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PKL S12 Record: Ayan Lohchab’s 27 Pts Seal 51-49 Thriller; Patna Stuns Bengal in 100-Point Classic

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 18, 2025 04:02 pm IST
PKL S12 Record: Ayan Lohchab's 27 Pts Seal 51-49 Thriller; Patna Stuns Bengal in 100-Point Classic

What a match. Seriously. In a Pro Kabaddi League game that will be talked about for years, Ayan Lohchab pulled off an absolute masterclass, scoring a record 27 raid points to snatch a breathtaking 51-49 victory for the Patna Pirates against the Bengal Warriorz. This epic clash went down on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Delhi’s Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final second.

Key Takeaways

  • Record-Breaking Performance: Ayan Lohchab scored a career-best 27 raid points, the highest by any player in PKL Season 12.
  • Epic Comeback: Patna Pirates overturned a nine-point deficit in the last ten minutes to clinch a dramatic victory.
  • Highest-Scoring Thriller: The match saw a total of 100 points, making it the highest-scoring game of the season so far.
  • Duel of Giants: Bengal Warriorz captain Devank Dalal also put on a show, scoring an incredible 25 raid points in a losing effort.

An Unbelievable Raid Battle

Look, from the very first whistle, you knew this wasn’t going to be an ordinary game. Both Ayan Lohchab for Patna and Devank Dalal for Bengal started trading points immediately. It was pure, raw offensive power on display. Ayan secured an early All Out, giving the Pirates a solid seven-point lead. You thought that might be it, right?

Wrong. The Bengal Warriorz, led by their phenomenal captain Devank, stormed right back. He completed his 15th consecutive Super 10 and engineered their own All Out, completely flipping the script. By halftime, Bengal was leading 26-23, and the momentum was all theirs.

The Pirates’ Impossible Comeback

The second half started and things looked bleak for Patna. Really bleak. Bengal extended their lead to nine points with just ten minutes left on the clock. Most teams would have crumbled under that pressure. But not the Pirates.

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Here’s the thing, Patna’s coach later said their mentality is “every game is do-or-die,” and you could see it. Substitute Milan Dahiya came on and made some crucial plays, sparking a resurgence. They clawed their way back, inflicted another All Out on Bengal, and suddenly, incredibly, took a one-point lead. The stadium was electric.

Match Turning Points

With minutes to go, the tension was unbearable. Ayan Lohchab then executed a massive Super Raid, pushing Patna’s lead to four points. It felt like the dagger. But Devank wasn’t done, fighting to narrow the gap. It all came down to one final, nerve-wracking Do-or-Die raid.

Expert Analysis

The decisive moment was a masterpiece of strategy and nerve. With everything on the line, Ayan went in for the final raid. Devank, in a desperate attempt to stop him, missed the tackle. That single point sealed the 51-49 victory. It was a perfect example of Patna’s high-risk, high-reward strategy paying off when it mattered most. The coach’s philosophy was on full display.

What This Means for the Standings

This isn’t just a win; it’s a statement. With this historic performance, Ayan Lohchab rocketed to the second position on the Pro Kabaddi 2025 raiders’ leaderboard. For the Patna Pirates, this comeback victory provides a massive morale boost and shows they can win from literally any position.

But for the Bengal Warriorz, it’s a heartbreaking loss. Devank Dalal’s 25 points were heroic, but it just wasn’t enough. So, what do you think? Was this the greatest PKL match you’ve ever seen?