Tamil Thalaivas Secure Last-Second Draw Against Jaipur Pink Panthers in Thrilling PKL Encounter

The Tamil Thalaivas staged a remarkable comeback to draw 30-30 with the Jaipur Pink Panthers at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad, pulling off the tie in the dying seconds. Sachin led the scoring for the Thalaivas with 11 points, while Arjun Deshwal scored seven for the Pink Panthers. This is the second tied match in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 so far.

Jaipur Pink Panthers started strong with their captain Arjun Deshwal drawing first blood. Both teams traded points evenly in the opening minutes before Jaipur gained a slim two-point advantage. Sachin's Super Tackle on Deshwal brought the Thalaivas back level, setting the tone for a closely contested match. Jaipur then pulled ahead after Surjeet Singh's All-Out on the Thalaivas, extending their lead to six points by the tenth minute and heading into halftime up 21-16.

In the second half, Chandran Ranjith led the Tamil Thalaivas' initial efforts to close the gap. However, Jaipur held their ground, with impactful performances from Deshwal, Vikash Kandola, and Ankush Rathee keeping them ahead. As the game neared its end, it seemed like Jaipur would clinch the win, but Tamil Thalaivas' defenders, led by Nitesh Kumar and Sachin, rallied in the final seconds to secure a thrilling tie.

Top Performers

• Jaipur Pink Panthers:

  • Best Raider: Arjun Deshwal (7 raid points)
  • Best Defender: Ankush Rathee (4 tackle points)

• Tamil Thalaivas:

  • Best Raider: Sachin (8 raid points)
  • Best Defender: Abhishek Manokaran (3 tackle points)

This draw showcases the resilience of the Tamil Thalaivas as they continue to fight hard in PKL Season 11.