Pro Kabaddi League HIGHLIGHTS, PKL 2024: U Mumba wins 34-32 against Bengaluru Bulls; Puneri Paltan loses 22-37 to Jaipur Pink Panthers

Manjeet keeps his calm in the final raid of the match to make sure U Mumba registers a win against the Bengaluru Bulls.

Pardeep picks up a point, less than 30 seconds to go.

SUPER TACKLE! Two points for U Mumba! Less than a minute to go!

Bengaluru Bulls take the lead for the first time!

The game is on! Just about three minutes to go in this match!

After words of advice from the ‘Dubki King’ himself, Sushil goes ahead and gets a point.

Ajit continues to rack points for U Mumba.

PARDEEP NARWAL! He inflicts an All Out and four points to the Bulls! He taps two of the remaining defenders out.

The deficit is now down to five points! All to play for in the final five minutes or so.

Sushil! Hopping around, the raider frees himself from Sombir’s grasp as he brings two points!

A two-point raid brings the deficit down to eight points for the Bulls.

Timeout as Mumba continues to be in the lead in this match. Less than 10 minutes left. Bengaluru Bulls will have to tighten up their game if they want to get back.

Eight-point lead is maintained by the U Mumba.

Bengaluru Bulls ends the first half with a point. Still, U Mumba in the driving seat.

Akshit is grappled to the floor as U Mumba increases its lead.

Ajit fails to get a raid this time as he is overpowered by the opponents.

Ajit Chouhan with a four-pointer! He continues to dazzle for U Mumba.

Sushil’s ankle is grabbed by the U Mumba defenders to restrain the Bengaluru player.

Timeout as U Mumba leads with the slightest of margins.

Pardeep Narwal visibly frustrated as he is sent to the bench by the Mumba.

The ‘Dubki King’ gingerly rids himself from the grasp of a defender to score a point.

Ajit continues to remove another Bull from the mat.

Mumba on a roll as Bengaluru opens its account.

Manjeet picks up a bonus point to kick off things.

U Mumba: Manjeet, Parvesh, Ajit, Sunil (c), Rinku, Sombir, Stuwart

Bengaluru Bulls: Arulnanthababu, Sushil, Pardeep (c), Parteek, Akshit, Nitin, Sunny

It’s a huge win for Jaipur Pink Panthers as they inflict a blow to defending champion Puneri Paltan.

Arjun does what he does best! His right toe touches a defender out within five seconds in a Do-or-Die raid.

Another one bites the dust for Puneri as another raid fails.

A reverse-kick from Arjun in a Do-or-Die raid to get one point.

Time running out for the Paltan.

And Neeraj is sent to the bench as his lunge at the defence bodes badly for him.

At the final timeout of this match, Jaipur leads Puneri by double the points. Less than 10 minutes to go.

Out! Arjun Deshwal is sent to the bench for the first time on the night as the whole of the Paltan time pounces on him to restrain the wily raider.

Gaurav Khatri gets two points in a Do-or-Die raid!

Mohit Goyat adds another point to Paltan’s tally. Can he inspire a comeback?

Arjun! His swinging leg puts one of the defenders off balance who goes out of the bounds. The raider then touches the two remaining defenders and inflicts an All Out!

Neeraj fails to get someone out in the first raid at the return.

Commentators in two minds. While one states facts that whenever Puneri trails by such a margin at the break, it goes on to lose this season, the other predicts a comeback for the defending champion. For now, Jaipur Pink Panthers will be happy with its performance.

Arjun with a foot touch sends Mohit Goyat out!

Mohit Goyat sneaks in a point for his side but Puneri still trails with a five-point margin.

All Out! Puneri Paltan is wiped out with three minutes left in the first half.

Super Tackle! Arjun Deshwal up against three of the Puneri defenders and skips past them to get two points.

But Puneri answers back! Ajith somersaults into his team’s side with two points!

Arjun with a smart move as the Puneri defence errs with a howler!

And back to level. Pankaj is sent out by Neeraj.

Pankaj raids and gets a point for the Paltan.

Timeout called as it’s even-steven in this match.

Puneri Paltan was in the lead but Jaipur has done well to get level.

Game on!

Just about a week ago in the first meeting between these two sides, Jaipur Pink Panthers registered a narrow 30-28 victory against Puneri Paltan. Can the on song Paltan return the favour?

Puneri Paltan: Abinesh, Mohit Goyat, Sanket, Pankaj (c), Mohit, Gaurav, Akash

Jaipur Pink Panthers: Reza, Arjun (c), Ankush, Surjeet, Neeraj, Lucky, Vikash

Puneri Paltan wiped out Bengal Warriorz on Matchday 36. The defending champion inflicted four All Outs and even had almost double the amount of points scored.