Hyderabad: Patna Pirates beat Jaipur Pink Panthers 37-29 in the final of season 4 of the Pro Kabaddi League in Hyderabad on Sunday.
According to reports, Patna, who were the champions of season 3, dominated the game right from the start.
Even so, the first half was comparatively more closely fought as both teams marched with caution and with Jasvir’s two late raid points Pink Panthers lead 19 -16 in the 20th minute.
Captain Dharmaraj Cheralathan was not included in the team initially, but had to come in when Patna were reduced to two men by Jasvir Singh in the 16th minute.
Dharmaraj’s men were able to increase their hold in the game in the 32th minute when they managed an all out to lead 28-21. The defending champions then never looked back as they went on to crush Jaipur Pink Panthers by 37-29.
Pardeep Narwal ended as the Raider of the Match with 16 raid points.
Earlier in the day, Puneri Paltan beat Telugu Titans to secure third spot in this year’s PKL.
Meanwhile, the first ever Women’s Kabaddi League was won by Storm Queens, who beat Fire Birds 24-23 in the final.
