Matchday 52 of PKL 2024 featured two crucial games. In the first match of the night, Jaipur Pink Panthers beat Gujarat Giants to move back into the top 6 of the points table, pushing Gujarat Giants to the verge of elimination from the playoff race. Meanwhile, the second match of the night saw two of the lowest-ranked teams of the season, with Bengal Warriors defeating Bengaluru Bulls to stay alive in the playoff race.
PKL 2024 first match on December 10: Gujarat Giants vs Jaipur Pink Panthers
In the first match of the night, Gujarat Giants will faced Jaipur Pink Panthers. The match began with a fast-paced start, as Jaipur raced to an early lead. Neeraj Narwal struck first, taking out Mohammad Nabibakhsh, and although Neeraj Kumar missed a Super Tackle on Arjun Deshwal, the Panthers soon inflicted the first all-out on Gujarat, with Rohit failing to tackle Narwal.
The tone was set as Jaipur continued to control the game. Ankush Rathee made a bold move on Rakesh, and despite Gujarat's attempts to find success with bonus points, the Panthers inflicted a second all-out towards the end of the first half, leading 27-16.
In the second half, Gujarat tried to fight back with Guman Singh and Rakesh leading the raids, but their defence struggled against the attacking power of Arjun Deshwal and Neeraj Narwal. Guman Singh's Super Raid, which earned him three key tackles, provided a brief spark, but Jaipur’s dominance was too much to overcome.
Arjun Deshwal completed a Super 10, and Ankush Rathee registered his second High 5 of the season. Gujarat's top scorers, Guman Singh and Rakesh, both scored nine points, but it wasn’t enough. Jaipur Pink Panthers secured an impressive 13-point win, moving into sixth place in the points table, as they continue to push for a playoff spot.
PKL 2024 second match on December 10: Bengal Warriors vs Bengaluru Bulls
In the second match of the night, Bengal Warriors secured their fifth win of the season, defeating the already eliminated Bengaluru Bulls 44-29. This victory lifted the Warriors to 10th place in the points table. Although Pardeep Narwal fought valiantly for the Bulls with a Super 10, it was Bengal Warriors' Fazel Atrachali, who earned 7 tackle points, and Nitish Kumar, who also contributed 7 tackle points, who stole the show. Their performances were crucial in keeping the Warriors alive in the race for the playoffs.
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