Match 108 of PKL Season 12 promises a thrilling clash as Patna Pirates look to consolidate their playoff position against Jaipur Pink Panthers. The spotlight will be on a high-octane raiding duel between Ayan, in devastating form, and Nitin Dhankar, making a remarkable comeback from injury. While Patna’s defence remains a concern heading into the playoffs, Jaipur’s corners have regained form at the perfect time.
Probable Starting Lineups
Patna Pirates
- Right Corner: Navdeep
- Right In: Milan Dahiya
- Right Cover: Deepak
- Centre: Ankit Kumar
- Left Cover: Balaji D
- Left In: Ayan
- Left Corner: Ankit (C)
Jaipur Pink Panthers
- Right Corner: Deepnashu Khatri
- Right In: Ali Samadi
- Right Cover: Aashish
- Centre: Nitin Dhankar
- Left Cover: Reza Mirbhageri
- Left In: Parvinder
- Left Corner: Aryan Kumar
Headlines
- Jaipur Pink Panthers secure playoff qualification
- Nitin Dhankar registers 10th Super 10 of PKL 12
- Patna Pirates near playoff entry after massive win over Dabang Delhi
- Ayan racks up 20 raid points in last outing
- Navdeep shines in Patna’s defence
- Patna Pirates’ defence remains a playoff concern
- Jaipur corners finish the season in strong form
Key Match Stories
Ayan vs Nitin Dhankar: Battle of Young Raiders
This match features two of PKL’s brightest young talents – Ayan and Nitin Dhankar.
Ayan (Patna Pirates):
- 233 raid points, 13.7 avg, 72% SR, 12 Super 10s
- Excellent across all defender-in-play (DIP) situations: 83% vs 6–7 defenders
- Dominant in 4–5 defender and super tackle scenarios
- Averaging 20+ raid points over his last three matches
Nitin Dhankar (Jaipur Pink Panthers):
- 148 raid points, 10.6 avg, 60% SR, 10 Super 10s
- Impressive comeback post-injury with three consecutive Super 10s
- Strong historical record against Patna Pirates: 10.8 points/match, 64% SR
Support Raiders:
- Ali Samadi: 109 points, 59% SR, 4 Super 10s, emerging as a key raider for Jaipur
Patna have virtually secured playoff entry following four straight wins. Ayan has carried the raiding responsibility, while Navdeep remains Patna’s standout defender. However, their defence is a weak link, averaging just 8.6 tackle points per match – the lowest in PKL 12.
Navdeep’s Defence:
- 47 tackle points, 2.9 avg, 49% SR
- Second-half performance improves to 57% success
Patna showed improvement recently with 14 tackle points vs Dabang Delhi (56% SR), but defence remains a major concern for playoff contention.
Jaipur have secured playoff qualification but will aim to finish higher with this match. Their corners – Deepanshu Khatri and Aryan Kumar – have been in good form, combining for 9 tackle points in their last outing.
Jaipur Defence:
- Last three matches: 10+ tackle points each
- Key defenders: Aryan Kumar (42 TP, 48% SR), Deepanshu Khatri (36 TP, 40% SR), Reza Mirbagheri (31 TP, 44% SR)
- Weakness: struggles against 6–7 defender raids (67 TP, 29% SR), a gap Ayan is likely to exploit
Last 5 Matches:
- M#10 PKL 12: Jaipur 39–36 Patna (Jaipur win)
- M#99 PKL 11: Patna 38–28 Jaipur (Patna win)
- M#41 PKL 11: Patna 43–41 Jaipur (Patna win)
Key Player Battles:
- Ayan vs Reza Mirbagheri: 5–3
- Nitin Dhankar vs Ankit Kumar: 7–3
Match Outlook
Expect a high-intensity raiding showdown. Ayan’s dominance against 6–7 defenders presents a mismatch against Jaipur’s vulnerable defence, while Nitin Dhankar offers tactical versatility. Jaipur’s corners provide resilience, but Patna’s raiding firepower may decide the contest. A competitive match is expected, with raiding excellence likely to tilt in Patna Pirates’ favour.
Match Details:
- Match: Patna Pirates vs Jaipur Pink Panthers – Match 108, PKL Season 12
- Date: Thursday, 23rd October 2025
- Time: 9:30 PM IST
- Venue: Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi