Sunil Kumar Gives His Take on U Mumbas Tie-Breaker Loss to Jaipur Pink Panthers

In the thrilling PKL12 clash at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur, U Mumba narrowly lost 6-4 in a tie-breaker against Jaipur Pink Panthers after both teams were tied at 38-38 in regulation time. U Mumba captain Sunil Kumar highlighted that the team had prepared specifically for raiders Nitin Kumar and Ali Samadi, successfully limiting Ali’s points and tackling Nitin to restrict his scoring. However, a late mistake allowed Jaipur to equalize, pushing the match into the tie-breaker, which Sunil noted can go either way.

Sunil also shared his appreciation for the tie-breaker rule, explaining that it mirrors local tournaments where five-raid tie-breakers are used. He added that this rule has made matches more exciting for fans and that players are accustomed to high-pressure, close encounters. U Mumba head coach Anil Chaprana reflected on the team’s strategy to remain tight and prevent bonus points, but a lapse by Lokesh allowed Jaipur to tackle a raider and achieve an All Out, leveling the game.