{"id":2437,"date":"2025-10-28T23:07:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/?p=2437"},"modified":"2025-10-28T23:07:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:37:53","slug":"pkl-12-telugu-titans-beat-patna-pirates-eliminator-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pkl-12-telugu-titans-beat-patna-pirates-eliminator-3\/","title":{"rendered":"PKL 12: Patna Pirates Crash Out After Losing to Telugu Titans in Eliminator 3, Titans to Face Puneri Paltan in Qualifier 2 for a Spot in the Final"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PKL 12 Eliminator 3 Telugu Titans Vs Patna Pirates Match Result:<\/strong> The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-2025-match-schedule-time-table-format-venue-auction-watch-live\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"110\">Pro Kabaddi League Season 12<\/a><\/strong> playoffs are heating up, and Tuesday night (28th October 2025) saw a high-voltage Eliminator 3 clash at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/venue\/thyagaraj-indoor-stadium-delhi\/\" data-type=\"sp_venue\" data-id=\"31\">Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi<\/a><\/strong>. After an incredible eight-match winning streak, <strong>Patna Pirates\u2019 dream run came to a heartbreaking end<\/strong> as they were knocked out by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/telugu-titans\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1704\">Telugu Titans<\/a><\/strong>, who registered a thrilling <strong>46-39 victory<\/strong> to book their berth in <strong>Qualifier 2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this emphatic win, the Titans have now set up a blockbuster clash against <strong>Puneri Paltan<\/strong> in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-league-2025-final-date-playoff-schedule\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2169\">Qualifier 2<\/a><\/strong>, scheduled for <strong>Wednesday, 29th October 2025, at 8:00 PM<\/strong>, at the same venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bharat Hooda Leads Telugu Titans to Glory<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The star of the night was undoubtedly <strong>Bharat Hooda<\/strong>, who once again proved why he\u2019s one of the most consistent performers in PKL 12. The Titans\u2019 captain led from the front, scoring a sensational <strong>23 raid points<\/strong>, ensuring that his team stayed ahead when it mattered the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the Titans trailed in the early minutes, Bharat\u2019s attacking brilliance turned the match around. His back-to-back successful raids, including a super raid in the dying minutes, completely broke the Pirates\u2019 rhythm. With this, Bharat not only guided his side to victory but also crossed the <strong>200 raid points mark<\/strong> for the season, reaffirming his dominance in the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ayan Lohchab Shines Again, But Patna Fall Short<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other side, <strong>Ayan Lohchab<\/strong> continued his sensational form for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/patna-pirates\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1701\">Patna Pirates<\/a><\/strong>. The young raider completed yet another <strong>Super 10<\/strong> and made history by becoming the <strong>first player in PKL history<\/strong> to score <strong>20+ points in six matches<\/strong> in a single season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayan finished the season with an impressive <strong>316 raid points<\/strong>, 132 more than his previous season (184 points in PKL 11). His attacking prowess was once again on full display against the Titans, but the lack of support from other raiders and defenders cost the Pirates dearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite his consistent brilliance, Ayan couldn\u2019t carry the team single-handedly in the second half, as the Titans\u2019 defense tightened their grip and turned the tide in their favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Match Summary: Pirates Start Strong, Titans Finish Stronger<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The match began with an explosive pace as both teams traded early blows. Ayan Lohchab was tackled in his very first raid, while Vijay Malik failed to convert his next. However, Patna soon took control as Ayan picked up quick touch points on Ankit and Praful Zaware, giving the Pirates a solid start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Defender <strong>Navdeep<\/strong> delivered a strong tackle on Titans\u2019 captain Vijay Malik, resulting in the <strong>first All Out<\/strong> on the Titans just six minutes into the game. At the end of the first quarter, Patna led 13-9 and looked set for another dominant performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the momentum shifted dramatically as Bharat Hooda and Shubham Shinde combined to bring the Titans back into the contest. Bharat\u2019s clever raids and Shubham\u2019s timely tackles helped the Titans inflict an <strong>All Out<\/strong> on Patna by halftime, leading <strong>22-20<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second half, Bharat completed his <strong>Super 10<\/strong> and led a second All Out on Patna, extending the Titans\u2019 lead to 10 points. Patna tried to rally back, with Navdeep completing his <strong>fourth High Five<\/strong> of the season and Ayan earning a few quick points, but the Titans always had an answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the match neared its climax, Bharat struck again with a <strong>Super Raid<\/strong>, sealing the deal for Telugu Titans and knocking the three-time champions Patna Pirates out of the tournament by 46-39.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Next Challenge: Titans vs Puneri Paltan in Qualifier 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With this win, Telugu Titans are now just one step away from the PKL 12 Final. Their next test comes against <a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-winners-list-pkl-champions\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1685\"><strong>Season 10 champions Puneri Paltan<\/strong>,<\/a> who await them in <strong>Qualifier 2<\/strong>. The clash promises to be a battle of intensity and strategy, as both teams look to secure the remaining spot in the grand finale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can Bharat Hooda\u2019s Titans continue their magical run and make it to the final, or will the experienced Puneri Paltan halt their momentum? Kabaddi fans are in for another electrifying night at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Match Highlights (Telugu Titans vs Patna Pirates \u2013 Eliminator 3)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Final Score:<\/strong> Telugu Titans 46 \u2013 39 Patna Pirates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Raider (Titans):<\/strong> Bharat Hooda \u2013 23 points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Raider (Pirates):<\/strong> Ayan Lohchab \u2013 22 points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All Outs:<\/strong> Titans \u2013 2 | Pirates \u2013 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High Fives:<\/strong> Navdeep (Patna Pirates)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Super Raids:<\/strong> Bharat Hooda (2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Patna Pirates may have exited PKL 12, but their journey was nothing short of inspirational. Their eight-match unbeaten streak and Ayan Lohchab\u2019s record-breaking performances were among the biggest highlights of this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Telugu Titans, this victory marks a new chapter. The team, led by Bharat Hooda\u2019s brilliance, has peaked at the right time and looks hungry for the title. With the confidence of defeating a top team like Patna, the Titans will enter the Qualifier 2 with strong momentum and belief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The question now remains \u2013 can the Titans storm into the final and continue their fairy-tale run, or will Puneri Paltan remind everyone why they are the reigning champions?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Telugu Titans ended Patna Pirates\u2019 8-match winning streak with a 46-39 win in PKL 12 Eliminator 3. 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