PKL 2025: Patna Pirates beats Bengaluru Bulls to reach Eliminator 3
Patna Pirates continued its impressive run after securing a commanding 46–37 victory over the Bengaluru Bulls in Eliminator 2 of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 12 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Monday.
With this win, Pirates booked its place in Eliminator 3, where it will face Telugu Titans on Wednesday.
The Patna-based outfit was in top form once again, extending its 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.
Both teams continued to exchange points, but the Pirates maintained its dominance with consistent performances in both raiding and defence. Its sustained pressure paid off as it inflicted another ALL OUT, extending its lead to 23–12 in the first half.
The second half began much the same, with the Patna Pirates keeping control through smart raids and solid tackles. It quckly quickly extending their lead to 40–30. It maintained its control over the game, not allowing the Bengaluru Bulls any real chance to fight back.
Published on Oct 27, 2025