Pro Kabaddi 2018 as it happened, Puneri Paltan vs Jaipur Pink Panthers: Paltan beat Pink Panthers 29-25

Puneri Paltan moved to the top of the Zone A of Pro Kabaddi League following their 29-25 win over Jaipur Pink Panthers on Friday. The foundation of the win was laid by a record-equalling six super tackles for the team from Pune in front of a packed home crowd. Ravi Kumar was the star in Pune’s defence and earned six points and thwarted the Jaipur attackers throughout the duration of the game. As for Jaipur it was their second defeat of the season and they are now bottom of the Zone A table. Follow our blog of PKL 2018 Puneri Paltan vs Jaipur Pink Panthers below -

20:20 hrs IST

That’s it from us for today

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22:17 hrs IST

All over Paltan win!

Brilliant from Puneri Paltan, They have beaten Jaipur Pink Panthers 29-25. With this win Pune are now top of Zone A of Pro Kabaddi league.

22:15 hrs IST

Paltan running away with it

The game got close for a minute or two but it has again swung in the favour of Pune. Unless something untoward happens the game is over.

22:10 hrs IST

Game back in balance

One point separate the two teams with about 2 minutes remaining. An all out for Puneri Paltan has really complicated matters for the team from Pune.

22:02 hrs IST

Tactical game

Jaipur have made it a tactical game. They are trailing and are forcing Pune into do or die raids as soon as possible. They succeeded the last time as Tomar failed to get back unscathed.

21: 58 hrs IST

Last 10 minutes

Last 10 minutes of the game. Pune Lead 20-15. Nitin Tomar is coming into the match and Jaipur need to do something special to get this game home.

21:53 hrs IST

Tomar opens his account

With 13 minutes of the game left, Nitin Tomar finally earns his first point of the game. Who would have believed that. Paltan lead 18-14 currently

21:49 hrs IST

Not much in second half

A couple of substitutions in the second half and a few empty raids. nothing much has happened in the second half so far of note.

21: 40 hrs IST

Half Time

Half time and it’s a one point game. Puneri Paltan lead Jaipur Pink Panthers 13-12.

21:37 hrs IST

Teams level pegging

As we move towards the half time the teams are level at 11-11. It’s been a close match and Paltan can thank Monu for keeping Paltan there and there abouts.

21:33 hrs IST

Jaipur lead Paltan

Jaipur have take taken the lead against Pune. and look the better side. Pune close to being all out as well.

21:28 hrs IST

Tight and cagey

10 minutes gone and its been a tight and cagey affair so far. Fine margins will decide this game. Deepak hooda and Akshay Jadhav have been the top scorers for their teams.

21:25 hrs IST

Tomar key for Paltan

Captain Nitin Tomar will be the key for Pune. he won’t be able to do it alone though and needs support of his team. Still needs to open his account in this match.

21:21 hrs IST

Jaipur take early lead

Panthers have begun the brighter of the two teams and Deepak Hooda has shone at the start for the Jaipur side. 4-2 the score.

21:15 hrs IST

Toss!

Puneri Paltan win the toss & select the court

21:11 hrs IST

Action set to begin

Puneri Paltan vs Jaipur Pink Panthers is set to begin soon.

21:03 hrs IST

Hello and welcome

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