Pro Kabaddi: Patna Pirates beat U Mumba; Bengal Warriors thrash Telugu Titans

The Patna Pirates put up a masterclass against U Mumba to register a resounding 44-23 victory and inch closer to a 2023-24 Pro Kabaddi League play-off spot on Saturday. The Pirates moved to the fourth spot in the standings post the victory.

Mayur Kadam and Krishan pulled off tackle points as the Pirates inched ahead at 3-1 in the fourth minute. Sudhakar also joined the party with a double-point raid and helped the Pirates extend their lead further. Jai Bhagwan tried to break through the Patna defence line, but the three-time champions stood tall and held the lead at 9-6 in the 11th minute.

Babu M tackled Amirmohammad Zafardanesh and reduced the U Mumba side to just two members on the mat in the 14th minute. The Pirates rode on the momentum and inflicted an all out soon after to take a big lead at 15-8.

Sudhakar continued to showcase his brilliance as the Pirates kept forging ahead. The two teams went into the break with the Pirates side leading 19-10.

Krishan picked up a couple of tackle points in the opening minutes of the second half as the Pirates continued to dominate the match at 21-13.

Sachin Tanwar effected a magnificent raid and reduced U Mumba to...

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