Two teams in search of consistency collide as Patna Pirates host Bengal Warriorz in Match 51 of PKL Season 12 at the SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur, on Saturday, 27th September 2025 at 7:30 PM IST. While the Pirates have shown they can topple the league’s best sides, Bengal Warriorz continue to rely heavily on Dhaakad Devank’s individual brilliance, making this a high-stakes contest for both sides.
Probable Starting 7
Patna Pirates
- Right Corner: Navdeep
- Right In: Sudhakar M
- Right Cover: Deepak Singh
- Centre: Milan Dahiya
- Left Cover: Sanket Sawant
- Left In: Ayan
- Left Corner: Ankit (C)
Bengal Warriorz
- Right Corner: Nitesh Kumar
- Right In: Devank (C)
- Right Cover: Mayur Kadam
- Centre: Punit Kumar
- Left Cover: Parteek
- Left In: Manprit
- Left Corner: Ashish
Headlines to Watch
- Devank returns to face former team for the first time since leading Patna Pirates to the PKL 11 final.
- Devank tops PKL 12 charts with 15.6 average raid points and seven consecutive Super 10s.
- Pirates are giant killers, having beaten only the top-two teams, Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi.
- Maninder Singh faces Bengal Warriorz after amassing 1,398 raid points in seven seasons.
- Bengal defence, led by Ashish, is slowly improving, with four High 5s in seven matches.
- Both teams rank at the bottom defensively, averaging below nine tackle points per match.
- Devank became the fastest raider to reach 400 PKL raid points in just 38 matches.
Pirates’ Defensive
Patna Pirates’ defensive remain a key concern:
- 60 tackle points in 7 matches (8.6 average)
- 35% tackle success rate – second-worst in PKL 12
- Only Ankit has shown consistent performance: 19 points at 50% success
The Pirates rely heavily on attacking firepower to compensate, making matches against Bengal, a similarly defensively weak side, likely high-scoring affairs.
Patna Pirates have beaten top teams but faltered against mid-table opponents:
- Wins over Puneri Paltan (48-37) and Dabang Delhi (33-30)
- Losses to Haryana Steelers and U Mumba
Maninder Singh’s return adds intrigue. The veteran raider amassed 1,398 points in 7 seasons for Bengal Warriorz and now faces his former teammates with an aim to guide the Pirates.
Bengal Warriorz
Bengal Warriorz mirrors the Pirates’ defensive woes, with:
- 59 tackle points in 7 matches (8.4 average)
- 32% tackle success rate
While Ashish has shown promise with four High 5s, Nitesh Kumar’s return to form remains uncertain. Bengal’s success will hinge on whether support players can step up around Devank.
Match Details
- Match: Patna Pirates vs Bengal Warriorz – Match 51, PKL Season 12
- Date: Saturday, 27th September 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur