Patna Pirates thrashed Tamil Thalaivas 52-24 in match 80 of the Pro Kabaddi League(PKL) Season 8. 

Pirates, who were on the mat after a 9-day break, looked fresh with raider Monu Goyat and right corner Sunil back in action. Monu Goyat impressed with his raids, switching sides effortlessly, and troubling the cover defenders. He orchestrated the first ALL OUT of the match in the 13th minute.

Tamil Thalaivas’ raiders Ajinkya Pawar and Manjeet tried their best to close the gap, but the first half ended 21-12 with Pirates looking in complete control.

Patna Pirates kept the pressure on in the second half as well. Mohammadreza Chiyaneh combined well with cover defenders Sajin C and Neeraj Kumar to help the Pirates clinch another ALL OUT four minutes after the interval.

Thalaivas had no answers as Pirates inflicted another ALL OUT with eight minutes remaining despite efforts from Sagar. 

It was total domination by Patna, who raced to a 24-point lead with five minutes remaining. Pirates returned in style to clinch a dominating 28-point win over Thalaivas. 

Top Performers: 

Raiders: Monu Goyat, Patna Pirates, 9 points

Defender: Sagar, Tamil Thalaivas, 8 points; Neeraj Kumar, Patna Pirates, 6 points 

All-rounder: Mohammadreza Chiyaneh, Patna Pirates, 6 points