PKL 2025: Bulls Lose 4th Straight Tie-Breaker; Coach Blames 'Two-Three Players' for 32-32 Draw

Another kabaddi match, another tie-breaker, and another heartbreaking loss for the Bengaluru Bulls. But this one feels different. On October 16, 2025, the Bulls fell 6-5 to the Patna Pirates after a nail-biting 32-32 deadlock at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, and their head coach, BC Ramesh, isn’t blaming luck. He’s pointing fingers directly at his own players.

Key Takeaways

Fourth Straight Loss: This is Bengaluru Bulls’ fourth consecutive defeat in a tie-breaker this season.
Coach Blames Players: BC Ramesh publicly stated that mistakes from “two-three players” even before the tie-breaker cost them the game.
Mirzaian’s Heroics: Bulls’ raider Alireza Mirzaian scored a brilliant Super 10 with 17 raid points in a losing effort.
The Final Score: After scores were level at 32-32, Patna Pirates won the tie-breaker 6-5.

What Went So Wrong?

Look, the match was on a knife’s edge. Both teams fought hard to a 32-32 score in regulation time. It could have gone either way. But when it mattered most, the Bulls crumbled. According to coach Ramesh, the team had clear opportunities to seal the win in the tie-breaker but simply failed to execute properly.

Patna Pirates seized their chance. A crucial two-point raid from Mandeep Kumar in the tie-breaker was a killer blow, and Ayan Lohchab’s Super 10 performance for the Pirates made all the difference.

Coach Ramesh Doesn’t Mince Words

Here’s the thing. Most coaches protect their players after a loss. Not Ramesh. In the post-match press conference, he was brutally honest. “Even before the tie-breaker two-three players made mistakes,” he said, explaining that these errors prevented the team from playing as required. It’s a bold statement that puts the responsibility squarely on the players’ shoulders.

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Expert Analysis

Publicly calling out your players is a massive gamble. It can either light a fire under the team, making them determined to prove their coach wrong, or it can shatter their confidence completely. With the pressure already mounting from four tie-breaker losses, this adds a whole new layer of intensity within the Bulls’ camp.

A Lone Warrior’s Fight

You have to feel for Alireza Mirzaian. The star raider was on fire, securing a fantastic Super 10 with 17 raid points. It was a performance worthy of winning any match. This brings his season total to an impressive 143 raid points, including nine Super 10s. But sadly, his individual brilliance wasn’t enough to drag his team over the line.

Social Media Storm

As you can imagine, fans are divided. Many are backing the coach’s tough-love approach, demanding accountability. Others are slamming him for not supporting his players publicly. And everyone’s talking about the “tie-breaker curse” that seems to haunt the Bulls. The one thing everyone agrees on? Alireza Mirzaian is playing his heart out.

Can the Bulls Break the Curse?

What makes this loss sting even more is that the Bulls were on a roll. Under their new captain, Yogesh Dahiya, they had just secured a three-match winning streak. That momentum is now gone. Their next match is against Dabang Delhi, and it’s suddenly become a must-win game, not just for the points, but for their morale.

So, what do you think? Was the coach right to be so blunt? And more importantly, can the Bengaluru Bulls finally figure out how to win a tie-breaker? Let us know your thoughts.

PKL 2025: Bulls Lose 4th Straight Tie-Breaker; Coach Blames ‘Two-Three Players’ for 32-32 Draw

Key Takeaways

What Went So Wrong?