Jaipur Pink Panthers Eye Win Against Arjun Deshwal’s Tamil Thalaivas

Jaipur Pink Panthers secured their third consecutive win in PKL 12 by defeating U Mumba, with Nitin Dhankar and Deepanshu Khatri starring. Coach Narender Redhu praised his team’s performance, highlighted the excitement of tie-breakers, and revealed plans for their next clash against former captain Arjun Deshwal. U Mumba captain Sunil Kumar felt the match was narrowly lost due to the final raid.

For the fifth win of PKL 12, Jaipur Pink Panthers dominated U Mumba with a strong team performance, securing their third consecutive home victory. Narender Redhu’s team capitalized on mistakes from U Mumba, with Nitin Dhankar and Deepanshu Khatri emerging as key contributors. Pink Panthers coach Narender Redhu praised U Mumba’s captain Sunil Kumar for his leadership but highlighted small defensive errors that allowed Jaipur to maintain control of the game.

Redhu also shared his thoughts on tie-breakers, describing them as exciting for both the team and the audience. Jaipur has won two tie-breakers this season, one against Gujarat Giants and one against U Mumba, adding thrill to the matches and keeping fans engaged. Deepanshu Khatri reflected on his personal performance, emphasizing the pressure-free environment created by Redhu, which helped him make successful tackles despite giving away points earlier.

Looking ahead, Jaipur Pink Panthers will face former captain Arjun Deshwal of Tamil Thalaivas. Redhu acknowledged Deshwal’s superstar status and fan following but stated that the team has a strategic plan ready for the match. Meanwhile, U Mumba captain Sunil Kumar praised teammate Sandeep for his consistent efforts, noting that a single raid error in the final moments cost them the game.