PKL 12 Live Updates: Patna Pirates win in nail bitter against Bengaluru; U Mumba one sided win against Telugu; Haryana Too good against Up Yoddhas
The Pro Kabaddi League 2025 have reached towards its penultimate stage where distinct teams barring Puneri Paltans and Dabang Delhi will be bringing their A game on the table in order to make it in Top 8 for Playoffs stage
Match No 1: Patna Pirates and Bengaluru Bulls :
The Triple Header panga starts with match between Patna Pirates and Bengaluru Bulls
Where Patna marginally went ahead thoughout the crux of the game
Bengaluru Tried their level best to come back in the game it seems they had no answers ultimately it was too much for them to cover up
In the last 10 minutes of the game, Bengaluru Tried to make little trouble against Patna Pirates it wasn’t good considering Pirates have all answers already in store
The match which is anticipated to be nail bitting contest have been ended in a one sided affair where Pirates seems to have all answers against Bengaluru Defence
In the last 7 minutes of the game there were bit of drama where the review was taken but went unsuccessful
Bengaluru Did made comeback but it was too late back then to make more damage against Patana Pirates
The raiding lapses and defence issues went up root it was perfectly captialized by Bengaluru Bulls they inched closer to target making them inch closer to Pirates target and the score went 29-30.
In the end mistakes from Patna costed them this match and the match went from pulsating draw it was all down to tie breaker where Bengaluru lost the game.
Eventually Patna held their nerve to emerge winner of this contest.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Pro Kabaddi League 2025 |
| Stage | Penultimate stage of the league; teams fighting for Top 8 Playoff spots |
| Qualified Teams (so far) | Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi |
| Match Type | Triple Header (First Match) |
| Fixture | Patna Pirates vs Bengaluru Bulls |
| Match Summary | Patna Pirates marginally led throughout most of the game, maintaining control despite Bengaluru Bulls’ efforts to bounce back. |
| Bengaluru’s Effort | Bulls tried to make a comeback in the final 10 minutes but failed to break Patna’s strong defense. |
| Turning Point | In the last 7 minutes, a dramatic review was taken by Bengaluru but proved unsuccessful. |
| Comeback Attempt | Bengaluru closed the gap to 29–30 due to Patna’s late errors and lapses in defense. |
| Key Issues for Patna | Raiding lapses and defensive mistakes allowed Bengaluru to narrow the score margin. |
| Deciding Moment | Match ended in a 32–32 draw in regulation time, leading to a tie-breaker. |
| Tie-Breaker Result | Patna Pirates defeated Bengaluru Bulls 6–5 in the tiebreaker. |
| Final Outcome | Patna Pirates held their nerve to emerge victorious. |
| Result Summary | Patna Pirates beat Bengaluru Bulls in tiebreaker after a pulsating draw. |
| Match Nature | Initially close contest turned one-sided in phases with Patna dominating. |
| Venue | Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, New Delhi |
| Highlight | A thrilling finish where Patna’s composure and defensive stability ensured victory. |
Match no 2 Between U Mumba and Teugu Titans:
The match between U Mumba and Telugu Titans is certainly would be pulsating one as these two teams tried to give tough time to each other neck to neck.
The first half of the contest was close knit affair where the scorecard read among 14-12 when it comes to 2nd half we saw glimpses of comeback from Telugu Titans and eventually they enhance their lead further.
Praful Zaware who came as substitute started showcasing his brilliance when it mattered the most.
One more point extended by Zaware tilt them closer to scorecard but the match points confirm around 16-14.
The lead extended further but the game have been close Knit as the two best teams in the business compete and U Mumba further extended their lead against Telugu Titans.
The match ended in a penultimate end and U Mumba winning this contest.
Sunil Kumar echoed his sentiment and said that “Criticism is always too much on leader but you want your team to perform on regular basis in case you don’t perform the criticism is always cynical”
They have won this contest.
Match no 3: Up Yoddhas vs Haryana Steelers:
The match number 3 between Up Yoddhas and Haryana Steelers have been exceptional, where the former had a arch over the later as they extended their lead further making them winner of this contest.
The scoreline after the first half have been exceptional
Haryana Steelers right from the word go was dominating team and they deserve all accolades especially the way they started they were unstoppable for sure
| Match No. | 2 |
|---|---|
| Teams | U Mumba 🆚 Telugu Titans |
| Match Overview | The contest between U Mumba and Telugu Titans turned out to be a pulsating thriller as both teams challenged each other neck to neck throughout the game. |
| First Half Score | 14–12 (Close affair with minimal difference) |
| Second Half Highlights | Telugu Titans showed glimpses of a comeback and tried to close the gap. |
| Key Performer | Praful Zaware – Came as a substitute and showcased brilliance when it mattered most. |
| Turning Point | Zaware’s crucial points tilted the momentum in U Mumba’s favour (score moved around 16–14). |
| Final Phase | U Mumba extended their lead further despite a close-knit fight from the Titans. |
| Result | U Mumba won the contest. |
| Post-Match Quote | Sunil Kumar: “Criticism is always too much on a leader, but you want your team to perform regularly; if you don’t, the criticism is always cynical.” |
| Match No. | 3 |
|---|---|
| Teams | UP Yoddhas 🆚 Haryana Steelers |
| Match Overview | A highly competitive encounter where UP Yoddhas dominated over Haryana Steelers, showcasing exceptional teamwork and consistency. |
| First Half | The scoreline reflected an intense battle with Haryana Steelers starting strong. |
| Team Performance | Haryana Steelers were dominant from the word go and appeared unstoppable early on. |
| Momentum Shift | UP Yoddhas bounced back, gradually extending their lead in the latter stages. |
| Result | UP Yoddhas emerged as winners of this thrilling contest. |
In the 2nd half Yoddhas tried making comeback and salvage their pride but it was too late for sure, Haryana extended their lead further it wasn’t easy rise for Yoddhas to make comeback in the game.
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 have been phenomenal in itself where several high stake matches are up for display it would be interesting to see how things unfold from here.
The stage is set at its penultimate stage where several things are up for stake let’s see which teams pull up their shocks and deliver when it mattered the most especially at the dying hours of the game.
| Stage | Penultimate Phase |
|---|---|
| Season Summary | The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 has been phenomenal, featuring several high-stake matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. |
| Upcoming Excitement | As the league reaches its crucial stage, many teams are battling for playoff spots, making every match a potential decider. |
| Future Outlook | The stage is set for intense showdowns — it will be fascinating to see which teams pull up their socks and deliver when it matters most, especially in the dying hours of the game. |
