Ajit and Sandeep’s combination worked perfectly tonight: Anil Chaprana after U Mumba’s commanding win

Loktantrnews, chennai: U Mumba signed off from the Chennai leg in style, scripting a commanding 48–29 victory over Bengal Warriorz at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium on Friday night. Super 10s from Ajit Chouhan and Sandeep, coupled with seven points from captain Sunil Kumar, powered Mumba to their biggest win of the season.It was, however, a bittersweet evening for Bengal’s Devank Dalal, who became the fastest player to reach 500 raid points in PKL history and notched up his 12th consecutive Super 10 — yet found little support from his teammates as U Mumba dictated the game from start to finish.Reflecting on the team’s all-round show, U Mumba coach Anil Chaprana credited the side’s balance and spirit. “There is a very good combination in our team. Ajit and Sandeep support each other beautifully — one’s catch becomes the other’s confidence,” he said, adding that consistency will be key as they chase a top-four berth.Captain Sunil Kumar lauded the collective effort and the defensive resurgence. “Rinku played well, Parvesh is coming back into form, and the whole unit is clicking at the right time. The important thing now is to stay injury-free and maintain this momentum going into the Delhi leg,” he noted.Ajit, who marked his return from injury with another stellar outing, said the team’s plan ‘worked perfectly.’ “The coach and captain told me exactly how I had to play, and it felt good to contribute. The balance in the team gives me a lot of confidence,” he said.“If the team continues to play like this, we will win,” Sunil Kumar summed up, echoing the growing belief in the Mumba camp.*Please find below the previews for the PKL Season 12 matches on Saturday, October 11:*Bengaluru Bulls have found rhythm through the attacking brilliance of Alireza Mirzaian, who has been consistent with Super 10s, while skipper Yogesh and corner defender Deepak Sankar have anchored a disciplined backline. Jaipur Pink Panthers, meanwhile, rely heavily on Nitin Kumar’s raiding prowess, though their supporting cast has lacked consistency. Their defence, led by Reza Mirbagheri and Nitin Rawal, will need to find form to counter the Bulls’ all-round threat.Puneri Paltan come in with the advantage of depth — both in attack and defence. Their well-structured unit has consistently turned tight games their way. Tamil Thalaivas, though, remain unpredictable — Arjun Deshwal’s explosive raids can swing momentum, and their defence has shown flashes of resilience when it clicks. Puneri Paltan will begin as favourites, but if the Thalaivas’ young raiders hit stride early, it could evolve into one of the most closely fought duels of the season.Tickets are available on District by Zomato, the official ticketing platform for PKL Season 12: https://www.district.in/events/pkl-2025-delhi-teamFor all updates on the Pro Kabaddi league, log on to www.prokabaddi.com, download the Official Pro Kabaddi app or follow @prokabaddi on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X.The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 is being broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar from 7:30 pm onwards.

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