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PKL 12: Bulls’ New Captain Shines After 3 Wins; Patna Pirates’ Playoff Hopes Dim After 40-32 Loss

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 17, 2025 08:01 am IST
PKL 12: Bulls' New Captain Shines After 3 Wins; Patna Pirates' Playoff Hopes Dim After 40-32 Loss

Talk about a tale of two teams in PKL 12. While the Bengaluru Bulls are surging thanks to a bold leadership change, the Patna Pirates just hit a massive wall, and their playoff dreams are suddenly looking shaky after a tough loss on October 15, 2025.

Key Takeaways

  • Bengaluru Bulls made a ‘bold captaincy change,’ handing the reins to young defender Yogesh Dahiya.
  • The Bulls are now on a three-match winning streak, including a recent victory over Bengal Warriorz.
  • Patna Pirates’ playoff hopes were severely damaged by a 40-32 loss to Gujarat Giants on October 15.
  • Coach BC Ramesh has praised Dahiya’s leadership and defensive skills as key to the team’s success.
  • The last time the two teams met, it was a 32-32 nail-biter that Patna won in a tie-breaker, 5-6.

So, What’s Firing Up the Bulls?

Look, Bengaluru decided to shake things up. They handed the captain’s armband to young defender Yogesh Dahiya, and it’s looking like a genius move. The team has completely turned things around, securing their eighth win of the season and their third in a row by crushing the Bengal Warriorz 43-32. You can’t argue with results.

Their head coach, BC Ramesh, is all in on his new leader. He’s openly praised Captain Yogesh Dahiya for his incredible leadership and, more importantly, his mastery on the mat. Ramesh specifically pointed to his ‘effective ankle holds and double chain tackles’ as a huge reason the team is now seriously eyeing the finals. It’s a classic case of new energy breathing new life into a squad.

And What Happened to Patna?

It’s a different story for the Pirates. Just when they needed a win, they stumbled. On October 15, they went down 40-32 to the Gujarat Giants. That loss wasn’t just another point on the board; it was a massive blow that has seriously dimmed their chances of breaking into the top eight. A tough pill to swallow, especially after they’d managed a solid 39-32 victory against the Haryana Steelers just a couple of days earlier on October 13.

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The inconsistency is killing them. One match they look like world-beaters, the next they’re struggling to keep up. That’s not a recipe for playoff success.

The Last Time They Met Was Electric

But honestly, the rivalry between these two is real. The last time Bengaluru and Patna faced off, it was an absolute thriller. The match ended in a heart-stopping 32-32 tie. It went to a tie-breaker, where Patna just barely edged out the Bulls with a 5-6 score. It proves that on any given day, these two are perfectly matched.

That narrow victory for Patna must feel like a distant memory now. With Bengaluru on the rise and Patna fighting to stay in contention, the tables have turned dramatically. So, what do you think? Can the Pirates bounce back, or is this new-look Bulls team just too strong to stop?