Pro Kabaddi 2018, Jaipur Pink Panthers vs UP Yoddha as it happened: Panthers win 45-28

Jaipur Pink Panthers rode on a solid all-round performance to beat UP Yoddha 45-28 in the Inter Zone Challenge Week of Pro Kabaddi Season 6. Deepak Hooda scored 10 points whereas Sandeep Dhull and Sunil Siddhgavli got a high five each to lead Jaipur to a comfortable win. Nitesh Kumar scored seven points for UP Yoddha but didn’t get enough support from his defence. Follow Jaipur Pink Panthers vs UP Yoddha below -

22:13 hrs IST

That’s it Thanks for joining us

That’s it from us as far as this game is concerned do join us as we cover the Pro Kabaddi League 2018.

22:10 hrs IST

Game over, Panthers win

Full time and Jaipur Pink Panthers have ran out comfortable winners in this game. 45-28 shows the extent truly shows the extent to which they dominated the game. UP Yoddha totally outclassed.

22:00 hrs IST

10 point lead

The lead is now 10 points with just five minutes to go. Pink Panthers are as good as home and dry. Points in the bag. Can UP earn a point by reducing the gap to less than seven points?

21:52 hrs IST

Last 10 minutes

10 minutes left in the match and it is on a knife-edge. 4 points the gap between the two teams and UP are trying best to get into the match. Still anything can happen. Ajinkya Pawar has been outstanding for the Panthers.

Second half underway

Second half is now underway and the Panthers are still ahead by 5 points. 22-17 the score. Still plenty of time for UP to fight back.

21:36 hrs IST

Half time

Half time and UP Yoddha have gotten back into the game and reduced the deficit that looked really daunting early on. Can they carry on and get themselves back in the game? 20-15 to the Panthers.

21:29 hrs IST

10 point lead

The lead now is 10 points, with five minutes of the first half remaining. UP Yoddha are in deep trouble and this could be a game that is all but over in the first half itself. 18-10 the score.

21:23 hrs IST

Panthers extend lead

A flurry of points for Jaipur Pink Panthers as the lead bulges. 13-5 the score and there have been a substitutions in the meanwhile as well. UP have a mountain to climb.

21:20 hrs IST

Panthers ahead early on

Panthers have taken the lead early in this match. 5-3 they lead. Sandeep with three points.

21:16 hrs IST

Toss

Jaipur Pink Panthers win the toss & select the Choice of court

21:00 hrs IST

Hello and welcome

A very warm welcome to the live blog of the second match of Ahmedabad. Jaipur Pink Panthers take on UP Yoddha in this fight between two out-of-form teams in the competition. Jaipur are placed at the bottom of their group while as for UP, they are placed at third last having played most number of matches in their Zone.