Matchday 63 of the Pro Kabaddi League 2024 saw two big matches taking place on Saturday. In the first match of the night Patna Pirates suffered a shocking tie against Gujarat Giants to stay on second spot and keep thier hopes of top two finish alive, while in the second match of the night Dabang Delhi beat Jaipur Pink Panthers to also keep themselves intact in top two race.
PKL 2024 first match on December 21: Patna Pirates vs Gujarat Giants
The Patna Pirates and Gujarat Giants played out a thrilling 40-40 draw in an action-packed contest. Gujarat Giants dominated the early exchanges, with Guman Singh’s three-point raid and an all-out establishing a 6-point lead within the first five minutes. The Giants' defense, led by Neeraj and Jitender Yadav, kept Patna's raiders Devank and Ayan in check for much of the first half. Despite late efforts by Devank and Sudhakar M, Gujarat Giants maintained control and led 22-18 at halftime.
In the second half, Patna Pirates came out strongly, with Devank inspiring a resurgence. An early all-out reduced the deficit to two points, and Patna began to gain momentum. By the 30-minute mark, the Giants' lead had been cut to just one point. Devank, Sudhakar, and Navdeep led the fightback, while the Giants managed to stay in contention with crucial Super Tackles in the final stages.
With under four minutes left, the Giants rebuilt a 6-point lead. However, Ayan’s all-out and Sudhakar’s raiding prowess brought the Pirates back within one point. In the dying moments, Devank completed his Super 10, helping Patna Pirates salvage a draw.
For the Pirates, Devank starred with a Super 10, supported by Sudhakar’s 7 points. The Giants’ top performers included Rakesh with 9 points, and Guman Singh and Jitender Yadav with 8 each. The draw keeps the Pirates in contention for a top-two finish, while the Giants showcased resilience under pressure.
PKL 2024 second match on December 21: Dabang Delhi vs Jaipur Pink Panthers
Dabang Delhi edged Jaipur Pink Panthers 33-31 in a nail-biting encounter, extending their unbeaten streak to 14 matches. Delhi dominated early, leading 13-8 after the first quarter and 21-12 at halftime. Jaipur mounted a spirited comeback in the second half, narrowing the gap to 24-19 by the third quarter, but Delhi held firm in the final moments to secure a crucial win. With 76 points, Delhi is third on the table and needs a victory in their final game to secure a top-two finish. Jaipur, finishing with 70 points, will now prepare for the eliminator match on December 26.
 "PKL 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Patna held Gujarat for a tie; Delhi beat Jaipur")
