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Raid Machine Arjun Deshwal: Another masterclass in raiding from Devank Dalal helped the Patna Pirates to an impressive 38-28 win over the Jaipur Pink Panthers in match 99 of PKL 11 at the Badminton Hall in Balewadi Stadium on Sunday. The current Green Sleeve holder scored 14 points as he led the charge, ensuring that the Patna Pirates remain in the hunt for a semi-final spot and completing the double over the Jaipur Pink Panthers.

It was the defenders who kept the raiders from either team quiet. Ankush Rathee quickly rushed to three Tackle Points, having successfully tackled Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab to give the Jaipur Pink Panthers an early lead.

A crucial moment in the first 10 minutes of the half, however, was the substitution of M Sudhakar for Arkam Shaikh, and he was immediately effective, getting Neeraj Narwal and Lucky Sharma in one fell swoop.