Shubham bitake

Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium: Patna Pirates continued their impressive run after securing a commanding 46–37 victory over the Bengaluru Bulls in eliminator 2 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Monday. In doing so, they booked their place in eliminator 3, where they will face Telugu Titans on Wednesday.

The Pirates were in top form once again, extending their winning streak to eight matches. Star raider Ayan led the charge with a brilliant performance, scoring 19 points, while the team’s defence played a crucial role in keeping the Bulls under constant pressure. A highlight of the match for the Bulls was Shubham Bitake’s seven-point raid, which is the most individual points by a player in PKL history.

The Bengaluru Bulls started the match on a strong note with Alireza Mirzaian earning the first point through a successful raid. However, the Pirates quickly levelled the score as Ayan responded with a raid of his own. Soon after, Deepak executed a smart tackle to give the Pirates a narrow lead. Both teams continued to exchange points in a tight contest during the early minutes.