Pro Kabaddi 2018, Patna Pirates vs Bengaluru Bulls as it happened: Bengaluru beat Patna 43-41

Bengaluru Bulls saw off the challenge of defending champions Patna Pirates in a nail biting Pro Kabaddi game on Wednesday. The 43-41 win came thanks to two last minute points and means that Bulls leap frog the Pirates in the Zone B table as Pirates’ nightmare season continued. Pawan Sehrawat made a huge difference with his presence of mind, athleticism and quick raids to rack up 14 raid points. Kashiling Adake helped him by getting crucial raid and tackle points to cause difficulties to a struggling Patna Pirates. Pardeep Narwal had a cold game while his fellow teammate Manjeet tried his best to make a difference with 10 raid points. Bengaluru Bulls have now clinched the top spot in Zone B while Patna Pirates went down a place to fifth. This is Bengaluru Bulls’ first win against Patna Pirates since Pro Kabaddi League Season 2.Catch all the action as it happened of Pro Kabaddi 2018 as Patna Pirates took on Bengaluru Bulls through our blog.

22:16 hrs IST

Bengaluru beat Patna 43-41

Last minute points by Pawan Sehrawat and an unsuccessful raid by Manjeet gives Bengaluru a 2 point win over Patna Pirates. The bulls leapfrog Patna in the table as the defending champions’ nightmare season continues.

22:12 hrs IST

One point game

Just one point separates the two teams as we head into the last couple of minutes. All three results possible.

22:04 hrs IST

Teams level again

The game has had so many swings that its almost impossible to describe. An all out gives three points to Patna and they are level once again. Score stands at 36-36. Miracles do happen.

21:55 hrs IST

Bulls take control

WHOA!!!! huge moment in the match as Pawan Sehrawat’s raid yields 5 points to Bengaluru and they now have a commanding lead going into the last 10 minutes of the game. Patna need a minor miracle, although stranger things have happened.

21:48 hrs IST

Teams level again

Thanks to an all out the teams are level once again at 26-26. Rohit Kumar was the one who affected the all out.

21:36 hrs IST

Pirates lead Bulls

Patna Pirates lead Bengaluru Bulls by three points at the break. It’s been an entertaining high scoring watch and Bulls have to make sure that they start the second half brightly.

21:28 hrs IST

Teams neck and neck

Both teams are breathing down each others’ necks. 12-12 the score and that after Bengaluru had pulled away with a lead. Adake and Sehrawat the stars for the Bulls with four and five points respectively.

09:22 hrs IST

Good start by both teams

Both teams level pegging at 5-5. good start by both sets of players. Pawan Sehrawat with 3 points for the Bulls.

21:16 hrs IST

Toss

Bengaluru Bulls win the toss & select the Choice of court, Patna to raid first

21:07 Hrs IST

Standings

Only one place and one point separates the two teams in the Zone B table. Patna Pirates are fourth with 17 points while Bulls are fifth with 16.

21:00 hrs IST

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