On October 22, U Mumba achieved a nail-biting victory over Jaipur Pink Panthers, finishing 37-36 in the 101st match of the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 (PKL 2025).
This narrow win propelled U Mumba into fourth place on the points table, enhancing their prospects of securing a top-four finish.
Conversely, the Jaipur Pink Panthers fell to seventh place after enduring their ninth loss of the season, effectively eliminating their chances of reaching the top four.
Match Highlights: U Mumba vs Jaipur Pink Panthers
The match commenced with Ajit Chouhan scoring the first point for U Mumba, while Nitin Kumar responded for the Panthers. The early stages of the game saw both teams evenly matched.
The Panthers initially took the lead with a two-point raid by Nitin, followed by a successful tackle from Deepanshu Khatri that extended their advantage. U Mumba, however, managed to stay close by scoring a bonus point.
As the Panthers maintained their momentum, U Mumba leveled the score at 8-8 with an impressive Super Tackle. The teams continued to exchange points, with neither side establishing a significant lead.
The pivotal moment arrived when U Mumba executed an All Out, surging ahead to a 19-12 advantage. By halftime, they had established a solid 22-12 lead.
After the break, U Mumba maintained control of the match, preventing the Panthers from making a comeback. Ajit Chouhan quickly made his presence felt in the second half, scoring three points through a Super Raid and achieving his Super 10.
U Mumba continued to dominate, leading 29-23 at the Strategic Time Out. The Panthers began the final quarter strongly, executing an All Out to narrow the gap to 29-26. Despite a late surge from the Panthers, U Mumba held their composure to secure the victory by just one point.
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