Kabaddi Thriller 2025: U Mumba Edge Past Patna Pirates by Inches in Last-Raid Victory – Fans Stunned in 39-38 Nail-Biter
U Mumba clinched a dramatic 39-38 win over Patna Pirates in a last-raid thriller, with inches separating the two sides in this electrifying Kabaddi 2025 clash
In the penultimate game of the first leg of PKL 12, U Mumba edged past the Patna Pirates in a nail-biting contest, pulling off a thrilling 40-39 victory at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag on Thursday.
Ayan Lohchab scripted history to become the first player to record successive 20-point games in PKL history, but was left heartbroken as a costly unforced error in the dying seconds tilted the game away from his side. For U Mumba, Amirmohammad Zafardanesh starred with a Super 10, while Anil made vital contributions in what turned out to be a high-scoring night.
U Mumba were quick off the blocks in this contest, as Vijay Kumar tackled Ayan Lohchab and Anil recorded a two-point raid to give the Season 2 champions a three-point lead. Milan Dahiya opened the scoring for the Patna Pirates, and they were soon back on level terms courtesy of a successful Do-or-Die raid from Ayan.
Zafardanesh then helped U Mumba regain the lead with a brilliant Super Raid, as his side began to take control of the game, opening up a six-point gap. On the brink of an ALL OUT, Ayan Lohchab stood tall for the Pirates with his brilliance on the offensive end, reducing the deficit to just two points, with the score at 9-11 after the first quarter.
U Mumba eventually inflicted the ALL OUT on their opponents, with captain Sunil Kumar leading the way through his first tackle of the night. The Anil Chaprana-led side looked defensively superior, maintaining a seven-point gap with under five minutes left in the first half.
Ayan Lohchab continued his fine form, completing his Super 10 in the opening half. Despite his best efforts, the Patna Pirates trailed by eight points at the break, with the score reading 23-15.
In the opening five minutes of the second half, the Patna Pirates came storming back into the contest. There was no stopping Ayan Lohchab, as his brilliance helped his side inflict their first ALL OUT and bring the scores level. The two teams continued to trade blows, with the scoreboard reading 29-29 heading into the final ten minutes.
Anil and Zafardanesh kept U Mumba in the fight, but Ayan remained unstoppable, keeping the Pirates narrowly ahead with a two-point lead as the clock ticked down to the last five minutes.
Zafardanesh then completed his Super 10, pulling U Mumba back on level terms at 34-34. However, the Pirates regained the advantage thanks to Ayan Lohchab’s sensational effort, as he notched up his second successive 20-point performance.
With under two minutes left, a timely Super Tackle from U Mumba cut the deficit to just one point. Zafardanesh struck with a four second raid to keep U Mumba in the game, levelling the scores with less than five seconds remaining as a tie-breaker seemed imminent and giving Ayan a final chance to seal victory in the last raid. But in the heat of the moment, he committed an unforced error by stepping into the lobby, a mistake that cost his team dearly and handed U Mumba the narrowest of wins.
The Kabaddi mat witnessed one of the most heart-stopping finishes of the season as U Mumba edged out Patna Pirates 39-38 in a dramatic encounter decided in the very last raid. With just inches separating victory and defeat, the game kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Right from the first whistle, both teams displayed high-intensity kabaddi, refusing to give an inch to their opponents. Patna Pirates, led by their raiding spearhead, opened strongly with swift bonus points and aggressive tackles. However, U Mumba responded with tactical precision, relying on collective defense and counter-raids to stay level.
By halftime, the scoreboard read 19-18 in favor of Patna Pirates, setting the stage for a fierce second half. Neither side looked willing to back down, as tackles grew tighter, raids became riskier, and the fans roared with every point scored.
Despite trailing at crucial moments, U Mumba showed remarkable composure. Their defenders executed perfectly timed ankle holds and chain tackles to keep the Pirates’ raiders in check. The team’s key raider, with quick footwork and sharp escapes, kept them within striking distance throughout the match.
The turning point came midway into the second half when U Mumba inflicted an all-out on Patna Pirates, swinging the momentum and briefly taking the lead. However, the Pirates refused to surrender, clawing back with super tackles and a two-point raid that silenced the U Mumba supporters.
With just seconds left on the clock and the score tied at 38-38, the match boiled down to a single raid — a true test of nerves. U Mumba sent in their star raider, knowing that one point could seal the game.
As he charged into the Pirates’ half, the tension inside the stadium was electric. The raider attempted a swift toe touch, and the Pirates’ defense lunged in desperation. For a moment, it looked like a successful tackle, but the replay confirmed that the raider had just inched across the midline before being brought down — giving U Mumba the decisive point.
The scoreboard flashed 39-38, and the crowd erupted in disbelief and celebration.
The honor went to U Mumba’s lead raider, whose composure in the dying seconds sealed the win. His mix of agility, awareness, and fearless raiding kept U Mumba alive throughout the game and ultimately delivered the knockout blow.
Fans at the stadium and across social media hailed the encounter as one of the most thrilling matches of Kabaddi 2025. Hashtags like #UMumbaVsPatnaPirates and #KabaddiThriller trended online, with thousands of fans applauding the spirit and sportsmanship displayed by both sides.
Even neutral fans praised the match as a showcase of kabaddi at its best — a mix of tactical brilliance, physical endurance, and emotional drama.
The victory propels U Mumba higher in the league standings, boosting their confidence ahead of upcoming fixtures. For Patna Pirates, the narrow loss will sting, but their fighting spirit ensures they remain contenders for the playoffs.
Both teams will look to carry forward the lessons from this electrifying clash as the season intensifies and playoff spots become more competitive.
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