Coach Hails Team Effort as Patna Pirates Defeat U Mumba in PKL 2025

Patna Pirates secured a crucial win against U Mumba in Play-in 2 of PKL 2025, with Ayan leading the raiding charge. The head coach praised the balanced team effort, highlighting consistent defensive improvements over the last six games. U Mumba’s assistant coach acknowledged Sunil’s leadership and team effort, noting that key dismissals impacted their defensive strategy and overall campaign.

As the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 Playoffs progressed, Patna Pirates secured a crucial victory over U Mumba in Play-in 2, showcasing a well-balanced team effort. Head coach of Patna Pirates, Randeep Hooda praised the collective contribution of the squad, highlighting lead raider Ayan Lohchab’s pivotal role throughout the season. While the defense had been inconsistent earlier, recent performances, particularly in the last six games, showed marked improvement.

Support from other raiders complemented Ayan’s efforts, ensuring a cohesive team performance that proved decisive in the win. U Mumba’s assistant coach acknowledged the setback caused when Sunil and Parvesh were dismissed simultaneously, which disrupted the defensive strategy. Despite this, he stressed that the team had largely executed the planned approach and recognized the players’ season-long efforts. Sunil, in particular, was commended for his leadership, defensive contributions, and consistent tackling, reflecting his commitment to the team.

The match outcome demonstrated Patna Pirates’ ability to leverage both raiding and defensive balance, while U Mumba’s squad, despite missing the top-four finish, showed resilience and competitive spirit. Overall, the game highlighted the importance of teamwork, strategic execution, and individual brilliance in the high-stakes environment of PKL Playoffs 2025.