The Tamil Thalaivas defeated the home team, the Jaipur Pink Panthers, 37-28 at the SMS Indoor Stadium on Saturday night to wrap up the Jaipur leg of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12. Arjun Deshwal, the captain, led the assault with 13 points in what halted their three-match losing streak, and Nitesh Kumar and Suresh Jadhav also had outstanding High Fives.
The Pink Panthers and Thalaivas engaged in a close, fierce duel during the first ten minutes of play. Nitin Kumar scored vital raid points to help the Thalaivas maintain their lead as they won 8–6. Nitin Kumar’s incisive raids, which put the Thalaivas’ defense to the test, helped the Pink Panthers maintain their lead.
Strong tackles from both ends, Do-Or-Die situations, and empty raids were all part of the exchanges. The Thalaivas’ balanced assault and defense were highlighted by Yogesh Yadav’s raid and Nitesh Kumar’s tackles. The Pink Panthers’ narrow defense made sure the distance never increased. The Thalaivas’ slim two-point lead at the ten-minute mark underlined how close the game was.
Both sides displayed forceful tackles in the second quarter, which escalated into a furious defensive duel. The tone for the Thalaivas was established by Arulnanthababu’s Super Tackle on Nitin Kumar. Aryan Kumar’s Super Tackle stopped Arjun Deshwal in his tracks as the Pink Panthers swiftly retaliated.
Early exchanges were dominated by defenses, which reduced offensive opportunities and forced multiple fruitless raids. Nitesh Kumar’s stop on Sahil and Vinay’s forceful takedown on Yogesh Yadav demonstrated the two-time champs’ tenacity. The Thalaivas had a slim 14–13 advantage at the half, demonstrating the defenders’ acute awareness in Do-Or-Die circumstances.
The scoreboard read 27–22 as the Thalaivas increased their lead over the Pink Panthers in the third quarter. The match remained closely contested as aggressive defending forced multiple empty raids from both teams, despite Deshwal’s sustained dominance and completion of his Super 10. Neither team gave the other a solid lead, and the contest remained fierce.
During this time, Super Tackles were vital. Suresh Jadhav brought down Nitin Kumar, and Nitesh Kumar finished his High Five, putting Sahil in a do-or-die scenario. Strategic depth was also added by substitutions, which gave new legs to keep the pressure on raids. Tamil Thalaivas had a five-point lead at the end of this phase, indicating a disciplined yet hard-fought effort.
As the Thalaivas’ defense, led by Suresh Jadhav and Nitesh Kumar, stayed resolute, Deshwal continued to be a major concern for them, scoring important points. Defenders dominated the later stages, with several fruitless raids and do-or-die attempts highlighting the tense encounters.
The Thalaivas took advantage of every chance to score points, but Jaipur’s raiders found it difficult to breach the strong defensive lines. Their defense was maintained efficient and fresh by strategic replacements, which helped to maintain the lead. Tamil Thalaivas put in a disciplined and well-played game, winning by a comfortable nine points in the end.
