his fine form, completing his super 10 with a series of confident raids that kept the Yoddhas\u2019 defenders on edge. His quick movement and ability to convert do-or-die situations made all the difference as Patna slowly built momentum. The Yoddhas, meanwhile, struggled to find rhythm in attack despite occasional points from Shivam and Bhavani.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For the Yoddhas, Gagan\u2019s super 10 and Mahender\u2019s defensive grit stood out, but it wasn\u2019t enough to turn the tide. The Pirates\u2019 all-round consistency helped them hold firm and register an eight-point victory \u2013 a result that lifted them off the bottom of the table and reignited their campaign.<\/p>\r\n\r\n