Pro Kabaddi 2018 Highlights, Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Puneri Paltan, Bengal Warriors vs Bengaluru Bulls: Jaipur Pink Panthers would be unhappy with the tie. (Source: Twitter)
Pro Kabaddi 2018 Highlights, Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Puneri Paltan, Bengal Warriors vs Bengaluru Bulls: Deepak Niwas Hooda was up against his old team in his old stomping ground and he seemed to regain his old touch. He got a Super 10 but his side won’t be happy with this tie. Jaipur were leading by a good margin at half time and seemed set to win even 10 minutes before the end of the match. Bengal Warriors shored up their defence to beat the formidable Bengaluru Bulls.
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There it is, a tie. Two absolute nail biters today. Jaipur have played the way they should have played throughout this season considering the kind of names they have. They also slipped up the way they have throughout this season. In the end, a draw seems to be a fair conclusion, although Jaipur won't be happy.
Hooda has reached his Super 10 but this match is far from over. Pune come back again and this time they properly close the gap.
Another close match in the offing. Just as it looked like Pune might be inching closer, Jaipur pull away with an all out on Pune.
Pune clawing their way back into the game and suddenly Jaipur find themselves in trouble, they are down to four men on the mat.
Sandeep Narwal nicks one back for Pune after an empty raid by Anup Kumar.
A low scoring first half but a good one for Jaipur Pink Panthers. Deepak Niwas Hooda ends the half with 6 points.
Jaipur have got off to the best start they could have imagined here. Deepak Niwas Hooda has been on top of his game in the raids.
Jaipur Pink Panthers have simply not been able to get their season going, Pune have slowed down after a very good start to the season. They are on two ends of the spectrum. We had a thriller in the first match let's see how this one goes.
Last half a minute, do remember to balance yourself while sitting on the edge of that seat.
Another Super 10 for Sehrawat but Bengaluru have their task cut out for them. Two tackles has put Bengal two points ahead in the minute.
And there is the all out that Bengaluru Bulls have been searching for. The two sides are back at level pegging with just over 5 minutes left.
Bengal have maintained their lead but they are also losing players. They are now down to three as Maninder comes in to raid. Bengaluru have a full house.
A last minute all out helped Bengal take a four-point lead into half time but this is anyone's match. The two teams are perfectly matched.
Scorecard may be level but Bengaluru Bulls have just three people on the mat while Bengal have a full house.
Bengal's defence is winning them points but this is truly anyone's match at the moment.
Rohit Kumar with a successful raid first up to start things off. Thus far the raiders of both sides have enjoyed considerable success.
These are the starters for the first game of the day
Bengaluru Bulls are looking an entirely different side from the one that bumbled their way through last season. Pawan Sehrawat's star turn is a major reason behind their resurgence. They have emerged as one of the favourites to win this season but they are facing a team that is on a bit of a roll.