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U Mumba secured a narrow 37-36 victory against Jaipur Pink Panthers in a PKL Season 12 match, propelled by a strong performance from Ajit Chouhan and their defense. The win moves U Mumba to fourth place in the points table, strengthening their chances of finishing in the top four and reaching the playoffs. After a closely contested first half, U Mumba gained momentum, inflicting an All Out and building a substantial lead. Jaipur Pink Panthers fought back in the second half, but U Mumba held on to secure the win.

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U Mumba Edge Past Jaipur, Climb to Fourth in PKL Season 12

Delhi: U Mumba secured a crucial 37-36 victory over Jaipur Pink Panthers in a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 encounter at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday. The narrow win catapults U Mumba to fourth place in the league standings, significantly improving their prospects of qualifying for the playoffs.

Ajit Chouhan led the charge for U Mumba, delivering a Super 10 performance, while the team’s defense proved instrumental in securing the hard-fought victory. The match saw both teams trading points early on, but U Mumba gained the upper hand towards the end of the first half, inflicting an All Out and establishing a comfortable lead.

Jaipur Pink Panthers, spearheaded by Nitin Kumar who also notched a Super 10, mounted a strong comeback in the second half, inflicting an All Out of their own to close the gap. Despite the Panthers’ resurgence, U Mumba managed to hold their nerve and maintain a slender lead in the closing minutes to clinch the win.

“This was a vital win for us,” said a jubilant U Mumba coach after the match. “The team showed great resilience and teamwork, especially in crucial moments. We need to maintain this momentum to secure our place in the top four.”

With the playoffs within sight, U Mumba will look to capitalize on this victory and continue their strong performance in the remaining matches of the season.

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