On Saturday, October 4, Puneri Paltan achieved a narrow victory over Jaipur Pink Panthers with a score of 41-36 at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai.

This victory has strengthened Puneri Paltan's standing in the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 (PKL 2025) points table, where they currently hold the second position with nine wins out of 12 matches, trailing only Dabang Delhi K.C.

Conversely, Jaipur Pink Panthers find themselves in fifth place, having secured six wins and suffered five losses across 11 matches.

Aditya Shinde was a standout performer for Puneri Paltan, achieving a Super 10, while teammates Pankaj Mohite and Mohit Goyat contributed with 8 and 7 points, respectively. For the Panthers, Ali Samadai delivered an exceptional performance, scoring 22 points, marking the best showing by an overseas player in PKL history, although his efforts were ultimately in vain.

The match began with Mohite scoring for Puneri Paltan and Sahil responding for the Panthers. Both teams exchanged points in the initial stages. However, as the game progressed, Puneri Paltan gained momentum, taking a two-point lead thanks to a tackle by Vishal Bhardwaj. Shinde then helped the team execute an all-out, extending their lead to 12-6.

Before halftime, Puneri Paltan inflicted another all-out on the Panthers, establishing a commanding 25-12 lead at the break.

The second half saw Jaipur Pink Panthers come out aggressively, led by their Iranian players. Samadi was in remarkable form, executing a Super Raid and following it up with a two-point raid, achieving his Super 10. His teammate Reza Mirbagheri also played a crucial role, helping the Panthers achieve their first all-out and narrowing the gap to three points.

With under ten minutes left, Shinde completed his Super 10, restoring Puneri Paltan's five-point lead. However, Samadi continued to apply pressure on the Paltan defense, and with just three minutes remaining, the Panthers managed to equalize at 33-33.

Despite the tense moments, Puneri Paltan showcased their defensive prowess. Dadaso Pujari executed a vital Super Tackle on Samadi, followed by another Super Tackle from Mohit Goyat, allowing the Paltan to regain a five-point advantage. Ultimately, Puneri Paltan secured the victory by five points.